Winkers Song (Misprint) tune?

Subject: Winkers Song (Misprint) tune?
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Oct 22 - 07:06 AM

Anyone know if this tune was borrowed from an existing trad/ 'folk club' tune or did wotsizzname really compose it?

Subject: RE: Winkers Song (Misprint) tune?
From: Long Firm Freddie
Date: 18 Oct 22 - 07:45 AM

It appears to have been written by Doc Cox as a tribute to George Formby.

Full story here.

The tune is used by the musicians who follow the Deptford (London) Jack in the Green every May Day.

Deptford Jack 2022 video here.

The Winkers Song is played from about 14 minutes in.

LFF

Subject: RE: Winkers Song (Misprint) tune?
From: Manitas_at_home
Date: 18 Oct 22 - 08:26 AM

The tune played there is the Rogues March.

Subject: RE: Winkers Song (Misprint) tune?
From: Long Firm Freddie
Date: 19 Oct 22 - 05:24 AM

I did say that the Winkers tune starts at about 14 minutes in. But boy, they do love to play Rogue's March!

LFF

Subject: RE: Winkers Song (Misprint) tune?
From: Manitas_at_home
Date: 19 Oct 22 - 10:31 AM

You did say. I don't know why I missed that.

Subject: RE: Winkers Song (Misprint) tune?
From: Long Firm Freddie
Date: 19 Oct 22 - 10:36 AM

No worries!

LFF