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An Cuala Sibh Mar a dh'Èirich Dhomhsa?

Date
Track ID 44387
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

CannaDMP.18

Original Tape ID

CannaTape.0029

Summary

In this waulking song the composer tells of the loss of his/her brother at sea, but says that it would be as well to drink the health of the living. There is no point being sad as crying will not bring anyone back to life.

Item Notes

See:
'Hebridean Folksongs' vol. 1 (J. L. Campbell & F. Collinson eds., 1969) p. 154
'Òrain Luaidh Màiri nighean Alasdair' (K. C. Craig ed., 1949) p. 100

Recording Location

County - Inverness-shire

Island - Vatersay

Parish - Barra

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

Canna

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Fair