I've just been listening to The People Have Songs, Miguel Heatwole's celebration of singing sessions, double CD issued in 2001, & love this song sung by Frank Moore.
Daintry Frank – a mate of Simon’s from up north – was one of those discoveries that make folk festivals so worthwhile. I’ve not seen any of the films he’s in but oh, what a voice!
If you want to hear Daintree Frank's version (I also love that voice!) the CD is available from Miguel tracks are also available on bandcamp

METHO MAN by Graeme Connors

video - Graeme Connors singing Metho Man

On the edge of the mangrove, down by Casey’s hole
There lives the Metho Man
Beneath rusting wrought iron, a fire’s burning low
There lives the Metho Man

CHORUS
Come my beauty and dance
They’re playing the Varsovienna
Come my beauty and drink
Drink to the memory of a younger man’s dreams

Late at night you can hear them float by on the wind
The songs of the Metho Man
His voice at times booming, sometimes high and thin
The songs of the Metho Man

CHORUS

My Grandfather knew him, from his time on the rails
Said he was real quiet, always kept to himself
On the edge of the mangrove, down by Casey's Hole
There died the Metho Man
They say he just fell asleep in the flames
And there died the Metho Man

CHORUS x 2