Old Time Couple Dances

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

101	The Blackhawk Waltz Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	02:39
102	The Military Schottische Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	02:46
103	The French Minuet Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	04:12
104	The Roberts Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	02:18
105	The Varsouvianna Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	04:09
106	The Navy Two Step Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	02:39
201	Saint Bernard Waltz Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	03:56
202	The Heel and Toe Polka Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	02:02
203	The Country Waltz Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	02:42
204	The Gay Gordons Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	02:20
205	The Rye Waltz Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	04:14
206	The Call of the Pipes Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, N. Roy Clifton	03:23