Doing some research into the origins of this classic fiddle
tune, written in the thirties by Ervin T. Rouse and Chubby
Wise, I've been told (by more than one source) that
"the melody was based on an older Irish song".
Any ideas?
Although I've not read it yet, I am aware that there is
a book called 'Orange Blossom Boys: The Untold Story
of Ervin T Rouse, Chubby Wise and the World's Most
Famous Fiddle Tune' by Randy Noles.
Anyone know if there is any reference to this in the book?
Paul Castle
The Rosinators