Tha Gaoth an Iar a' Gobachadh
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
30 January 1964
Track ID
94796
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
CannaOT.XXX
Original Tape ID
Summary
The west wind is rising and the composer would prefer an easterly wind, bringing home safely the boat carrying the laird. It is hoped that he arrives safely at the harbour in Sleat, and a description is given of the celebrations which will be held. A MacLean is praised.
Item Notes
Cf. 'Folksongs and Folklore of South Uist' (Margaret Fay Shaw ed., 1955) song 3.
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good