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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.

Additional notes

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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