Comment by Carl Anderton on January 3, 2009 at 0:20

I like the feel you impart to this tune, Marc. It grooves just right.

Comment by Tim Twiss on January 3, 2009 at 0:54

Oh man, that was nice!
MORE!!

Comment by janolov on January 3, 2009 at 15:50

This is one of my favorite tunes.
I didn't know it was it was an old tune. I got my version from a tutor (The Banjo And How To Play It) by Emile Grimshaw from 1962, and Vess Ossman was mentioned as composer. Ossman lived 1861 - 1923 (?) so it is reasonable that he may be the composer back in the 19th century.

Comment by Trapdoor2 on January 3, 2009 at 18:17

Jan,

"Sunflower Dance" is credited to Herman Rowland and is actually from the 1880's. Last year (?) the ABF newsletter had a short treatise on the history of the tune (which was originally titled "With The Tide Shottiche") and included some precursor tunes from earlier banjo tutors. I like it because it is a fun tune and not so complex as to put off even beginning players. I've taught it to several Bluegrass folk. I also find it interesting that virtually every time I play it, someone comes up to me and says they recognise it...though it hasn't had a mass-media recording since 1905!

Comment by marc dalmasso on January 21, 2009 at 14:34

yes ; beautiful tune Thx

Comment by Lucas Gonze on August 24, 2009 at 7:57

Really enjoyed this, especially the intro.

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