The hauntingly beautiful Heavens Gate Waltz, also known as Ella's Waltz is a rearrangement by David Mansfield of Cajun King Doug Kershaws; Mamou Two Step.Mr Kershaw is a native of Louisiana and he plays 28 musical instruments.Thats David Mansfield roller skating
and playing fiddle in the Cimino film Heavens Gate 1980. It has
justly been included in the 100 greatest western themes of all time.
John Williams was first choice for the score but quit after a year or so for other work. Irishwoman Josie MacAvin, died in Monkstown,
Dublin 26th Jan 2005, was the set decorator. Mamou by the way is a town in Louisiana, 200 miles west of New Orleans. It is known as "the
Cajun Capital of the World"
                               Happy Christmas all you mudcatters
                                                 James Molloy