Hello Billy, The "Let's Go A-huntin'" Billy Barlow song is different from all of the other Billy Barlow songs. It seems to be related to the "hunting of the wren" songs and is a later song than the others. It's American in style. It may be that the Billy Barlow name has been slotted in. This could have been done for Cowell's 1860 tour but as I said this is speculation on my part. The song's earliest date in print (that I've come across so far) post-dates this tour.

(Cowell actually went to America at the age of 2 and was raised there. He went back to England at the age of 18.)

I print off copies of my book for anyone who is interested in Billy Barlow for free - because I'm so besotted with Billy. Might have to ask for postage or an exchage or something. It's rather bulky. Has a good index and reference notes. I'm proud of them. Cheers, Joy