obviously the version i hear,and am referring to is originally American, as the first part is the yellow rose of texas played in 12/8.
Slides were from the sliabh luachra area as were polkas in 2/4,
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What is a slide in Irish music?
Slides, 12/8

Another tune type associated with the Sliabh Luachra area, slides are our first quadruple meter tune type. They are felt in 4, and often played faster than 6/8 jigs. The accent falls on beats 1 and 3, again to move the tune forward.