Carrying on from Art Thieme's comments above, I think all will find that most versions of "By The Hush" sung today can ultimately be traced to Canadians: O.J. Abbott or Tom Brandon... certainly, they were they first to record it.

It occasionally happens that an exceptional song, on the edge of extinction, reappears and has renewed popularity. The best case in point? "The Leaving of Liverpool" was collected by William Main Doerflinger from Dick Maitland. MacColl & Lloyd got it from Shantymen and Shantyboys. Lou Killen got it from Ewan. Luke Kelly got it from Lou. The Clancys got it from Luke. Otherwise, we wouldn't have it.

Two great songs. Isn't life wonderful!