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Innsidh mi Mar Chuala mi Sgeul th'air Aithris mu'n Uaireadair

Date 25 May 1952
Track ID 22886
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1952.124.3

Original Tape ID

SA1952.123.126

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

Genre

Song Story

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good