Cape Breton's Greatest Hits : Song for the Mira.

Taped from the Eric MacEwen Show on Maritime Radio 12th February 1984. Eric MacEwen calls it "Out on the Mira" but on the LP it is called "Song for the Mira." It goes by both names as a quick trawl through the web will show. Either way I hope you enjoyed the song ! :-) This song is from the album "Cape Breton's Greatest Hits" from "College of Cape Breton Press" issued in 1981. The album might be available. This is a less than perfect radio recording I'm afraid.

Song For The Mira by Allister MacGillivray
(© Cabot Trail Music SOCAN)

Out on the Mira one warm afternoon,
Old men go fishing with black line and spoon
And if they catch nothing they never complain,
And I wish I was with them again.

As boys in their boats call to girls on the shore,
Teasing the one that they really adore,
And into the evening the courting begins,
And I wish I was with them again.

Can you imagine a piece of the universe
more fit for princes and kings?
I'll give you ten of your cities
For Marion Bridge and the pleasure it brings

Out on the Mira on soft summer nights
The bonfires blaze to the children's delight
They dance round the flames singing songs with their friends;
And I wish I was with them again.

And over the ashes the stories are told
Of witches and werewolves and Oak Island gold
The stars on the river they sparkle and spin;
And I wish I was with them again.

Can you imagine a piece of the universe
more fit for princes and kings?
I'll give you ten of your cities
For Marion Bridge and the pleasure it brings

Out on the Mira the people are kind,
They'll treat you to home-brew and help you unwind.
And if you come broken they'll see that you mend
And I wish I was with them again.

And now I conclude with a wish you go well,
Sweet be your dreams, may your happiness swell,
I'll leave you here, for my journey begins,
I'm going to be with them, going to be with them,
I'm going to be with them again.

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[queen0fmusic]

I love this song and it shows were i am going in a Couple of weeks

[UISTMAN59]

@queen0fmusic Thanks for the note. Have a peaceful Christmas (which I am sure you will) and happy New Year :-)

[Corrie121]

Thank you for sharing this and for posting the lyrics. Great images too.

[pastore0506]

Lovely song Iain. Nice images too!

George