Mudcat Café message #3542301

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Thread #151630 Message #3542301
Posted By: Jack Campin
27-Jul-13 - 04:44 AM
Thread Name: Ovio / Clementine (tune origins)
Subject: RE: Ovio / Clementine (tune origins)

I wonder if the common origin could be a military march? The march rhythm in "Clementine" isn't otherwise common in folk songs, and the hymn tune mutes it.