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Thread #160772   Message #3816605
Posted By: Richie
26-Oct-16 - 10:20 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Berkshire Tragedy: Who done it?
Subject: RE: Origins: Berkshire Tragedy: Who done it?
Hi,

Findlater's version, learned circa 1914 from her mother is unique and not based on Scottish tradition. It is closer to US versions than the Scotch. Her daughter sings with her on the recording- link above.

The closest I could get to the town name in the first stanza Maryborough but it sounds more like Mayborough,

Anyone?

Richie