The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #111362   Message #2563395
Posted By: Malcolm Douglas
10-Feb-09 - 10:16 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Pendle, oh Pendle / Old Pendle
Subject: RE: Origins: Pendle, oh Pendle / Old Pendle
I don't doubt your ear; as I say, I'm not familiar with 'Old Pendle'. After some consideration, I'd suggest that the 'Rosemary' tune is pretty much a variation (conscious or unconscious) on 'The Unfortunate Rake'.