Posted by JanetB
[download]
- Play count: 1892
Size: 1,339kb, uploaded 6/12/2014 5:54:47 PM
Genre: Old Time / Playing Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Learned from Yigal Zan's video with David Margolin's fiddling, Yigal attributes this version to Fiddlin' Arthur Smith. I've wanted to learn this ever since hearing Bill Monroe's instrumental. The title makes me think of Irish immigrants working on the railroad, but I don't know if that's the case.
3 comments on “Paddy on the Turnpike”
Yigal Zan Says:
Friday, June 13, 2014 @9:38:13 AM
David, not Frank. Just on the basis of casual hearing, Monroe's version sounds to me very close to Arthur Smith's. Thanks for posting, the gentleness and tone of your playing makes me more confident of the beauty of the tune. (BTW, Miles Krassen is learning Bob Walter's version; we have played it together in a prototype fashion, already, last Wednesday.)
JanetB Says:
Friday, June 13, 2014 @10:37:59 AM
Apologies to David. I've been reading about this tune in Samuel Bayard's book. It has a lot of history and other titles. I haven't been able to find the original Arthur Smith recording yet, Yigal. Do you know where I can access it?
Yigal Zan Says:
Friday, June 13, 2014 @11:19:52 AM
You must sign into your myHangout account before you can post comments.
Copyright Notice:
You are allowed to post recordings of yourself performing:
- public-domain (non-copyrighted) songs
- original songs written by yourself
- songs written by someone else and licensed through ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC
Anything posted in violation of this notice may be removed by the webmaster without prior notice, and may result in your myHangout account being locked. Read complete copyright policy.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Privacy Consent (EU/GDPR Only)
Copyright 2026 Banjo Hangout. All Rights Reserved.