Bob In The Bed
Introduction
Adapted by:
Ken Sheffield
Source:
From Two Barns Vol 3, 1985
Formation:
Longways 3-couples proper
Music:
Specific tune - Bob In The Bed (see note)
Original Sources
Johnson's Choice Collection of 200 Favourite Country Dances:
Vol 3 (1744)
Walsh 24 Country Dances For The Year:
1745
Walsh's Caledonian Country Dances:
Vol 1, Book 4, Edn 2 (1745)
Walsh Compleat Country Dancing Master:
Book/Vol 4( 1755)
No digital version available
Choreography
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© Ken Sheffield, 1985
Notes
Notes
1
Ken Sheffield says that the tune will also be recognised as The Belfast Almanac. In fact, it is also known as Harlequin's Lament for the Loss of Colomtine, Irish Air, Planks of Connaught, Planxty Mrs. O'Conor, Planxty Connor, Planxty Connacht, and, Sean O Conchubhair
2
Michael Barraclough says: Although there is no original available to compare with, the dance is categorised as 'adapted' rather than 'reconstructed' because there were no new 3-couple dances at this time.
Music
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© Ken Sheffield, 1985
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