The Galley Song
Contributors
Unknown Person
Fieldworkers
Date
26 January 1982
Track ID
95069
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1982.11.A6
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good