Òran a' Ghearraidh Chruaidh
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Summary
A song in praise of the sailors from Lewis who served in the Second World War. The government promised them houses if the war was won, but did not live up to the promise. Some people were forced to emigrate. The composer himself is on a ship in the middle of the Pacific, wishing he could be in Lewis with his family.
Item Notes
Recorded at the Royal National Mòd. Composed by Duncan Graham (Donnchadh Dod), North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis.
Recording Location
County - Ross and Cromarty
Parish - Stornoway
Island - Lewis
Village/Place - Stornoway
Item Location
County - Ross and Cromarty
Island - Lewis
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Cd
Audio Quality
Good