Laird Of St. Johnston, The

Strathspey · 4/4 · G major

The strathspey The Laird Of St. Johnston is composed by Johnny Óg Connolly. Written in 4/4 meter and set in G major, the tune features the characteristic dotted rhythms and driving tempo typical of traditional Scottish and Irish dance music. Because detailed historical associations and the exact date of composition are not widely documented, the tune is best defined by its energetic musical character and modern performance style.

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