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Horo Chan Eil Cadal Orm

Contributors
Date 1953
Track ID 996
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1953.119.A9

Original Tape ID

SA1953.119

Summary

A woman's song, lamenting the fact that she married an old man. Her family were willing for the match to take place as she had little dowry. The promise of wealth deceived her and the old man annoys her. The marriage distresses her which is evident from the pallor of her cheeks. When the others are at the balls, swinging their gowns, she is with the old man who is snoring behind her. Advice is given to the young girls; reproach not the young man even though he may be of humble means.

Item Notes

4 verses. 5 refrains.

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good