Illean Bithibh Sunndach
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
November 1965
Track ID
43267
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1965.137.B8
Original Tape ID
Summary
An emigrant song.
This song advises 'the lads' to be of good spirit when going on the voyage, since their own country has not provided for them. The boys are encouraged to drink their fill as they are going to meet the young maids in Tobermory.
Item Notes
2 verses sung 1st repeated with chorus.
Recording Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Ardchattan and Muckairn
Village/Place - Connel
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Kilninian and Kilmore
Island - Mull
Village/Place - Tobermory
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good