Whoa! Just discovered this thread and I am chuffed that you like the tune of my version of "Banks...", Phil.

Something I tend to do, especially when learning songs is I change the tune without realising it. I actually got the tune from Frankie Armstrong's version and I might have unconsciously tweaked it. "Casting the black bullet" line I first heard from Margaret Christl and I thought that imagery was striking (no pun intended if there is even a pun there) and I kept it.

This is a fascinating thread and thanks to all who contributed.

Debra Cowan