Cuimhneachan à Cogadh Mòr na Roinn Eòrpa
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
01 March 1973
Track ID
103607
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1973.20.A3
Original Tape ID
Summary
The composer, far from his homeland, is a soldier in Greece in the First World War. There is no word of leave to go to Scotland.
The contributor explains how the song was composed.
Item Notes
The contributor learned this song from Norman MacKenzie, Glenelg, now in Inverary. It was composed by William MacKenzie, Glenelg. Norman sang it to the tune of 'Is Toigh Leam a' Ghàidhealtachd'. He couldn't remember the last verse. The tune heard on this recording is by the contributor.
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good