Lyr Req: Green Banana Johnny

Subject: Lyr Req: Green Banana Johnny
From: GUEST,tenbears
Date: 02 Dec 11 - 12:14 PM

Can anyone help me on these lyrics. Heard them last night from the Fishermen's Friends and its a brilliant song -any info appreciated1

Thans as always!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Green Banana Johnny
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 03 Dec 11 - 03:20 PM

The song isn't mentioned on the web site of Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends.

However, the Harry Browns of Bristol have recorded it on their album "Raising Wind."

I couldn't find any lyrics or online recordings.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Green Banana Johnny
From: GUEST,tenbears
Date: 04 Dec 11 - 06:02 AM

Thanks Jim!
Another superlative group of singers! Have ordered the CD

Regards

Kerry Sullivan

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Green Banana Johnny
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 05 Dec 11 - 10:29 PM

Kerry: When you get the CD, could you post the lyrics here? As well as any information you get about its origin, etc.