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STRONSAY WALTZ, THE. Scottish, Waltz (3/4 time). Scotland, Orkney Islands. The Island of Stronsay is one of the Orkneys. The tune, a mid-20th century composition and modern session favorite, was composed by accordion player James “Pyo” (or 'Pye') Chalmers, who lived at Seafield, Stronsay, Orkney, until he emigrated to Queensland, Australia.

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Source for notated version : - s

Recorded sources : - Geo Sound Records GSCD01, Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley - "Skyran" (2001). Greentrax CDTRAX 102, Seelyhoo - "The First Caul" (1995). Greentrax CDTRAX 9009, Pat Shearer - "Scottish Tradition 9: The Fiddler and his Art" (1993). Lough Records LOUGH 002, Boys of the Lough - "Farewell and Remember Me" (1987). MFP4157521, Orkney Stathspey and Reel Society - "Orkney Fiddle Music" (1976). The Wrigley Sisters with David Campbell - "Orkney after Sunset". Parlophone R. 4218 (78 RPM), Jimmy Shand (1956. Appears as 2nd of "Orcadian Waltz", after "The Rope Waltz"). Waverley SZLP 2127, Jimmy Shand and His Band - "Jimmy Shand Plays Old Time" (1971).

See also listing at :
Hear the Wrigley Sisters' recording at youtube.com [1]

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