John J. Kimmel's Buck Dance

Hornpipe · 4/4 · D major

John J. Kimmel's Buck Dance is a traditional hornpipe in four-four meter and D major, closely associated with the pioneering button accordion recordings of the early twentieth century. The tune is characterized by a lively, syncopated rhythm and an upbeat, danceable character designed for step dancing and vaudeville-style performance. While its exact earlier compositional origins remain undocumented, the tune gained enduring popularity through Kimmel's influential 78-rpm recordings made in New York City.

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