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The Waters of Kylesku

Date June 1957
Track ID 32524
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1957.38.A4

Original Tape ID

SA1957.038

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

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good