Lewis Mills didn't make it too far, from what I understand, so I could write a SHORT song about his exploits.

It appears that there are two distinct versions of H&S in existence: the west coast version, as heard on Shanghai'd on the Willamette's and Pint and Dale's recordings, and the east coast variant (the way it's done by folks who learned it from Forebitter's or my recording). I have to admit it's a thrill to watch this song becoming a "folk song". Thought I'd have to be dead for all this to happen.

Keep singing,

JB