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Corney is coming

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Corney is Coming was one of Gussie Russell’s favourite tunes. This transcription is based on Gussie’s playing of the tune on a private recordings from 1985 shared by Matt Cosgrove. Matt spent a year in Doolin and struck a friendship with Gussie, who recorded a few tunes for Matt to learn.

Sincere thanks to Matt Cosgrove for the recordings and to Alan Reid for the transcription.

Audio

Source

Private recordings from Matt Cosgrove

notation

Gussie Russell - Corney is coming (Reel)

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