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Thread #79822   Message #1449218
Posted By: GUEST,Bob Coltman
01-Apr-05 - 01:06 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Around the Ingles Blazing
Subject: LYR REQ: Around the Ingles Blazing
I am trying to find words and tune to "Around the Ingles Blazing," a song supposed to be from Massachusetts I think. ("Ingle" is an old word for fire or fireside.)

I know Paul Clayton recorded it on a Folkways 10" LP in the long-ago days when they made such things.

Is there anyone who has the LP and would be willing to transcribe the lyrics and either
a) post a MIDI or
b) transcribe the tune in alphabetic notation and post the results?

I'd also be interested to know if the song is really traditional. Paul had a way of fiddling with tradition a la J J Niles and neglecting to admit it (with occasionally classic, if confusing results). If he wrote it or any part of it, that would be useful to know.

If trad, then from where? I've found no other source.

Thanks in advance for your help. Bob