A little more information is in that discussion, but not much. I said then that it seemed a modern song, and I've no reason to alter that opinion; though a little more information would be helpful. I would expect that some kind of copyright information was provided on the Foster and Allen recording: perhaps someone could quote it? Vast numbers of folk have their records. Even I have one (it was very cheap) but it doesn't include the song in question.
It's over-written and melodramatic where the traditional song of the same name is understated and reflective. It's hardly surprising that it's rarely mentioned by comparison.