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Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs
| GUEST,The Sandman | 18 Jan 21 - 12:20 PM | |
| Felipa | 18 Jan 21 - 02:48 PM | |
| GUEST | 18 Jan 21 - 03:14 PM | |
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Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs
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Subject: Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs From: GUEST,The Sandman Date: 18 Jan 21 - 12:20 PM Blue ribbons in song was it a sign of fidelity? Yellow Hand kerchief was it a warning of Venereal disease? eg flash company. and the meaning of Blue Gaiters and White flounces in Rambling Irishman? |
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Subject: RE: Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs From: Felipa Date: 18 Jan 21 - 02:48 PM I know the line as "blue petticoats and white flounces", and I just thought that was how the sailors' sweethearts dressed. |
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Subject: RE: Coloured Ribbons and Handkerchiefs From: GUEST Date: 18 Jan 21 - 03:14 PM Hello felipa, the lyrics vary a tad, maybe your interpretation is right, just curious |
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