"Wild Mountain Thyme"
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Fast Waltz, G, n/a.
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Playing or Personal Notes:
Fourth tune in Island Medley.
History
Thought by many to be traditional, there is some indication that it might have been written by Francis McPeake in the 1950's, based on a Scottish song by Robert Tannahill (1774-1819), "The Braes of Balquidder."
The Fiddler's Companion has this to say;
"The song “Wild Mountain Thyme” is derived from “Braes of Balquidder,” as is “Will You Go, Lassie, Go” reworked by Frank McPeake of Belfast. When the melody was employed in an advertisement for Irish television the McPeakes threatened legal action for coypright infringement. After some public discussion in the press, followed by a bit of research, the conclusion was that the McPeakes did not compose either the words or the music. The threat of a suit never materialised and the matter was quickly forgotten, according to Harry O’Prey."
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