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Hiu Ra Bhò nam b' Àill Leat Mi

Date 1963
Track ID 38800
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1963.071

Original Tape ID

SA1963.071

Summary

A waulking song/woman's love song. A girl addresses the man she loves, wishing she was his chosen one. She praises his black hair and his twinkling eyes, which often made her laugh. However, he had promised to return for her last year and failed to appear. He also promised to come this year but her hair has turned grey waiting for him.

Item Notes

8 verses.

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Poor