This morning, iTunes shuffle mode paired Cheryl Wheeler's "When Fall Comes To New England" with the "Square Check Tune/When Cheer Fills The Hearts Of My Friends" instrumental by Barry Phillips and William Coulter. Wheeler's ode to Autumn struck me as a fitting prelude to a medley of two songs that could have underscored a Puritan dance. Granted, dancing wasn't high on the list of Puritan priorities, but I suspect even the most ardent foe of it would have enjoyed such melodies.
Monday, July 10, 2023
The allure of shuffle mode XXXI
