As original jimmy shand straight off the old parlophone shellac this cd is correct but the remastering had not considered the speed of the music for modern use which, apart from the strathspey neidpath castle and the waltzpolkas, was too fast. Around the turn of the 20th century, it was published in kerrs new and popular music with stanleys. Little is known of florence stanley unless you know better. In kerrs collection of merry melodies, which originally appeared in 1875, it doesnt have a composer there, which doesnt say a lot, kerrs collection being notoriously cavalier about teensy unimportant details like who wrote what tune most of the time, anyway. Jim mcleod all star scottish dance band featuring gary blair and others duration. The bluebell polka is a bonnie tune, with a firm beat, and falls easily on the ears. And songwriterguitarist richard thompson not only wrote his humorous but seriously reverent warning to partygoers, dont sit on my jimmy shands, but also namechecked shand as his greatest influence alongside jimi hendrix and recorded his instrumental album strict tempo, which included a shand favourite, the bluebell polka, in tribute to his hero. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Sir jimmy shand was scotlands answer to americas king of the polka, lawrence welk. The king of scottish dance music jimmy shand is top of the pops again 57 years after his only other hit the bluebell polka made the charts. It was collected from walter bulwer and his band in norfolk during the 1950s and attributed by them to shand, though they appear to have also known it as little pet polka. Who is your fathers sports idol or your mothers rockstar in what town did grandpa grow up there is only one copy of each so each image is totally unique. He died on december 23, 2000 in perth, tayside, scotland.
One of the most successful entertainers in the united kingdom during the postworld war ii era, shand was awarded a mbe medal of the british empire in 1962 and knighted in 1999. The legendary jimmy shand the finest music from scotland. A 1955 instrumental hit for scottish accordion master jimmy shand, produced by george martin, was a familiar part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Jimmy shands on the wireless by harry barry music free. Jimmy shand and his band bluebell polka lyrics musixmatch.
The bluebell polka has been added to 149 tunebooks. In 1953 jimmy shand and his band were in the charts playing the bluebell polka, the one and only scottish dance band to achieve chart success. Scottish country dances in strict tempo including bluebell polka jimmy shand. A number of his older recordings have been rereleased by beltona records. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest jimmy shand interviews. The family soon moved to the burgh of auchtermuchty. Includes his signature tune the bluebell polka plus a huge selection of reels and. Jimmy shand and his band bluebell polka brydies polka emi uk emi 25. Jimmy shand scottish country dances in strict tempo. Check out bluebell polka by jimmy shand on amazon music. Jimmy shand s on the wireless by harry barry music published on 20120829t11.
Sep 19, 2012 sir jimmy sold millions of records in a 70year career, playing carnegie hall in new york and making the uk top 20 with the bluebell polka in 1955. Where can you get a c d of jimmy shand on the wireless. This jaunty polka was the signature tune of accordionist jimmy shand, who took it to the top 20 in the 1950s. Scottish country dances in strict tempo including bluebell. He also played the melodeon, mouth organ and fiddle. Sir james shand mbe was a scottish musician who played traditional scottish dance music on the accordion. Books music the original bluebell polka the bluebell polka bryce laings welcome to auchtermuchty. Download the bluebell polka by bob howe on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. The blue bell polka collection the essential scottish collection. Best of scottish dance bands delivers just what the title promises, a selection of reels, waltzes, and dances performed by scottish dance bands like the gay gordons and his band. His instrument was the button accordion, and he began recording with it in 1933, when in his mid twenties. Download jimmy blue and his scottish band jimmy blues. Jimmy shand and his band step we gaily releases discogs. Jimmy shand with the band was a scottish musician who played traditional scottish dance music on the accordion.
Jimmy shand, jimmy shand and his band the reel of the 51st division8 x 32 reel 04. The original bluebell polka the bluebell polka bryce laings welcome to auchtermuchty george harrisons reel guardians of the gulf heather mixture twostep highland schottische lord lyndoch jig paddywack jig shandon bells jig the muckin o geordies byre jimmy shand waltz lunan bay nelly reel georgina catherine macdonald reel st. Sir james shand mbe 28 january 1908 23 december 2000 was a scottish musician who played traditional scottish dance music on the accordion. Listen to bluebell polka from jimmy shands emi presents the great big scottish. Home about sir jimmy shand timeline the band music photo gallery contact shop menu. During the 60s, they were also regular favourites on the bbc scotland tv series the white heather club. Listen to the bluebell polka from jimmy shands the bluebell polka for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This photograph originates from a press photo archive. Biography and catalogue of cds, dvds and downloads for jimmy shand. With downloadable sheetmusic scores, chords, tabs for guitar, mp3 audio, midi and pdf. Jimmy shand was a scottish musician who played traditional scottish dance music on the accordion. Jimmy shand scottish country dances in strict tempo including bluebell polka music mp3 album at cd universe, enjoy top rated service and worldwide shipping.
Jimmy shand, jimmy shand and his band the double foursome32 strathspey,32 reel,64 reel of tulloch 02. I have been trying to find out about this song for ages. Aug 11, 20 music video for bluebell polka by jimmy shand. Musixmatch for spotify and itunes is now available for your computer download now. Jimmy shand recorded the tune under the title the bluebell polka in 1955, reaching no. Greatest hits of jimmy shand, an album by jimmy shand on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Lyrics for bluebell polka by jimmy shand and his band. Jimmy shand, jimmy shand and his band hornpipe selection8 x 32 reel 06. Here you can read about sir jimmy and his band, browse the photo gallery and buy music books cds and the new dvd, from miner to maestro, the story of sir jimmys life. The bluebell polka jimmy shand sheet music, music books. Stream the legendary by jimmy shand and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. James shand was born in east wemyss in fife, scotland, son of a farm ploughman turned coal miner and. A whole new generation of young people are dancing to. Listen to bluebell polka from jimmy shand and his bands jimmy shand for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
However, when jimmy shand recorded the bluebell polka in 1955 it became a radio hit, cementing shand s position as a scottish music recording artist. Bluebell polka for accordion, florence stanley, jimmy shand. Jan 01, 2002 streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Flac jimmy shand and his band the angus reel album download free. Jimmy shand and his band bluebell polka 1955 youtube. He eventually started to play and the whole of the gathering joined in with the bluebell polka. Complete list of jimmy shand music featured in tv shows and movies. May 02, 2008 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. The bluebell polka this tune is free to download youtube. The bluebell polka, an album by jimmy shand on spotify. Check out jimmy shand by jimmy shand on amazon music. Listen to bluebell polka from jimmy shand s emi presents the great big scottish songbook for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. James shand was born in east wemyss in fife, son of a farm ploughman turned miner and one of nine children.
Here he is playing his most well known tune, the bluebell. Although his peak came in 1955 when his recording the bluebell polka sold more than a million copies and became a top 20 hit. Best of scottish dance bands various artists songs. Since the 1950s the crowd at dunfermline athletic f. Jimmy shand is the reel deal for german clubbers the courier. It was inevitable that i would eventually record a version. Every tuesday i get the fish man and my friend always sings to me jimmy shand is on the wireless and its fish for yer tea. Jimmy shand with the band vintage photography ebay. Can i download the digital version of this photo and keep it instead of buying the original. Sir jimmy shand is top of the charts with classic tune. Sir jimmy shand is top of the charts with classic tune in. It is first found in kerrs collection of merry melodies, 1875, without a composer.
Stream the legendary by jimmy shand and tens of millions of other songs on. Leading most of the tunes was jimmy shand junior but around 930 jimmy shand senior walked in draging his accordion behind him on a shopping type of trolly. The bluebell polka the liner jimmy shand recorded more tracks than the beatles and elvis presley combined in a career that extended from his teens to the late 20th century. Find jimmy shand discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. The king of scottish dance music by ian cameron 2001. Find jimmy shand discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Listen to bluebell polka from jimmy shands emi presents the great big scottish songbook for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Jimmy shand primary artist,accordion,group member jimmy shand accordion,melodeon,group member bill hendry piano,group member jimmy ritchie fiddle,guest appearance jack forsyth drums,group member. It was first published in kerrs collection of merry melodies in 1875, and also goes by the name of little pet polka.
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