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Unknown Tunes on 26-key Barrel Reed Organ
By Paul Baker

Hi,  I have recently acquired a 26-note street barrel reed organ
that is pinned with 8 tunes, 6 of which I have identified as popular
songs, all published in the year 1923.  The identified tunes are

  "Granny's Song at Twi-Light", "Just Like a Thief", "Sheba",
  "Romany Rose", "I'll Stand beneath your Window tonight and Whistle",
  and "Shores of Minnetonka".

The two other tunes sound to me like hymns or sacred songs.  I would
be grateful if anyone is able identify the titles of these two tunes.
I have provided sound files.

I know of other examples of 26-note barrel reed organs that have two
hymn tunes as part of their 8-tune repertoire, so it seems this was
not uncommon practice.  Any help much appreciated!

Paul Baker, England

 [ Unknown tune 001
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/15/03/03/150303_134721_barrel%20harmonium%20001.MP3 

 [ Unknown tune 002
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/15/03/03/150303_134721_barrel%20harmonium%20002.MP3 


(Message sent Tue 3 Mar 2015, 21:47:21 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

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