CraigS — Actually there was a well-known VD clinic called St. James Infirmary in Greenville, S.C. and I came across an article (sorry, can't remember where or when) that said it was the place referred to in the song. I don't know if it still exists.

The song, of course, is a blues version of the old (English?) ballad The Unfortunate Rake and can also be found in cowboy versions in various areas of the U.S.

BTW, my wife did her nursing and midwifery training at LGI. She's from just outside Hull. Small world, eh?

david