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The Humors of Ballinafad, McPaddin's Favorite

by: Paddy Killoran

Publication date: 1938-07-12

Topics: Irish, Celtic, Folk, Oldtime, 78rpm, Fiddle

Fiddle solo, unknown - piano, Decca 12179. In the books the first tune is usually called the Pet of the Pipers. Coleman recorded it as the second tune in his Up Sligo medley. The second tune Paddy recorded with His Pride of Erin Orchestra as Jerry Donovan's Favorite; a recording of this will be made available shortly.

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Paddy Killoran - The Humors of Ballinafad, McPaddin's Favorite

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Reviewer: Don Meade - - May 22, 2014
Subject: Second jig title

"The Bridal" in many old collections and recordings. Johnny Cronin called it "The Humours of Quarrycross" (after a place in Sliabh Luachra), which title was used by Joe Burke on his flute LP.

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