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Airson an Tìm a Bh' ann o Shean

Date 1963
Track ID 99511
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1963.79.A4

Original Tape ID

SA1963.079

Summary

The composer describes himself as elderly but young at heart. He wishes he could be in Balivanich where he has lots of friends and relatives, and he remembers his beloved brother. He comments on what the landowners have done to the people.

The contributor says that the composer was in America, having been driven out during the Clearances.

Item Notes

The contributor learned the song from her mother.

Item Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - South Uist

Island - Benbecula

Village/Place - Balivanich

Language

Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good