Mudcat Café message #3087976

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Thread #5070 Message #3087976
Posted By: Lighter
03-Feb-11 - 01:27 PM
Thread Name: Origins:A-Rovin/Maid from Amsterdam/Amsterdam Maid
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Maid from Amsterdam / Amsterdam Maid

The "Secret agent 'Enry 'Yde" business was recorded by Oscar Brand in the 1950s. He either invented it or got it from a very contemporary source.