McCann: World Championship Fiddle Contest, November 19-20, 1991, Tapes 1-2

Part of the Gordon McCann Ozarks Folk Music Collection at Missouri State University's Special Collections and Archives. This recording includes tapes 1-2. It was recorded in Branson, Missouri in November 19-20, 1991. This was recorded for the World Championship Fiddling Contest. The program starts with a prayer. November 19, 1991 Senior Division Contestant #1 Jim Bright of Hot Springs, AR, 74 y/o, Dennis Taylor of OK a. "Forked Deer" (in D) b. "Tennessee Wagoner" (in C) c. "Black Hawk Waltz" (in G) d. "Peacock Rag" (in D) #2 Paul Andrews of Ozone, AR, 69 y/o, Foy Haywood from Clarksville, AR a. "Cattle in the Cane" (in A) b. "Dusty Miller" (in A) c. "McHattie’s Waltz" (in C) d. "Down Gilbert Pit Road" (in G) #3 Art Galbraith of Springfield, MO, 82 y/o, Gordon McCann of Springfield, MO a. "Leather Britches" (in G) b. "London Hornpipe" (in D) c. "Fourth of July Waltz" (in G) d. "Whiskey Before Breakfast" (in D) Jamming on stage 1. "Blackberry Blossom" (in G) 2. "Velvet Waltz" (in A & E) 3. "Sail Away Ladies" (in A) 4. "Huckleberry Hornpipe" (in A) ...end side 1b... Tape 2 Side 2a Galbraith 1. "Rossi Waltz" (in G) Eric Campbell/ Royce 2. "Candy Creek" (in G & D) Jim Brite 3. "Velvet Waltz" (in A & E) Campbell 4. "Wheel Horse" (in G) Fred Stoneking of Springfield, MO 5. "Cherry Blossom" (in G & D) 6. "Denver Belle" (in C & G) Vera Wallace and husband visit with them. November 20, 1991 Senior Division Contestant #1 Art Galbraith, Gordon McCann a. "Fisher’s Hornpipe" (in D) b. "Flowers of Edinburgh" (in G) c. "Sheamus O’Brien" (in G) d. "Happy Days & Lonely Nights" (in C) #2 Paul Andrews of Ozone, AR. 2nd. Foy Howard Paul said Ozone is between Nail and Deer, AR a. "Cripple Creek" (in A) b. "Say Old Man Can You Play a Fiddle?" (in E) c. "Crying Waltz" (in A) d. "Down Yonder" (in G) ...end side 2a... Side 2b #3. James Brite of Hot Springs, AR a. "Soppin’ the Gravy" (in D) b. "Soldier’s Joy" (in D) c. "Velvet Waltz" (in A) d. "Tulsa Hop" (in A) Jamming before Open Division Brite 1. "Footprints in the Snow" (in E) Galbraith 2. "Bill Cheatham" (in A) 3. "Arkansas Traveler" (in D) Brite 4. "Wednesday Night Waltz" (in D) Galbraith 5. "Waltz You Saved for Me" (in C & F) ...end side 2b... These recordings are made available for research purposes. The views expressed in the recordings are those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily represent the views of Missouri State University. If you are a rights holder and need to contest the inclusion of this recording, please contact [email protected]. Some of this material may be protected by copyright law. Permission of the copyright holders is required for commercial use, reproduction, or anything beyond what is allowed by fair use. World Old Time Fiddle Contest tape 1.wav tape 2.wav World Championship Old Time Fiddling Contest--tapes 1-2.mp3