Wolfgang, obviously they are the real people (73-74) -- wonder if Tommy Sands himself now sings it with the real names? Can't get the place names right though.
Annap, as mentioned, Sean Keane (All Heart No Roses)( Shanachie 79085) does it beautifully, though it is a cassette I have had for a long time. I guess it will be on CD. He does a nice version of "Home Away from Home" -- would be interesting to know if Bill Sables knows it. Nice album, all round.
yours, Peter T.