Angus Chisholm FDR0001
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The Early Recordings of Angus Chisholm
Legendary Performaces of Traditional Scottish Fiddling

Fiddlestream Digital Reissues FDR0001

In 1978, Shanachie’s Records released this tribute to the great Cape Breton fiddler Angus Chisholm – a compilation of his cherished 78RPM recordings. The much admired innovator cut these classic discs at the dawn of the recording era in Cape Breton and copies remained in private circulation for over 50 years. Today, the medleys are standards throughout the Cape Breton repertoire. The 78s were carefully remastered for the Shanachie reissue, and released on LP and cassette format. This high resolution Digital Reissue further accentuates Angus Chisholm's exquisite tone, articulate bowing and stunning dynamics.

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01. Newcastle Hornpipe / President Grant
02. Munster Lass / Light and Airy
03. Mrs. Murray / The Ten Pound Fidde / The Baker
04. Miss Lyall / My Brother’s Letter
05. Miss Minnie Foster / Fred Wilson’s
06. Glengarry’s Dirk / Bonnie Lass of Fisherow / Bird’s Nest
07. Rothermurche’s Rant / Braes of Auchertyre / Argyll Bowing Green
08. Moonlight / Cuckoo Hornpipe
09. Miss Campbell’s / The Mucking of Geordie’s Byre
10. Lochaber Gathering / Bob Johnstone’s
11. The Tea Gardens / Miss Sophia Campbell
12. Irish Hornpipe / Marguerite MacNeil /Miss Joan MacDonald

Angus Chisholm - Fiddle
Bess Sidall MacDonald - Piano (1, 2, 3, 6)
Betty Maillet - Piano (4, 5, 7, 8)
Maybelle Chisholm - Piano (9, 10, 11, 12)
Micky Macintyre - Guitar (9, 10, 11, 12)
Hugh Young - Bones (7)

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