@Gwythire ~ The words of this version are by David Silver and the tune was first copyrighted by Ian MacLaughlan. It was written for the BBC film "The Dark Island" in 1963. This was filmed mainly in South Uist, but was about Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. Another set of words to the tune was written by Stewart Ross of Inverness - "In the years long gone by when I first left my home...That lovely dark island where memories stray."
I put a video response, song I co wrote. I am a songwriter, and big song gonna break soon in Europe (not the one in video response) I knew ye we brother at school, if he went to Westwood. I remember you and Bernadette on my TV in 60's, Scotland Today etc. What were you doin sittin oan ma TV anyway LOL, regards,as one musician to another, Jim
I hope someone one day can explain where the dark island is located ) the song is an eternal song of joy and longing .
Gwythire 4 months ago
@Gwythire ~ The words of this version are by David Silver and the tune was first copyrighted by Ian MacLaughlan. It was written for the BBC film "The Dark Island" in 1963. This was filmed mainly in South Uist, but was about Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides. Another set of words to the tune was written by Stewart Ross of Inverness - "In the years long gone by when I first left my home...That lovely dark island where memories stray."
Oxgangs1966 4 months ago
Hi, Moira, Nice one.
I put a video response, song I co wrote. I am a songwriter, and big song gonna break soon in Europe (not the one in video response) I knew ye we brother at school, if he went to Westwood. I remember you and Bernadette on my TV in 60's, Scotland Today etc. What were you doin sittin oan ma TV anyway LOL, regards,as one musician to another, Jim
jamiegtr2007 10 months ago
Land of my ancestors , Eilean Eigg
wwnixon 1 year ago
very nice....iv been there its very peacfull
fairjudged 3 years ago
thanks for that . now i feel relaxed again.
kardel100 3 years ago