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27-Nov-2009
Re-Release of Classic 1958 Jimmy Shand LP, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
  ‘O'er the Border’ was the first 12" LP recorded by Jimmy Shand, having previously produced a distinguished series of 78s, singles and 10" LPs. It was recorded at Leeds University in 1958, involving the Leeds Scottish Country Dance Club, and proved to be a best seller. Featuring nine full length dances, it captures the vibrant atmosphere of the evening. The music is bright and infectious and gives an idea of what it was like to have attended a dance led by Jimmy Shand and his Band. This EMI recording has been digitally enhanced and released on CD for the first time. The original LP was available for over 20 years. Jimmy Shand (1908-2000) was one of the most recorded accordionists of all time, with a recording career that stretched from 1933 until 1990. He was the first accordionist to be knighted, becoming Sir Jimmy Shand in 1999. The tracks include ‘None So Pretty Reel’ (8x40 bars), ‘The Duke of Athol's Reel’ (8x32 bars), ‘The Glasgow Highlanders’ (8x32 bars), ‘The Reel of the 51st Division’ (8x32 bars), ‘Hamilton House’ (8x32 bars), ‘Cadgers in the Canongate’ (8x48 bars), ‘The Double Foursome’ (32,32, 64), ‘Waltz Country Dance’, and ‘Eightsome Reel’. For further information email: info@concordemusic.com |