Accordion music instrumental - The King of the Fairies - Jacobite Scottish tune

Accordion music instrumental. Scottish accordion.
The King of the Fairies, on accordion.
This tune is also known as Bonny Charlie, Boney Charlie, King William of Orange, Briton's Glory, Rí na Sideog, The Lonesome Wedding, Your Old Wig is the Love of My Heart, Scollay's Reel.
The tune King of the Fairies is thought to be derived from a Jacobite Tune called Bonnie Charlie.
It can be played a few ways and this is how I played it today. :-)
As legend has it, if this Scottish tune is played three times in a row during festivities, the King will appear and asses the situation. If the gathering or ceilidh is to his approval he may join in. However, if he disapproves, the King may cause great mischief.
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My accordion in this video is a Saltarelle Cleggan.
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[@kentaccordionist]

Well played Charlie. I have been wanting to learn this tune for over 30 years. Wish you could post the sheet music somewhere. I guess I’ll just learn it by ear from your video. Anyway that was a great version. I had no idea it was Scottish though, I always assumed it was Irish.

[@CharlieAbel]

Hi Kent, thanks. I also had previously assumed it was an Irish tune. Here's the link with a bit of history and the sheet music. tunearch.org/wiki/Annotation:King_of_the_Fairies_(The). 🤗

[@kentaccordionist]

@@CharlieAbel thanks Charlie.

[@Melvorgazh]

Glè-mhath!

[@tyros5forlivevocals202]

Thanks for that. And your help with fingering

[@CharlieAbel]

Thanks for the comment 👍 glad you you liked it, happy to have helped 😊

[@deborahkelly1489]

That is a beautiful accordion. The tune is catchy. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@CharlieAbel]

Thanks Deborah, much appreciated. ❤

[@blumenthol]

Was also called William of Orange,,,, sounds less ____. Great job on this!

[@richardcoffey2118]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@CharlieAbel]

Cheers Richard, thanks for listening and for the comment 😊

[@j.h.dimitriosderegt7021]

sprookjesachtig!

[@CharlieAbel]

Cheers Thank for the comment

[@euanmackinnon3776]

I've been playing The King of the Fairies on Anglo Concertina for years, but never tried it on accordion. Your version sounds wonderful so will give it a go!

[@PoeticMusicRSG]

Buen trabajo! Interesante pieza musical!
Like 👍🏻

[@kevinhorsfield7048]

Beautifully played, Charlie, as only you can! Unusual to hear it on accordian, usually more favored by violinists. Cheers

[@CharlieAbel]

Thanks for the comment Kevin, much appreciated 😊🍻 a’ the best 👍

[@kevinhorsfield7048]

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[@kevinhorsfield7048]

“Lang may yer lum reek”

[@robertthorn23]

It is king of the fairies. Great playing

[@CharlieAbel]

Thanks very much Robert 👍😊👍

[@petercane6376]

Beautifully played Charlie.
Thats a nice accordion you have there as well.
I have now got a small collection ofJimmy Shand albums ( sheet music) and am learning Lunan bay.
Would you be so kind as to play this piece so I can pay attention to your right hand fingering?
I have to teach myself and go it alone but I know fingering is important.
Peter

[@CharlieAbel]

Sorry for the delay Peter, here we are. th-cam.com/video/4_pIWvel588/w-d-xo.html
I hope ye like it...

[@AllenandCharlotte]

👏👏👏

[@CharlieAbel]

thanks for the comment 😊