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Mike Yates | Origins: Jack Tar / Poor Jack / Saucy Sailor (24) | RE: Origins: Jack Tar / Poor Jack / Saucy Sailor | 12 Nov 10 |
According to William Alexander Barrett, in his 1891 book of English Folksongs, "The Saucy Sailor" has been in print since at least 1781. He cites it as being highly popular with East London factory girls. |