Lyr Req: George Formby Songs

Subject: LYR REQ: George Formby Songs
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 19 Aug 98 - 09:45 PM

I don't know much about Formby except that he was popular in Britain in the 30's (and 40's?), played a really mean banjo-ukelele, and knew nothing about music - and had a number of 'hits'. Songs like 'When I'm Cleaning Windows', 'Leaning on A Lamp Post', 'Why Don't Women Like Me' and (I think) 'Auntie Maggie's Remedy'.

A number of his songs have been revived over the years, but for the most part I have not been able to track down the lyrics. I am especially keen to track down 'Aunty Maggie's Remedy' which was revived in the 60's. The most I can remember goes:

Now when the baby starts crying There must be a reason And if you inspect it you'll see. The poor little chappy. Has covered his nappy, With Aunty Maggie's Remedy

Chorus

It's me Aunty Maggie's Home-Made Remedy, Guaranteed never to fail, That's the stuff that will do the trick, Sold at every chemist for ....

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards John