Annotation:Islay Charms

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ISLAY CHARMS. Scottish, Pipe Jig (6/8 time). The tune was composed by Captain Ian C. Cameron, a native of Islay, and can be found in the collection of piper John Wilson (1906-1979), who emigrated to Ontario, Canada, in 1948.

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Printed sources:

Recorded sources: Green Linnet GLCD SIF 1176, The Tannahill Weavers - "Leaving St. Kilda" (appears as second tune of "Islay Charms Set").

See also listing at:
Hear John Wilson's c. 1930's recording [1] (2nd tune in set)




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