The Waters of Kylesku
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1957.38.A4
Original Tape ID
Summary
The composer tells how he thought of the beauty of Sutherland when he was in far away lands with the army. The song lists and describes some of the most beautiful places in the area.
The contributor states that the song was composed her cousin Alec Stewart after he came home from the army.
Item Notes
4 verses and choruses.
Although the contributor claims that her cousin, Alec Stewart, wrote
this song, the words and arrangement are credited to David Henderson.
Argo Cameron released the song on a very successful 45 rpm single with
Grampian Records in 1964; both Calum Kennedy and The Alexander
Brothers also performed the song.
Recording Location
County - Sutherland
Parish - Tongue
Village/Place - Tongue
Item Location
County - Sutherland
Parish - Assynt
Village/Place - Kylesku
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good