Annotation:Captain Kelly's Reel (1)

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 CAPTAIN KELLY('S)/KELLEY REEL [1] (Cor An Taoisig Ui Ceallaig). Irish, Reel. G Major (Cole, Kerr/Vol. 2, O'Neill {4 editions}): D Major (Allan's, Kerr/vol. 4)). Standard tuning (fiddle). AB (Allan's, O'Neill/1001, 1915 & 1850): ABB (Cole): ABB' (O'Neill/Krassen): AABB (Kerr/vol. 2): AABB' (Kerr/vol. 4). The Captain was an illustrious 19th century piper of County Kildare, who was given a set of ebony, silver-mounted pipes by King George IV after he played before the visiting monarch. The musician engraved his name and the year 1809 on the stock. William Kelly (d. 1858) was called 'Sporting' Captain Kelly due to his love and support of sporting events; he once trained a championship boxer and kept a stable of racehorses, several of whom he named after parts of the pipes, such as "Chanter," "Drone" etc. (O'Neill, 1913). "Captain Kelly's Reel" is also related to "The Monsignor's Blessing" and "The Humors of Newcastle." The tune was recorded in the 78 RPM era by County Sligo/New York fiddler James "Professor" Morrison, and by Leitrim flute player Charlie Higgins.  Source for notated version:   Printed sources: Allan's Irish Fiddler, No. 72, p. 18. Cole (1000 Fiddle Tunes), 1940; p. 6. Kerr (Merry Melodies), vol. 2; No. 286, p. 31. Kerr (Merry Melodies), vol. 4; No. 171, p. 20. O'Neill (O'Neill's Irish Music), 1915; No. 258, p. 133. O'Neill (Krassen), 1976; pg. 120. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903; No. 1330, p. 249. O'Neill (Dance Music of Ireland: 1001 Gems), 1907; No. 588, p. 108. Ryan's Mammoth Collection, 1883; p. 30.  Recorded sources: Green Linnet SIF 1058, Matt Molloy & Sean Keane - "Contentment is Wealth" (1985).

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