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'''NARROWBACK, THE.''' AKA and see "[[Great North Reel]]," "[[Irish-American Reel (The)]]," "[[Lee's Double Clog]]." Irish, Reel. The term 'narrowback' was used to refer to Irish immigrants to America in the 19th century. | '''NARROWBACK, THE.''' AKA and see "[[Great North Reel]]," "[[Irish-American Reel (The)]]," "[[Lee's Double Clog]]." Irish, Reel. The term 'narrowback' was used to refer to Irish immigrants to America in the 19th century. It sometimes had the connotation of a social climber; one whose 'shoulders were not broad enough to carry the traditions of the Irish people'. | ||
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NARROWBACK, THE. AKA and see "Great North Reel," "Irish-American Reel (The)," "Lee's Double Clog." Irish, Reel. The term 'narrowback' was used to refer to Irish immigrants to America in the 19th century. It sometimes had the connotation of a social climber; one whose 'shoulders were not broad enough to carry the traditions of the Irish people'.
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Recorded sources: Shanachie SH-78010, Solas - "Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers" (1997).