I am searching for the lyrics to a song called Elecampane, which was part of a show called Doctor Electron's Travelling Fair (or something similar) extracts of which were broadcast on Folk on Two in the early 80s.

It's possible that this was by the band called Elecampane, who were known for unusual stage shows.

My dad had this on a cassette tape for many years but it's vanished now.

The lyrics I remember are:

I have a little bottle for pains within and out
It cure's the rabies, whooping cough, the palsy and the gout
.....
A heaving glass of Elecampane will bring the dead to life

One day I met young Sally and she was a farmer's daughter
I made my mind up there and then that I would go and court her
...... my manhood caused me strife
But a heaving glass of Elecampane soon brought the dead to life.

There were other verses too, but I can't remember any lyrics.

There's only one reference to this song online and that's on a gardening blog written by my mother!

Other songs from the show included "There's Dancing Bears in Marshfield" and "Going to the Fair" (both of which I can remember - hit me up if you need the lyrics or arrangement!) and Shall We Gather At The River.