Bha Naidheachd Mòr sa Bhaile Seo
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
27 November 1969
Track ID
102753
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1969.168.B1
Original Tape ID
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
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good