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Thread #126347 Message #2910886
Posted By: GUEST,Lighter
20-May-10 - 06:50 PM
Thread Name: From SF to Sydney - 1853 Shanties Sung?
Subject: RE: From SF to Sydney - 1853 Shanties Sung?
As for the tune, my guess is that Hugill just liked it better. Since Lloyd wrote that it came from an old sailor, Hugill could sing it with a clear conscience.