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Eilean mo Chridh'

Date
Track ID 50344
Part 1

Track Information

Original Tape ID

MOD 1972 GR00020 Reel4

Summary

In this song, the poet praises the island of his heart. He describes how the green waves of the ocean lull him into a deep sleep, and says that as long as there is esteem for his heritage, the island will be warm in his heart.

Item Notes

Sung by the Glasgow Islay Ladies' Gaelic Choir, winners of the Esme Smyth Trophy at the National Mod in 1972. Chorus and four verses.

Recording Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - Inverness and Bona

Village/Place - Inverness

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good