Lyons Standard
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1985.55.B6a
Original Tape ID
Summary
Some of the tunes used for the dances that used to be popular in Kirkcudbrightshire.
Robbie Murray played 'Lyons Standard' for quadrilles. He whistles a snatch. The last tune for the quadrilles could be anything, but often was 'The Irish Washerwoman'. There was a set of tunes for the lancers too. Quadrilles were still being danced at the time of Second World War. There were popular dances at Carsphairn. They usually started with the Circassian Circle and finished with a waltz or waltz cotillion. The tune for the latter was 'Come owre the Stream, Chairlie'.
Recording Location
County - Kirkcudbrightshire
Parish - Dalry
Village/Place - St John's Town of Dalry
Item Location
County - Kirkcudbrightshire
Parish - Carsphairn
Village/Place - Carsphairn
Language
Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good