Old Time Couple Dances, Fiddle and Accordion
Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton
Toronto-based musicians Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton collaborate on this collection of traditional British and Irish couple dances. Arbuckle (fiddle) and Mikkelson (accordion) accompany Clifton on piano. Clifton also provides the dance calls. Highlights include up-tempo dances such as “The Roberts” and “The Varsouvianna.” Liner notes from this 1961 recording provide a track listing along with background information on the musicians and instructions for each of the dances.
Track Listing
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101
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The Blackhawk Waltz | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 2:39 | |
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102
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The Military Schottische | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 2:46 | |
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103
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The French Minuet | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 4:12 | |
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104
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The Roberts | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 2:18 | |
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105
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The Varsouvianna | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 4:09 | |
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106
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The Navy Two Step | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 2:39 | |
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201
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Saint Bernard Waltz | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 3:56 | |
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202
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The Heel and Toe Polka | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 2:02 | |
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203
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The Country Waltz | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 2:42 | |
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204
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The Gay Gordons | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 2:20 | |
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205
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The Rye Waltz | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 4:14 | |
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206
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The Call of the Pipes | Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton | 3:23 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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An Irishman in North AmericayTom Kines
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Voix de 8 Poetes du CanadaVarious Artists
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French Canadian Dance MusicJean-Marie and Lise Verret
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Songs of French CanadaHélène Baillargeon and Alan Mills
