Annotation:Dolly Varden (2)
X:70 T:Dolly Varden [2], The M:4/4 L:1/8 R:Barndance B:Deloughery - Sliabh Luachra on Parade (1980, No. 70) N:From the playing of Terry Teahan Z:Patrick Cavanagh K:A A>B|c2cB c2 c2 | ecBA F2EF | A2AF A2AB | c2 e2 e2 f2| ceec e2 c2 | BcBA F2EF | A2AB c2ec | B/c/B A2 A2 :| z2|:e2 ec e2 cB | ABcB ABce | f2fa f2af | e2ec B/c/B AB| ceec e2 c2 | BcBA F2EF | A2AB c2ec | B/c/B A2 A4 :||
DOLLY VARDEN [2]. AKA - "Thadelo's," "Thadelo's Barn Dance (2)." Irish; Hornpipe, Barndance (4/4 time). G Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. Editor Jackie Small notes the tune was associated with Sliabh Luachra musicians Hannah Sullivan (concertina) and Mickeen Dawley, and that hornpipes[1] of this kind were played for the last figure of a set. The alternate title "Thadelo's" references Thadelo O’Sullivan of Annaghbeg, Gneeveguilla, Sliabh Luahra, who was an influence on accordion player Johnny O’Leary, who absorbed much of his repertory. Sullivan was a multi-instrumentalist, with facility on accordion, melodeon, concertina, whistle and fife.
See also the barn dance "Gypsy Princess", which shares a first strain with this tune.
- ↑ The distinction between Sliabh Luachra barn dance tunes and hornpipes is minimal, as both are played in "swung" rhythm.