I think I have sung this number almost as many time as Rita. I live in Quebec and went to see Rita when she first came up. There are many transplanted Maritimers here and I think that 90% were at the show. To see a grown man being brought to tears brings one to yours as well. Rita can do this.
She promised that the next time up she would sing it in French. And She did a chorus on her second apparence. I'm still looking for it.   Unfortunately, I don't think it was recorded. What a truly amazing lady. Visit her tea house on your travels to Cape Breton. A wonderful experience.
Note: Frank White"s version. Very interesting??