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'S Mòr mo Chùram 's mi 'g a Stiùireadh

Fieldworkers
Date June 1954
Track ID 20155
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1954.54.B10

Original Tape ID

SA1954.054

Summary

This is a sailor's song in which the composer describes some of the stormy weather and danger he has endured at sea. He hopes to return home to his beloved Mary.

Item Notes

6 (4-line) verses sung. Full chorus at the beginning and end. Single-line chorus after the other verses.

See:
'An t-Òranaiche' (G. Mac na Ceàrdadh) p. 59

Recording Location

County - Midlothian

Parish - Edinburgh

Village/Place - Edinburgh

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Island - Islay

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good