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Thread #22603   Message #247570
Posted By: GUEST,Liz J
27-Jun-00 - 03:35 AM
Thread Name: Inappropriate melodies,ctd.
Subject: RE: Inappropriate melodies,ctd.
Yes indeed While Shepherds to Ilkley Moor is part of the South Derbyshire/Sheffield area carol singing tradition.

I always judge a tune as to how well Pinball Wizzard fits. Try it! you'll be amazed how often it works without too much squeezing. And the traditional extra verses to White Cockade ("It was one summers morning as I wallked over the moss" version) are of course Ever since I was a young man I played the silver ball etc Karma Karma Karma Karma Chameleon etc Oh my old man's a dustman etc