Fàgail Ghlaschu
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
November 1965
Track ID
44633
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1965.115.A8
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good