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Eilean Fraoich, Eilean Caomh Mo Ghràidh

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Track ID 97096
Part 1

Track Information

Original Tape ID

MOD 2003 005

Summary

An emigrant song. If the poet could, he would turn his back on Canada and return to his beloved Lewis. He is homesick for the land and for the friendly, hospitable people. His dearest wish is to return and if he cannot, to be buried in the earth of Lewis.

Item Notes

Recorded at the Royal National Mòd.
Composed by the Rev. George L. Murray (Seòras Dhòmhnaill Sheoc), Dell, Ness, Isle of Lewis.

Recording Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Kilmore and Kilbride

Village/Place - Oban

Item Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Island - Lewis

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Cd

Audio Quality

Good