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Thread #24481 Message #280093
Posted By: GUEST,murray@mpce.mq.edu.au
18-Aug-00 - 02:54 AM
Thread Name: Derivation of 'Kisses Sweeter than Wine'
Subject: RE: Derivation of 'Kisses Sweeter than Wine'
Bud. That is a short and direct answer! If he just stole the tune, I wouldn't expect kisses to appear before that. Do you think Leadbelly's version is a parody on Hays'. He certainly would be familiar with the Hays song.