The Cuckoo's Nest

Old-time fiddle tune, played by Kenny jackson. Inspired by a version played by legendary KY/WV fiddler Ed Haley.
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[riverhouse2007]

Nice one. Thank you! I've sent you the Hillmillies version as a response. Hope you enjoy it.

[rhythmrat]

Thanks! I did enjoy the Hillmillies version - pretty different stylistically, but there's definitely a relationship.

[houtchen]

Is that a cremona fiddle. It looks like one I'm thinking about getting.

[riverhouse2007]

Grebo54: yes, I'd agree with that. Hebden Bridge is one of the few places in the north of England where there is an artists' community, and this guy Paul Roberts has, from what I can make out, been playing this morris music for many decades. So I think we have the real thing here, according to local morris tradition.

[grebo54]

Cuckoo's Nest is a well known tune throughout England. Stylistically it would normally be played a lot closer to the way Ed Haley played it - certainly in the past - but Morris versions of common dance tunes are usually very idiosyncratic due to the nature of the dances.

[riverhouse2007]

Thank you for kindly accepting the video response. It's much appreciated.