What a feel for living music John Morris Rankin had at such a young age . I miss the feller even thogh I am a million miles away and never knew his music before he died
The first tune is "Jimmy's Favorite Jig". It's Irish. The second is a reel called "Heather on the Hill ", one of Dan R's (the other fiddler in the clip) compositions.
Great little video. I just came from the Rankin Family Reunion Concert here in Victoria BC, and I have to say that it made my year. The Rankin Family will always be Canada's greatest treasure. John Morris Rankin will always be remembered as the best player around.
Thanks
mvmacneil 7 months ago
I haven't looked at this in ages. It brings back a flood of fond memories. Long live the Cape Breton Fiddler! - Ron MacInnis
oceanstone333 1 year ago 2
Fantastic! John Morris was the best, and very humble. He was on everyone's recordings, but never made a CD himself. His loss was a tragedy.
Bougcrazy 2 years ago
Hi, The Celtic Music Centre Archives in Judique has permission to show the video for educational purposes. There's no charge to arrange a viewing.
GingerLassie 3 years ago
What a feel for living music John Morris Rankin had at such a young age . I miss the feller even thogh I am a million miles away and never knew his music before he died
robingillan 3 years ago
What a great piece of history - any chance you know the names of the Rankins playing along with John Morris?
GPS1356 4 years ago 2
This Video Is amazing..my favorite part is John Morris Rankin!
FiddlingJamie 4 years ago
Thanks so much.
Are you a caper? Better yet, are you from Boisdale?
Cheers,
Mike MacNeil
mvmacneil 4 years ago
Anyone know the names of the songs the young fella plays at the end? The first one sounds sooo familiar.
eileenmclain 4 years ago
The first tune is "Jimmy's Favorite Jig". It's Irish. The second is a reel called "Heather on the Hill ", one of Dan R's (the other fiddler in the clip) compositions.
mactcampbell 3 years ago
Dear CEOLACH this is a treasure!
TrejosEd 4 years ago
Thank You CB, from BC
Gillhoolee 5 years ago
Wicked!!! Always wanted to see it. Have any more?
possepat 5 years ago
Great little video. I just came from the Rankin Family Reunion Concert here in Victoria BC, and I have to say that it made my year. The Rankin Family will always be Canada's greatest treasure. John Morris Rankin will always be remembered as the best player around.
tuberdriver 5 years ago
Awesome! That was great!!
orangeflower 5 years ago
Thank you so much. I'd love to see more!
PixiePunk 5 years ago
Wow. Just...wow. I wish I could see the rest of it.
primroseburrows 5 years ago
What an absolute treasure! Thank you so much for posting this up. Can you post up more clips from the video?
rankingirl87 5 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this! Is there any way that you could put up more clips from the video?
luv2fiddle 5 years ago