Recording

Merry Christmas Tonight The Isles of Rhythm

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The reel, like the jig, is a popular Irish folk dance, and, unlike the jig, is written in 2/4 time. The term reel is used to describe the dance and the accompanying music. It is common for two or more jigs and reels to be played together as medleys, or sets, as done here and for Christmas is Coming/Christmas is Here (#14).

— Kevin Sanders, April, 2009