Horo Chan Eil Cadal Orm
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
1953
Track ID
996
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1953.119.A9
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good