Clare's Dragoons

 CLARE(S) DRAGOONS. AKA and see "Willie was a Wanton Wag." Irish, Scottish, English; Polka. D Mixolydian ('A' part) & D Major ('B' part) [Carlin]: D Major [Mallinson]. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. County Clare takes its name from the 12th century leader of a Norman conquering expedition, Gilbert de Clare, nicknamed Strongbow. See note for alternate title. A version of the melody is also the vehicle for the Scots song "Happy We've Been A' Thegither." Carlin (Master Collection), 1984; p. 154, No. 273. Mallinson (100 Polkas), 1997; No. 48, p. 19. Raven (English Country Dance Tunes), 1984; p. 152. Recorded source:Green Linnet GLCD 3092, Bernard O'Sullivan & Tommy MacMahon - "Clare Concertinas" (1975. Appears as one of "Stack Ryan's Polkas," named for the musician from whom it was learned). X:1 T:Clare's Dragoons L:1/8 M:2/2 K:D AG|F2A2A2Bc|d3e d2A2|F2A2A2d2|edcB AGFE| F2A2A2 Bc|d3e defg|a2A2A2f2|e3d d2:| f2a2e2f2|d3e defg|a2A2A2f2|e3d d2:||
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