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The Border Fiddler
The Border Fiddler Fellside Recordings FE003 (LP, UK, 1976) |
Recorded by Paul Adams;
Tracks 1-13 recorded on 13-14 November 1976, produced by Alistair Anderson;
CD Tracks 14-21 recorded on October 1977, produced by Paul Adams;
Photographs by Paul Adams;
Sleeve design and artwork by Mary Blood
Musicians
Geoff Purvis: fiddle;
The Border Country Dance Band:
Geoff Purvis: fiddle;
Alan Coulson: accordion [1-2, 4, 6, 7, 9-10, 13, 14-21];
Robin Wilson: drums [1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13];
Ian Murray: drums [14-15, 17-21];
Terry Docherty: guitar [3, 5, 8, 11-12];
Ron Purvis: fiddle [11]
Tracks
LP Side 1
- [Band] Ian’s Fancy / Jean’s Reel / Micky Ainsworth reels (3.17)
- [GP, AC] Richard Brannan’s Favourite / Kings Favorite / Portree Jig jigs (3.37)
- [GP, TD] Cooley’s / Colonel Rodney / Sheehan’s / Tom Billy’s reels (4.23)
- [Band] Doonside Up / Nab Hornpipe / The Rialto hornpipes (2.55)
- [GP, TD] Professor Blackie march (2.36)
- [Band] The Rambling Pitchfork / Swallows Nest / Cherish the Ladies / Humours of Glendart jigs (4.02)
LP Side 2
- [Band] Captain Cameron’s / Scotlandwell / Tricia’s Tune marches (3.28)
- [GP, TD] The Beeswing / The Tykeside hornpipes (2.43)
- [GP, AC] The Cuckoo Waltz waltz (2.53)
- [Band] Sally Gardens / O’Rourke’s / Silver Spear / Down in the Broom marches (3.43)
- [GP, RP, TD] Yellow Haired Laddie slow air (3.35)
- [GP, TD] Master MacDermot’s / Dillon Brown / Ron McDonald’s reels (3.35)
- [Band] Joan C. MacKenzie / Cork Hill jigs (3.20)
CD Bonus Tracks (from The Border Country Dance Band)
- Trip to Bavaria / Bill Sutherland / Cadum Woods / Kenmay House reels (4.23)
- Davy’s Brae / Tam’s Hunting Horn / The 19th Hole / Donald Ian Rankine jigs (4.20)
- Dancing Fingers accordion solo (2.01)
- Braes of Breadalbane / Cambleton Kiltie Ball / Captain Home strathspeys (4.05)
- Mr & Mrs MacRogerson / The Pig That Shaks the Piggery / Mr & Mrs T.M. Robertson jigs (2.15)
- Morpeth Rant / Miss K. Rose / Miss C.M. Barfour / New High Level reels (4.41)
- Lassie Come Dance With Me / Hot Potato military two-step (2.15)
- Bratach Bana / Highland Donald & Black Bear / Airlie Bobbies reels (4.32)
All tracks trad. except
Track 1a Frank Reid;
Track 1b Bobby MacLeod;
Track 1c Ronnie Cooper;
Tracks 4b, 7c, 12c Tom Wilson;
Track 5 James Scott Scinner;
Tracks 7ab Douglas Muir;
Tracks 8ab James Hill;
Track 9 Johann Emanuel Jonasson;
Tracks 13a Jim Johnson;
Tracks 14a, 15d, 19d Andrew Rankine;
Tracks 14bcd Adam Rennie;
Track 15a Jim Johnstone;
Tracks 15bc Ian Munroe;
Track 16 Heinz Gerlach;
Tracks 18ac, 19bc Iain McPhail;
Track 18b Ross
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The Border Country Dance Band
The Border Country Dance Band Fellside Recordings FE007 (LP, UK, 1977) |
Recorded and produced by Paul Adams, October 1977;
Photographs by Paul Adams;
Sleeve design and artwork by Mary Blood
Musicians
Alan Coulson: accordion;
Geoff Purvis: fiddle;
Ian Murray: drums
Tracks
Side 1
- Trip to Bavaria / Bill Sutherland / Cadum Woods / Kenmay House reels (4.23)
- Denis Murphy’s / The Athlone / Sherlock’s hornpipes
- Davy’s Brae / Iain’s Hunting Horn / The 19th Hole / Donald Ian Rankine jigs (4.20)
- Dancing Fingers accordion solo (2.01)
- Braes of Breadalbane / Cambleton Kiltie Ball / Captain Home strathspeys (4.05)
- Maguire’s / Rattigan’s / Jackie Colman’s reels
Side 2
- Mr & Mrs MacRogerson / The Pig That Shaks the Piggery / Mr & Mrs T.M. Robertson jigs (2.15)
- Bratach Bana / Highland Donald & Black Bear / Airlie Bobbies reels (4.32)
- Lassie Come Dance With Me / Hot Potato military two-step (2.15)
- Morpeth Rant / Miss K. Rose / Miss C.M. Barfour / New High Level reels (4.41)
- When You and I Were Young, Maggie Dear
- The Castle jog
All tracks trad. except
Track 1a, 3d, 10d Andrew Rankine;
Track 1bcd Adam Rennie;
Track 3a Jim Johnstone;
Track 3bc Ian Munroe;
Track 4 Heinz Gerlach;
Track 7ac, 10bc Iain McPhail;
Track 7b Ross;
Track 11 Jimmy McHugh, Jack Frost
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The Border Dance Band at Gretna Hall
The Border Dance Band at Gretna Hall Fellside Recordings FE020 (LP, UK, 1980) |
Produced by Paul Adams;
Recorded by Paul Adams in December 1979;
Photography by Alistair Lynn Studios, Annan;
Sleeve by Mary Blood
Musicians
Willie Duff: accordion [1-3, 6-7, 9, 12];
Alble Tedhalm: fiddle [1-3, 5-7, 11-12];
Steward Sneddon: drums [1-3, 6-7, 9, 12];
Alan Hope, Jimmy Hope: Highland pipes [2, 6, 8, 12];
Chris Johnstone: vocals, guitar [4, 10]
Tracks
Side 1
- The De’il Among the Tailors / Wilaford / Mrs. McLeod / The De’il reels
- Amazing Grace
- Dr. Ross’s Welcome / Tug Argan Gap eva three step
- These Are My Mountains
- Cameron Highlanders march / Fiddlers Joy strathspey / Caddum Woods reel
- Dovecote Park / Rab’s Wedding marches
Side 2
- Tam’s Hunting Horn / Donald Iain Rankine / Norma’s Tune jigs
- Scotland the Brave / Bonnie Gallowa’ / Rowan Tree marches
- Letham Ladies polka
- The Old Rugged Cross
- Flower of the Cluern / Brolan slow airs
- The Rape of Glencoe slow air / Australian Ladies march
All tracks trad. except
Track 3a PM Donald Mac Leod;
Track 3b PM William Lawrie;
Track 7a Isaac Munro;
Track 7b Andrew Rankine;
Track 7c McPhaill;
Track 12a Jim McLean
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Other records with Geoff Purvis
Paul and Linda Adams: Country Hirings, LP, Sweet Folk and Country SFA 053, 1976
Paul and Linda Adams: Among the Old Familiar Mountains, LP, Fellside FE006, 1977
Various Artists: Banklands: The Story of Fellside Records, CD, Fellside FECB100, 1994
Various Artists: Landmarks: 25 Years of a Leading Folk Music Label, 3 CD, Fellside FECD203, 2006
Various Artists: Destination: The End of an Era for a Leading Folk Music Label, 3 CD, Fellside FECD282, 2018