existence, some of which have been recorded in publications, for example, Traditional Step-Dancing in Scotland while some exist only in the memories of senior dancers. In 2008 the SOBHD recommended a tempo of 112-124 bpm for the Highland Fling on 2008 is 112-124 bpm. This has slowed considerably over the years – from 192 bpm one hundred years ago, 152 bpm in the 1960s and then 134 bpm in the 1980s. In popular culture The Highland Fling is referenced in the lyrics of Harlem hot jazz musician Harry Gibson's 1947 hit "Who Put the Benzedrine in Mrs. Murphy's Ovaltine?" The Highland Fling can be seen in the 2002 film Nicholas Nickleby, performed by Alan Cumming. See also Highland (Scottish) Fling (Scottish) References External links SOBHD – 2015 Championship Steps Fling steps illustrated by C. MacIntyre North in the Book of the Club of True Highlanders, London, 1880 D.R. MacKenzie's Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland; First Step The Highland Fling and How to Teach It, Prof. Grant, Buffalo, NY Silent film footage of the Seann Triubhas, Highland Fling, and Sword Dance from 1915 Film Scotland's Dances shows a Highland Fling at a Braemar Gathering, commentary by Gordon Jackson; "Corn Rigs" sung by Kenneth McKellar Scottish Highland dances