Just discovered this old thread while trying to find a link to the lyrics for someone.

It could well be that Bill Hill sang with Bill Smith's brother -- no idea really except that there must be some connection between Bill H and the Corries. They sang at least two of his parody songs -- Lucille was another. Also, the Corries Website sells Bill's own recordings.

To the person who asked earlier in this thread if Bill recorded this, too: Yes, he did. It's on Youtube and probably on one of his CDs for sale on the Corries Website. I think it sounds almost as good as the Corries' version; I haven't heard any other ones. I always enjoy Roy Williamson's expressive voice, whether comedy or melancholy lament, so I'm kind of partial to theirs.