A Mhàiri Bhàn Òg
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
June 1954
Track ID
20098
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1954.54.A13
Original Tape ID
Summary
This love song was composed by Duncan Bàn for his young, newly-wed wife. His affection for her is clear from the imagery in this well-known song.
Item Notes
4 (8-line) verses sung. The song was composed by Duncan Bàn MacIntyre, 1724 - 1812.
See:
'Sàr-obair nam Bàrd Gaelach' (MacKenzie, 1907 ed.) p. 232
'The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Highlands' p. 42
'Còisir a' Mhòid' vol. 1 p. 4
'Songs of Gaelic Scotland' (A. L. Gillies) p. 386
The Songs of Duncan Bàn MacIntyre (MacLeod) p. 114
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good