Without any doubt, the Jim MacLeod Band was the very best, with the distinctive "RANCO" sound accordion played the one and only Tommy Ford. All the band members were a sheer pleasure to meet and speak to and their music was the best! Happy times in the Hydro, always packed. Jim Macleod indeed was a truly 'a man of music'!!
Tommy Ford owned 2 Ranco accordions. On for Broadcasts and TV and the other for playing at the Hydro in Dunblane. Great sounding accordion - unique sound of the Jim MacLeod Band days.
Alex Doig on drums, John Sinton on bass fiddle, Jim Cleland on second accordion, Tommy Ford Lead accordion and Jim Macleod on Piano. Tunes Master David Cleland and The Dunblane Hydro March. Interestingly no fiddler in the band on this recording due to Ron Gonella calling off.
Definately the MacLeod sound,with Tommy Ford on the Ranco. However, the video shows Gary Blair playing in a hall, not Dunblane Hydro! Old film footage with a studio recording of recent times.
Deffo two boxes there.......Mr Ford and A.N.Other. Unless Mr Blair is playing with a backing track........I think somebody's trying to be too clever, dubbing JM onto a GB film...
Without any doubt, the Jim MacLeod Band
was the very best, with the distinctive "RANCO" sound accordion played the one and only Tommy Ford. All the band members were a sheer pleasure to meet and speak to and their music was the best! Happy times in the Hydro, always packed. Jim Macleod indeed was a truly 'a man of music'!!
I used to dance to this music many moons ago in Scotland
Tommy Ford owned 2 Ranco accordions. On for Broadcasts and TV and the other for playing at the Hydro in Dunblane. Great sounding accordion - unique sound of the Jim MacLeod Band days.
A sad loss....the maestro. plus the unmistakable accordion of Tommy Ford....
*One* for Broadcasts and TV and the other for playing at the Hydro in Dunblane. Great sounding accordion - unique sound of the Jim MacLeod Band days.
love it, played at me grans funeral
Brilliant now both Jim and Jimmy gone they're very much missed.
very good Tommy ford stays 4 door down from me its amazing
Love it!!!
Alex Doig on drums, John Sinton on bass fiddle, Jim Cleland on second accordion, Tommy Ford Lead accordion and Jim Macleod on Piano. Tunes Master David Cleland and The Dunblane Hydro March. Interestingly no fiddler in the band on this recording due to Ron Gonella calling off.
Definately the MacLeod sound,with Tommy Ford on the Ranco. However, the video shows Gary Blair playing in a hall, not Dunblane Hydro! Old film footage with a studio recording of recent times.
Nothing wrong with this band and style
No sure, but probably Jim Cleland on 2nd box.
Wonder if that's Jim Johnstone on 2nd box.......
No mention of what any of the tunes are ..... ?
It sounds like Tommy Ford but the Guy playing looks like Garry Blair ?
Deffo two boxes there.......Mr Ford and A.N.Other. Unless Mr Blair is playing with a backing track........I think somebody's trying to be too clever, dubbing JM onto a GB film...
This is so Scottish.
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