The Donegal Piper: Irish Bagpipe Tunes

Neil A. Duddy was born to Irish parents in Scotland and emigrated to the United States when he was twenty-five years old. He settled in New York City and became the leading bagpiper there in the 1950s and 1960s. In The Donegal Piper, Duddy plays Irish bagpipe tunes, intended to inspire “the emotions of an old Scot on his return to his native land...after an absence of many years.”

The liner notes give detailed information on the history and musical characteristics of the bagpipes.

See also the second volume of Duddy’s playing, released in 1964.

Track Listing

101	Irish on the March: Garryowen / Donegal / Larry O'Gaffe	Neil A. Duddy	03:59
102	Dark Rosaleen: Easter Week 1916 / Rising of the Moon / Let Erin Remember	Neil A. Duddy	03:47
103	Old Irish Airs: Men of the West / The Dawning of the Day / King Brian Boru	Neil A. Duddy	04:05
104	Dances: The Blackbird / Hills and Dales of Cork	Neil A. Duddy	04:00
105	Polka and Slip Jig: Asche's Irish Polka / Drops of Brandy	Neil A. Duddy	02:44
106	Love Songs: Beside the Anner / Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms	Neil A. Duddy	03:12
201	Quicksteps: Clare's Dragoons / The White Cockade / Rakes of Mallow	Neil A. Duddy	04:00
202	Jigs: Kelly's Rambles / Father O'Flynn / Nora Creanan	Neil A. Duddy	03:01
203	Horn Pipe: Harvest Home Hornpipe (6 steps)	Neil A. Duddy	01:44
204	One Light and One Lighter: Paddy McGinty's Goat / Phil the Fluter's Ball	Neil A. Duddy	02:59
205	Old Scotland: Comin' through the Rye / Will Ye No Come Back Again	Neil A. Duddy	03:08
206	Americana: Old Rustic Bridge / Swanee River / Little Toe	Neil A. Duddy	04:16