Innsidh mi Mar Chuala mi Sgeul th'air Aithris mu'n Uaireadair
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
25 May 1952
Track ID
22886
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1952.124.3
Original Tape ID
Summary
A mock eulogy - a song about a certain fellow who was boasting of his watch. The contributor tells the story behind the song before singing it. He made it for William Hunter of Fort William to give to a hospital companion, who had a watch in which he set great store.
Item Notes
Text transcribed in School of Scottish Studies. Composed by singer.
The last verse is the same as the first. The tune is uncertain but resembles 'An d'fhairich sibh idir no 'n cuala sibh'.
Item Subject/Person
Hunter, William
Language
Gaelic
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good