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

101	The Blackhawk Waltz	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	2:39
102	The Military Schottische	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	2:46
103	The French Minuet	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	4:12
104	The Roberts	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	2:18
105	The Varsouvianna	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	4:09
106	The Navy Two Step	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	2:39
201	Saint Bernard Waltz	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	3:56
202	The Heel and Toe Polka	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	2:02
203	The Country Waltz	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	2:42
204	The Gay Gordons	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	2:20
205	The Rye Waltz	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	4:14
206	The Call of the Pipes	Bob Arbuckle, Verner Mikkelson, and N. Roy Clifton	3:23