>>>It's in the Digital Tradition database.<<< ~ Don Firth 26 Mar 09

~~ where it is given the credits "Words by Paul Campbell, music Joel Newman"

Now,we know that "Paul Campbell", as remarked above, was a composite name sometimes used by the Weavers for the supposed author of one of their collaborative efforts. But, in light of all the info on this ancient thread, who is "Joel Newman"? I don't recall that name having occurred anywhere above. As far as I can make out, the tune came from an early Celtic song about a dead cow, adapted by Leadbelly for other purposes ~~ I have got that right, haven't I?

So, in the light of that, I repeat, who this "Joel Newman", named as composer in DT?

~Michael~