Hello,

I'm working in the Middle East and the song often starts   an agrument. I was living at home when Ron first released it. I think it was when he was with The Wonderful Grand Band.

Mary Black has also recorded it and her version is the one Christy did. The Irish folks here are hard set that either of their two natives wrote the tune. So much so that at one jam when proof of authorship was given it was passed off as a gag. They really slow the song down to a slow ballad tempo. Theylooked at me as if I had two heads the first time I sang thewriter's version

I have heard there was a TV program on the subject not that long ago. I've been unable to find anyone who's seen it.

One of Canada's best kept secerets is Mr. Hynes. Great writer and I understand he's set to release a new one recorded with Paul Mills.

Thanks
Jim