Annotation:Men of the West (1)
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MEN OF THE WEST (1). AKA and see "Rosin the Beau." Irish, Waltz. D Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABC. The Irish fiddle master Michael Coleman recorded the tune under this title in 1934, although it is better known as the air to the song "Roisin the Beau." The tune is often played in a medley with "Mrs. Kenny," as per Coleman's pairing.
Source for notated version:
Printed sources: Miller & Perron (Irish Traditional Fiddle Music), 1977; vol. 2, No. 67. Miller & Perron (Irish Traditional Fiddle Music), 2nd Edition, 2006; p. 144.
Recorded sources: Ace of Hearts AH 95, "Irish Dance Party."