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X:1 T:Double File C:Traditional S:Gaither Carlton, Deep Gap, NC H:From tape of Mr. Carlton recorded by H:Tom Carter, 3/18/72. Z:Joel Shimberg M:C| K:Amix e4g4|B3cB4|ccef(a2a2)|afec BA3:|E2Ac BAcA| E2Ac BAFA|E2Ac BAcd|1efec BAFA:|2efed cBAc||

DOUBLE FILE. American, Reel. USA, North Carolina. A Major. AEae tuning. AABB. The tune "bears an obvious resemblance" to the commonly found "Leather Britches/Breeches," says Bill Hicks (1972), who also sees similarities to Emory Bailey and Burl Hammonds version of "Camp Chase (2)."

Additional notes
Source for notated version : - Fuzzy Mountain String Band (N.C.) [Brody]; Gaither Carlton (Deep Gap, N.C. Carlton was the father-in-law of guitar great Doc Watson) [Fuzzy Mountain String Band].

Printed sources : - Brody (Fiddler's Fakebook), 1983; p. 89.

Recorded sources : - Rounder 0010, "Fuzzy Mountain String Band" (1972. Learned from Gaiter Carlton). Rounder CD 0371, Mac Bendord and the Woodshed All-Stars - "Willow" (1996. Learned from Gaither Carleton). Kicking Mule 216, Alan Block- "New England Contra Dance Music."

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