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Thread #28624   Message #3687438
Posted By: GUEST,Nick Dow
20-Dec-14 - 05:39 PM
Thread Name: Versions: So Be Easy and Free When You're Drinkin'
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: So Be Easy and Free When You're. . .
I collected a version from Dorset Traditional singer Bill House in 1984. his dad George sang it as well, but the Hammond brothers only took 8 songs from him in 1906.
There were a number of Scots regiments posted around Weymouth in the 1860's and it explains the numerous scots songs found in the west country. Take a look at 'Marrowbones' again with that in mind, fascinating.
My recordings are on line at the British Library.
seasons greetings
Nick