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Thread #120078   Message #2608631
Posted By: Snuffy
10-Apr-09 - 09:12 AM
Thread Name: Indian sea songs & chanteys/shanties
Subject: RE: Indian sea songs & chanteys/shanties
I believe that A. L. Lloyd is responsible for the "Bengal Bay" reference in "Bold Reilly."

I've never been really comfortable with "Bengal Bay", and usually sing Frisco in place of Bengal. Reassuring to find that my doubts may not have been totally unfounded.