Annotation:Old Timer Reel (1)
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OLD TIMER REEL. AKA and see "Elizabeth's Big Coat." Canadian, Reel. The tune was broadcast by Canadian radio and TV fiddler Don Messer and his band in the 1940's.
Source for notated version:
Printed sources:
Recorded sources: Celtic CX 41, Scottie LeBlanc - "Fiddlin' Scottie Le Blanc" (c. late 1950's). Rounder CD7014, Sid Baglole - "Fiddlers of Western Prince Edward Island" (1997. Baglole's version features a different 'B' part than most versions).