Aird, James bap.17.apr.1748-bur.15.sep.1795 Scotland, Glasgow Govan - Glasgow
1778 he had started a music shop at Candleriggs Street in Glasgow, c1780-c1795 music editor and publisher in Glasgow mainly of his own compositions or arrangements but also original compositions by other composers, 1783 his music shop was at King Street in Glasgow, 1791 at New Wynd in Glasgow ; son of James Aird (Govan 1723-) and Isobell Fogo (Govan 1726-)

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[] The surprise "Tither morn when I forlorn", a favourite Scots song. Voice and harpsichord or guitar
the words by a Scots gentleman
pub Printed and sold by Jas. Aird, Glasgow c1780

[] Old Leo, a favourite song in memory of the glorious year 1759. Voice and harpsichord or guitar
composer unknown
sung by Mr. I.I. of Liverpool
pub Printed for & sold by Iames Aird, Glasgow c1780

[] Britannia's call, a favourite new song. Tune Come then all ye social powers. Voice and harpsichord with figured bass, with chorus in two parts, with a version for 1-2 flutes
pub Printed and sold by James Aird, Glasgow c1780

[] The British Grenadiers "Some talk of Alexander". Voice with 3-part chorus and harpsichord with figured bass, with a version for the guitar
pub Printed and sold by James Aird, Glasgow c1780

[] Aileen aroon, a favourite Irish song. Voice and harpsichord
pub Printed for & sold by Iames Aird, Glasgow c1780

[] A selection of Scotch airs, adapted to the fife, violin, or German-flute. Vol 1
pub Printed and sold by James Aird, Glasgow 1784

[] Aird's 6th and last volume of Scotch, English, Irish and foreign airs, adapted for the fife, violin, or German flute. Vol 6
pub Printed and sold by A. MacGowan, Glasgow 1798

[] The broom on Cowdenknows "When summer comes". Voice and harpsichord or guitar
sung at Sadler's Wells
pub Printed and sold by James Aird junr., Glasgow c1785

[] Johnny and Jenny, a favourite Scots song. Voice and harpsichord; with versions for the flute and for the guitar
sung by Mr. Wilson
pub Printed and sold by Iames Aird, Glasgow c1785

[] Bess the gawkie "Blyth young Bess to Jean did say", a favourite Scotch song. Voice and harpsichord or guitar
pub Printed and sold by James Aird, Glasgow c1790

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