“Lovely Glenshesk (I)”

Description

The singer has been "forced to my pen To write down the praises of the top of the glen." He tells of the birds and the hills of his home in Glenshesk, which he must leave tomorrow. His family has been there for generations; he grieves to depart

Notes

The singer claims his family has been present in Glenshesk since the Battle of Orra. All I've been able to learn about this battle is that it took place in the sixteenth century. - RBW

References

  1. SHenry H544, pp. 165-166, "Lovely Glenshesk (I)" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #13476
  3. BI, HHH544

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1934 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: home rambling
Found in: Ireland