Mo Rùn air a' Ghille Dhubh

Original Track ID

SA1953.100.3; SA1953.100.4

Original Tape ID

SA1953.100

Summary

Eulogy composed by Màiri na h-Uamha. Fear Loch Buidhe ordered a ball which pleased tenants, young and old. A general description is given of dancing and some of those who attended the ball, and there is mention of 'country dances' as though they were a new novelty.

The song is followed by an anecdote, where Loch Buidhe asked Màiri na h-Uamha, "Nach mise am fear as fheàrr a chunna tu air Loch Buidhe a-riamh?" She replied, "Is tu as miosa de na chunna mi, ach is tu as fheàrr de na chì mi."

Item Notes

5 verses and refrain. Text and music transcribed in 'Tocher'.

Recording Location

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song Information

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good