Thug mi Gaol don Fhear Bhàn
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1954.52.B3
Original Tape ID
Summary
A local love song/lament, composed by his sweetheart to Angus Campbell, a local boat man who used to ferry animals and supplies to the surrounding islands. He was drowned and the song composed as a lament. The contributor tells that the song is based on a popular song 'Thug Mi Gaol don Fhear Bhàn' and some of the verses are used in this song.
The song praises her sweetheart for his kindness in the ale house, and his skill as a hunter on the hills. She laments that she is now without him, she doesn't feel like listening to music or laughter.
The contributor heard the song from Iain MacLeod, his maternal grand-uncle.
Item Notes
11 verses. The song and tune are based on a popular song 'Thug mi Gaol don Fhear Bhàn'.
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Arisaig and Moidart
Village/Place - Arisaig
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Arisaig and Moidart
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good