Legend has it that this popular traditional reel was composed by Dan R. MacDonald's grandfather. If true, it strongly influenced a later tune, Alexander MacDonald, a very similar reel (parts reversed) in Gordon MacQuarrie's, Cape Breton Collection. Recorded by the Five MacDonalds on their mid-60s lp, in 1977 Joe MacLean also recorded it on the newly released Old Time Scottish Fiddling of Cape Breton.   Other Examples of Music Notation Cranford Pub Search Engine last update 7/3/04