Penny Candle, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The traditional reel The Penny Candle is a well-known D major tune composed by the esteemed accordion player and master tunesmith Paddy O'Brien. Played in a lively 4/4 meter, the tune exemplifies the vibrant and rhythmic qualities typical of mid-twentieth-century Irish traditional composition. While its specific historical associations remain undocumented beyond its creation by O'Brien, it has firmly established itself as a staple in modern traditional music sessions.

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