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A Pheigi a' Ghràidh

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Date 1972
Track ID 96230
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1972.131.A5

Original Tape ID

SA1972.131

Summary

In this sailor's love song, the bard addresses his beloved Peggy, who came from Lochcarnan in South Uist, and says that while he is sailing to Australia, he is always thinking of her. He promises to provide for her and wishes he could be in Uist putting a ring on her finger.

Item Notes

The song was composed by Roddy Campbell (Ruairidh mac Iain 'ic Dhòmhnaill 'ic Iain Bhàin) of South Uist. He was also known as Ròideag or 'The Case'.

Recording Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - South Uist

Island - South Uist

Item Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - South Uist

Island - South Uist

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good