Uncle DavO Yes me too. My husband and I sing it -- sometimes with friends taking the different parts. It is indeed superior to the many other songs all called Billy Barlow which were never meant to be other than topical satire. It seems to have a connection with The Cutty Wren. I have never been able to tie this song in with the others. It is possible to make some studied guesses but they'll upset Q who isn't even reading my references where I give them! The fascination for me, connected with the other Billy Barlow songs, was in the Billy Barlow phenomenon. I think I'll go away and sing "Let's go a-huntin'/Billy Barlow" awhile. Thank you for reminding me what's really important. Sing Sing Sing