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Thread #47638   Message #711453
Posted By: IanC
16-May-02 - 06:19 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Comin Through the Rye (modern)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Comin Through the Rye (modern)
A slight correction, though it doesn't materially affect Callie's request.

I though I'd just confirm what I said using the Bodleian Collection. From this, it appears that Comin' Thro' The Rye, unlike Annie Laurie was fairly popular during the first half of the 19th Century. I still think that the modern versions will almost invariably spring from the "Jenny Lind" sheet music, which was incredibly widespread.

:-)
Ian