Also known as Gordon’s Favorite.
There are 6 recordings of this tune.
Gordon’s Favourite has been added to 2 tune sets.
Gordon's Favourite has been added to 20 tunebooks.
I can’t disguise my love of the compositions of Ronnie Cooper, and this one is another wonderful reel. Again, I can’t remember where I learned it, but I’ve a feeling it was from a book this time. If so, it will have been Tom Anderson’s collection ‘Da Mirrie Dancers’ (1970). I’ve just had a look, and the version there is almost identical to the one I play, so I’m pretty sure I would have learned it from there.
I often play this in a set of reels:
Gordon’s Favourite
Mickie Ainsworth https://thesession.org/tunes/7242
and
Millbrae https://thesession.org/tunes/5388
Nigel G
Many thanks for bringing Ronnie’s compositions to my attention - I share your enthusiasm for them !
Hey! I don’t mind taking second fiddle but at least a nod would be appreciated… 😉
https://thesession.org/tunes/7329/comments
~ including links to more of his compositions…
Thanks are due to ceolachan for suggesting a celebration of Ronnie Cooper’s compositions. I have long been a fan of his tunes, and thanks to “c” I have been able to share my enthusiasm and a couple of my favourite reels.
Sorry for the omission - your part in the highlighting of RC’s work is definately not to be underestimated - thanks ! 😉
Another version here: https://thesession.org/tunes/3865