Ghruagach Dhonn a' Bhroillich Bhàin
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
02 April 1973
Track ID
97651
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1973.050
Original Tape ID
Summary
A sailor addresses his sweetheart in this song, recalling when they met last Tuesday before he parted for sea. He asks her not to be sad at his parting and promises that, if he survives, he will return and ask for her hand.
Item Notes
The waulking group are wetting the cloth; a slow song is being used for this process.
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Harris
Island - Harris
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good