MacEdward Leach and the Songs of Atlantic Canada

Harmonica Tunes

Performed by Cyril O'Brien Accession # 78-054 NFLD 2 Tape 8A Track 8 - 11
Community: Trepassey Audio: Yes (see below)
Genre: Instrumental

Transcription

Tune 1: "Off She Goes"

Tune 2

Tune 3

Tune 4: "Green Grow the Rushes-O"

These four songs are played by Cyril O'Brien of Trepassey on the Harmonica to illustrate square dance music.

The first tune is entitled "Off She Goes" according to Leach's notes. It is also known as "Mussels in the Corner". Although not listed in Leach's notes, the fourth tune is also known as "Green Grow the Rushes -O".

The second and third tunes are unidentified.

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