A terrific song IMO, and the CBS performance on Funny Old World is the one for me, so far (I have yet to hear the Private Peaceful one, and look forward to doing so)

I imagine that Jim Boyes brought it to CBS from his old partnership with the Bradys, Swan Arcade. Their recording of the song is quite different and can be found on the Fellside CD Round Again. It is still available (FECD160) and well worth having.

John Tams aficionados are doubtless aware of the funeral scene in 'Sharpe's Justice' (the trouble at t'mill episode) in which we are treated to one verse and chorus. Nice plain performance, a shame it isn't full length.