Show Notes
This tune is probably composed of parts of three tunes, as stated in research of Brilliancy Medley by Eck Robertson, a Texas fiddler a hundred years ago. I have yet to recognize all the tunes he juxtaposed in that one 1929 recording posted in the current TOTW.
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From the Harry and Jean West 1950's recording. I went with an old-time style of 3-finger picking and zeroed in on his vocals for a melody. The song also goes by Louisville Burglar.
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A welcome addition to TOTW to get a tune from afar presented with lots of old history that also lends itself to learning a reel and a jig.
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Source: James E. Frill?s Musick Book, p. 4` top, No. 9 Key - D