Annotation:Possum Trot (2)

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POSSUM TROT [2]. Old-Time, Breakdown. USA, Missouri. A Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AABB. Composed by Missouri fiddler Art Galbraith (1909-1993) in the early 1950’s. No relation to “Possum Trot (1).”

Source for notated version: Art Galbraith (near Springfield, Mo.) [Beisswenger & McCann].

Printed sources: Beisswenger & McCann (Ozarks Fiddle Music), 2008; p. 41.

Recorded sources: Rounder 0133, Art Galbraith - "Dixie Blossoms" (1981). Rounder 0157, Art Galbraith (Springfield, Mo.) - "Simple Pleasures” (1983).

See also listing at:
Hear Art Galbraith play the tune on Gordon McCann's 1981 field recording [1] (12th tune)

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