The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #108622   Message #2277470
Posted By: Les in Chorlton
02-Mar-08 - 01:19 PM
Thread Name: Origin: Away, Away with Rum, by Gum
Subject: RE: Origin - Away away with rum
Thanks Frank. I think we have a good trail going back to the early 50's. the song seems to consolidate to its present form by then.

The interesting bit is where it came from before WW2. Perhaps Barbara Dane could help. I tried her website but couldn't find an e-mail address. She is busy celebrating 80 years of life so she sure has some experience to draw on.

Cheers

Les