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====== Old Wife Behind the Fire ======

John & William Neal in about 1726.\\ 
Interpreted by Rich Jackson & George Fogg in 1950\\
Duple Minor Longways, G modal, 2/4. 32 bars(AABB) 1st B: 0:17 Published 1726.\\
Recording: {{ ::music:old_wife_behind_the_fire-_066-bn9sr10.mp3.zip |}}\\
{{ ::music:old_wife_behind_the_fire--020.mp3.zip |}}\\
{{ ::music:old_wife_behind_the_fire--045.mp3.zip |}}



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 1st couple set and cast down one place(2nd couple move up)
 1st couple turn two hands
 2nd couple set and cast down.
 2nd couple turn two hands.
 1st couple cross and go below(2nd couple move up)
 2nd couple cross and go below, Move to Center of line of Four facing up.
 Join hands in line: lead up a double, fall back, bending line.
 Partners face: two changes of rights and lefts.</code>

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsXV9uRBOto

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