Lyr Req: Two Sisters Nonsense version

Subject: Lyr Req: Two Sisters Nonsense version
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 31 Jan 20 - 05:05 PM

Hi
Here's a request for someone like Jon Lighter or Mick Pearce.
In Cazden's Catskills book they mention a nonsense version of Child 10 The Two Sisters, with title The Three Sisters. I've found 3 or 4 versions with this title but not what I would call obviously nonsense.
Probably an American piece and possibly a minstrel adaptation.

Any light from Lighter would be welcome.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters Nonsense version
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Jan 20 - 05:36 PM

Ask Judy Cook - she collects versions of the Two Sisters.
Tradsinger

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters Nonsense version
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 01 Feb 20 - 10:07 AM

Thanks, G
How do I do that?
Is she a Catter?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters Nonsense version
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 01 Feb 20 - 03:03 PM

Thanks for Judy's contact details, Susan.
I've already answered my own question now. There are several versions in Child itself in the endnotes to version 10L, actually dating from the early 18th century. Good early examples of burlesque which is what I'm looking for.

Many thanks to those who have helped.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters Nonsense version
From: Joe Offer
Date: 01 Feb 20 - 05:26 PM

Well, there's always The Cruelish Sister, by the inimitable Sadie Damascus.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Two Sisters Nonsense version
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 01 Feb 20 - 06:21 PM

Great stuff! reminds me of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes.