A Pheigi a' Ghràidh
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
1972
Track ID
96230
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1972.131.A5
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good