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Fàgail Ghlaschu

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Date November 1965
Track ID 44633
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1965.115.A8

Original Tape ID

SA1965.115

Summary

In this sailor's song, the bard describes his sadness when he left his friends and relations. He has gone grey and his appearance has changed, due to the hard life at sea. He thinks how much he would like to be a shepherd. His Gaelic-speaking companions on the ship are praised. If it is his destiny, he will go on the steamer which will take him back to his beloved homeland.

Item Notes

6 (8-line) verses sung. Composed by Roddy Campbell (Ruairidh mac Dhòmhnaill 'ic Iain Bhàin, also known as Ròideag or 'The Case').

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good