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Thread #52717   Message #3692757
Posted By: Mysha
10-Mar-15 - 02:56 AM
Thread Name: Origin: Johnny Come Down to Hilo
Subject: RE: Origin: Johnny Come Down to Hilo
Hi Joe,

Well, the reason I didn't see the sailor as a good alternative is that I don't get why he is such a sight to see with his sea boots on.

Other than that: I think Ken Schatz has a point when he moves up the dollar a time verse to the other gal verses, to give some context for "She". And, I'd go with Who's been here there, rather than Sally. But then, I know Sally as a Hogeye verse, and don't know Who's been here that way. Still, I prefer the link with the chorus it has.

Ah, and in the notes you'll probably have to spell out "'Badian" in full. What are you going to do with the pace? Popular pace or workable pace?

Bye
                                                                Mysha