An Cuala Sibh Mar a dh'Èirich Dhomhsa?
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
1953
Track ID
44387
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
CannaDMP.18
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this waulking song the composer tells of the loss of his/her brother at sea, but says that it would be as well to drink the health of the living. There is no point being sad as crying will not bring anyone back to life.
Item Notes
See:
'Hebridean Folksongs' vol. 1 (J. L. Campbell & F. Collinson eds., 1969) p. 154
'Òrain Luaidh Màiri nighean Alasdair' (K. C. Craig ed., 1949) p. 100
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Barra
Island - Vatersay
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Fair