Annotation:Maid of Kildare

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MAID OF KILDARE. Irish, Reel. The title was also used for other pieces of music: American fiddler Patrick Bonner also recorded a "Maid of Kildare, and a song called "Maid of Kildare" was composed by George Alexander Lee (1802-1851), a London singer, conductor, composer, and, for a time, music-seller.

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Recorded sources: Edison 50870 (78 RPM), John H. Kimmel (1866-1942, accordionist from N.Y.C.), 1920 {appears in "Oh Gee Medley Reels"}. Edison Blue Amberol 3985 (Cylinder), John H. Kimmel (1920). Library of Congress AFS L62, Patrick Bonner - "American Fiddle Tunes" (1971. Various artists).

See also listing at:
Hear John Kimmel's 1920 recording on youtube.com [1]
Hear Kimmel's 1920 recording at the Cylinder Preservation Project [2] (followed by "Maid Behind the Bar")

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