Annotation:Satin Slipper (1) (The)
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SATIN SLIPPER [1], THE (“An Brog Sróil” or “An Slipéar Sróil”). AKA and see “High Road to Galway.” Irish, Reel. D Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AB (Breathnach/Killoran, O'Neill/1850): AA'B (O'Neill/Krassen): The tune was recorded in 1931 by the Siamsa Gaedheal Ceilidhe Band under the title “High Road to Galway.”
Source for notated version: Chicago fiddler John McFadden, originally from County Mayo [O’Neill].
Printed sources: O'Neill (Krassen), 1976; p. 115. O'Neill (Music of Ireland: 1850 Melodies), 1903; No. 1304, p. 245.
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