Lord Seaforth

Kind of Tune
reel
Place of Origin
Scotland

"Lord Seaforth" was originally a strathspey, then later converted to reel format and tempo. It first appears in print in the early 19th century; among the well-known Scottish collections where it is featured are The Gow Repository, The Athole Collection, and The Skye Collection. Notation for the version played here by Sterling Baker is in The Fiddle Music of Prince Edward Island.

Tune Selections

Lord Seaforth Musician: Elmer Robinson, Recordist: Ken Perlman Accompanied by: Eldon MacArthur, gtr; Ken Perlman, bjo West Prince info
Bonniest Lass in A' the World / Lord Seaforth Musician: Sterling Baker, Musician: Ken Perlman, Recordist: Ken Perlman Accompanied by: Duncan Matheson, pno Central Kings info