This special edition version of this album contains everything you need to learn the art of ceilidh dancing:
1. A dance instruction booklet
with comprehensive explanations of all the ceilidh dances on the album.
2. The music CD
which is identical to the standard edition CD.
3. An additional instructional CD
which features the same music, however the voice of the ‘caller’ will guide you through all the dances.
1. Gay Gordons ‡ 4/4 marches
Flett From Flotta (Donald MacLeod) Paterson’s Publications
Loch Ruan (G. MacIntyre) Paterson’s Publications
Lord Lovat’s Lament
2. Circassian Circle 8 x 32 reels
Dick Gossips
The Doolin Reel (Alistair McCulloch) Fellsongs Publishing
Hurlock’s Reel (Tom Anderson)
The Cruel Father
3. Eva Three Step 6/8 pipe marches
Kenneth J. MacLeod (Peter R. MacLeod) Paterson’s Publications
MacLeod of Mull (Donald MacLeod) Paterson’s Publications
4. Coila Jig 8 x 32 jigs
Jig Runrig (Fergie MacDonald)
The Eavesdropper
Banks of Allan
Trip to Kilkenny (John McCusker) Kinmor Music
5. St Bernard’s Waltz ‡ waltzes
The New Year’s Day Waltz (Gordon Gunn)
Amy’s Waltz (David MacDonald) Copyright control
The Radio Sweethearts Waltz (John McCusker) Kinmor Music
6. The Dashing White Sergeant † 8 x 32 reels
Break Yer Bass Drone (Gordon Duncan) Grian Music
Barney’s Balmoral (E. MacDonald) Copyright control
Zeto the Bubbleman (Gordon Duncan) Grian Music
The Dashing White Eejit (Allan Henderson)
7. Canadian Barn Dance 2/4 pipe marches
Pipe Major Jim Christie of Wick (Addie Harper) James S. Kerr
John McFadyen of Melfort (John MacColl)
8. Houlihan’s Jig 8 x 32 jigs
Jim Anderson’s Delight (Ronnie Cooper) Shetland Music
The Black Officer (Sandy Coghill)
Scarce O’ Tatties (Norman MacLean) Isa Music
Alan MacPherson of Mosspark (Angus MacDonald)
9. Pride of Erin Waltz ‡ waltzes
Calum’s Waltz (Steven Spence)
Amy’s Tune (Alistair McCulloch) Fellsongs Publishing
Belle Mere’s Waltz (Phil Cunningham) Bracken Music
10. Eightsome Reel 40 + 8 x 48 + 40 reels
The Mason’s Apron
Andy Broon’s Reel (Aly Bain) Whirlie
The Humours Of Tulla
Sleep Soond in da Mornin
The Nine Pint Cogie
Mrs Dundas of Arniston
Toss the Feathers
The Marquis of Tullibardine
The Glass of Beer
11. Military Two Step two-step
The Amherst Two Step (Alistair McCulloch) Fellsongs Publishing
12. The Flying Scotsman 8 x 32 reels
The Fencing Post (Ronnie Cooper) Shetland Music
Trip to Ballyshannon (Alasdair Fraser)
Morag’s Reel (Bobby MacLeod)
Frank’s Reel (John McCusker) Kinmor Music
13. Britannia Two Step 6/8 pipe marches
Dr Ross’s 50th Welcome to the Argyleshire Gathering (Donald MacLeod) Paterson’s Publications
The Heights of Cassino (Dan MacRae) James S. Kerr
MacNeil of Ugadale (J. M. Mackenzie)
14. Strip the Willow 8 x 32 jigs
Pipe Major Jimmy MacGregor (John Scott)
Donald MacLean Copyright control
Turf Lodge (Angus MacDonald)
Donella Beaton
15. Scottish Waltz †‡ waltzes
Cerceall a’Chuain (Calum & Rory MacDonald) Storr Music
The Mist Covered Mountains
Leaving Barra
Sine Bhan
All tunes trad. except where noted, all tracks arr. A. McCulloch,
† arranged McCulloch/Weir, ‡ 2nd fiddle parts by A. McGarva
Alistair McCulloch – leader, fiddle, whistles, guitar (tracks 5 & 9)
Andrew McGarva – caller, fiddle, synthesiser
William Weir – accordion
Gavin Welsh – drums
Dave Cowan – bass guitar, electric guitar
with:
Angus Lyon – keyboards
Dave Cowan – bass guitar
Ali Hutton – border pipes, guitar (tracks 1 & 14)
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Chow Productions, Clydebank
Produced by Alistair McCulloch and engineered by Derek Chalmers