Annotation:Devlin's

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DEVLIN'S. Irish, Jig (6/8 time). B Dorian. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. The tune was originally recorded (in 1918) by John J. "Dutch" Kimmell, a Brooklyn accordion player of German descent, although steeped in Irish tradition. It was the last tune in a four tune medley consisting of "Three Little Drummers," "Connaughtman's Ramble," "To the Ladies," "Devlin's Favourite."

Source for notated version:

Printed sources: Songer (Portland Collection), 1997; p. 61.

Recorded sources: Green Linnett SIF1144, Kevin Burke & Open House - "Second Story." Leader LED 2060, "John J Kimmel: Early recordings of Irish traditional dance music" (1977).

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