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The Galley Song

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Date 26 January 1982
Track ID 95069
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1982.11.A6

Original Tape ID

SA1982.010.011

Summary

At Up Helly Aa, with crowd noises in the background, a loud noise is heard, and guisers sing 'The Galley Song'. Three cheers follow.

Item Notes

The cheering is for the galley builders and torch makers, the festival and the Guiser Jarl. 'The Galley Song' was written by John Nicolson.

Recording Location

County - Shetland

Parish - Lerwick

Island - Shetland Mainland

Village/Place - Lerwick

Item Location

County - Shetland

Parish - Lerwick

Island - Shetland Mainland

Village/Place - Lerwick

Language

English

Genre

Song Other

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good