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Thread #43982   Message #645542
Posted By: George Seto - af221@chebucto.ns.ca
08-Feb-02 - 04:40 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Acadian Driftwood (Robbie Robertson)
Subject: RE: Acadian Driftwood - Plains of Abraham?
Actually, that probably would be better if it were the French and Indian Wars. There were many of them, and as Jack said, it was the concluding battle in France's claims to North American territory.

However, St. Pierre and Miquelon are still part of France, though for the most part, they are North Americans in many ways. They trade with the Newfoundlanders, and Maritimers. Even met some of their musicians at Celtic Colours last year. Great musicians, and very similar to the Acadians.

The song, Acadian Driftwood, is a perennial favourite. Done with no groans like Barrett's Privateers for sure.

Unfortunately, I don't know enough of the French Language to piss into a thimble. HOWEVER, have you tried the translation service which is part of the Mudcat Message Forum?