Leslie Raber (1911-2000)
"Come Dance With Me...a little more!" is now available. It's a two-CD set containing a re-release of previous cassette recordings by Les Raber.
We're so lucky that we can still enjoy these recordings.
The set includes all of the tunes from "Come Dance With Me" (vols. 1 and 2) plus the selections Les recorded on a cassette entitled "Old Time Fiddle."
You can also still purchase the two-cassette set of "Come Dance With Me". (See below.)
- Volume I: Raber's Reel, Ranger Waltz, Pap 'n Mam, Hassleby Steppin, Sophrina, Jig in A, Gordon's Waltz, Durang's Hornpipe, Stewart Carmichael, Black Velvet, Cub Burdon (jig), Cub Burdan (quadrille), Ramsey Waltz, Ramsey, Maggie Bown, Among the Clouds, Big Sandy River, Green Mountain Waltz, Clarinet Polka, Park Avenue, Grampa Raber's
- Volume II: Willow, Acrobatic Reel, Little Red Barn, Ten Strike, Schamas O'Brien, My Best Girl, Jane Ocher, Ramona, Just So, Bill White, The Waltz You Saved for Me, Whislin' Rufus, Jimmy's Jig, Death Valley, Still On the Hill, Unknown Jig, Rusty Nail, Over the Waves, Wake Up Susan, Devil's Dream, and Cabri Waltz.
On his recordings, Les left a link to the past by playing these beautiful old melodies the way they were intended to be played, with depth, feeling, and danceability. He is deeply missed, but his music goes on.
To sample a tiny clip of Les's version of "Cabri Waltz", click the button.
This is a RealAudio file so you'll need the latest Real Player which you can download free!
Make sure you find the "free player." Real Audio continually switches things around on their website and offers some that are not free. But there is always a free version.
There is also a wonderful "tribute" book which was compiled of his tunes called, "Come Dance With Me." This lovely book includes thoughts, stories, and photos of Les and Rosemary.
To order the CDs or the book, contact Judy Raber, Les's daughter by clicking this link: Les Raber CDs, Tapes or Book
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