Leaving the Auld Music was written by Chris for Danny Carnahan using a traditional tune. Chris and Danny performed together for several years in the early 80’s and recorded two phonograph albums together,  New Leaves (1981) and Boarderlands (1982).

This was recorded at the Chris Caswell concert on November 8, 2008. At the concert, Chris noted that this was written for Danny, not about him.

This video is also posted on YouTube.