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Description: | A good version of this perennial favourite, a little different in places from the one usually heard.This tune forms part of a fascinating manuscript from the collection of Graham Wells. It is dated 1833, but nothing more is known about it apart from the compiler's name, John Hall, and the internal evidence of the music. Hall was evidently not a fiddler as the tunes are mainly transposed to a higher pitch than usual. Some kind of wind instrument is likely, especially as a few of the items appear to be sketch wind band arrangements or band harmony parts. The book may have originated in West Northumberland as there are some unique items with local titles (Bellingham Hiring and Allenheads Feast). There is an intriguingly early appearance of the Corn Riggs variations later associated with the Clough family, and several other distinctly local tunes. As with many local collections there is a fair proportion of Scottish tunes as well as the ballroom tunes of the day, showing the eclectic kind of repertoire that a 19th century (village?) musician might be expected to have. ; Early nineteenth century tune book compiled by John Hall | Rights holder: | rights holder : Graham Wells | Temporal: | start=1801;end=1840; | Source: | Folk Archive Resource North East | Identifier: | farne:W0203300 | Go to resource |
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