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Bha Naidheachd Mòr sa Bhaile Seo

Date 27 November 1969
Track ID 102753
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1969.168.B1

Original Tape ID

SA1969.168

Summary

The contributor sings a humorous song composed by John MacLean, the Balemartin Bàrd, to Calum MacDonald. He was known as 'Calum Crom' [Crooked Calum]. He was related to the contributor. The song was composed after a practical joke was played on Calum the day before his second marriage.

Item Notes

Composed by John MacLean, Balemartin.

See:
'Na Bàird Thirisdeach' (Rev. Hector Campbell ed.) p. 182

Recording Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Tiree

Island - Tiree

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Tiree

Island - Tiree

Language

English, Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good