Whilst 1651 and 1657 produced tunes to dance in a fantastic and frenetic pogo-esque style, when we get to 1679 it seems it was time for some longer and slower melodies, presumably which might appeal to calmer and more considered dancers wary of spilling their drinks…
00.00 #10 Leathern Apron
01.24 #9 Dragoon’s March
02.08 #8 Bourree La Bass
02.44 #7 Thomas You Cannot
03.24 #6 Sweet Kate
03.59 #5 Putney Ferry
04.42 #4 Maid in the Moon
05.51 #3 Jamaica
06.32 #2 Catching of Fleas
07.14 #1 Nobody’s Jig
From: ‘The Complete Country Dance Tunes from Playford’s Dancing Master’ (1651-ca.1728). Edited by Jeremy Barlow, using a Polyend Tracker.
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