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Thread #86707 Message #1614645
Posted By: GUEST,Bob Coltman
27-Nov-05 - 09:02 AM
Thread Name: Origins: I met a fair maiden in Frisco (BAWDY)
Subject: RE: Origins: Help me identify this song? BAWDY
John,
The tune is "I've Got No Use For The Women," written and published by Chicago radio cowboy singer Travis B. Hale, recorded by him 1927. It has since been covered by everyone from Bradley Kincaid to Burl Ives.
The resemblance to the version I know of "Botany Bay" is not very close.
By the way, John, I've been trying to get hold of you -- emailed your site with no answer. I've got that tape of originals we talked about. Still want it? If so, email your mailing address to