This is like one of Scott Joplin's "middle period" works - the early ones are often upbeat and carefree with the late ones being more heavyset and profound. The middle ones are an interesting case, as they are often pure in their intent, presenting emotions and moods in a strangely transparent, genuine way - and in this rag we see a Joplin in a rare moment of unabashed joy, free from the melancholy of a lot of his more serious ragtime music.
While the correct name of this piece is "The Peacherine Rag," it should be noted that the title on the Richard ZImmerman CD is, in fact, "The Peachtree Rag." The poster's mistake is at least an honest one!
You intrigued me with the title 'Peachtree Rag', you mad me think there was a Scott Joplin Rag I hadn't heard of. I was very disappointed to discover otherwise and very much annoyed that you didn't get the name right.
For everyone irritated that he made a mistake title, the poster is not going to fix it. He or she has almost 1500 videos and this one was posted over two years ago. He (or she) will never look at it again.
Yes- I love this song/ can play it on the piano; but I have to agree- this is called the Peacherine Rag. Some people do know this already and have posted comments that I definitely agree with.
