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Lyr Req: There were three sailors of Bristol city

22 Apr 02 - 02:32 PM (#695769)
Subject: There were three men of Bristol city
From: Deni

does anyone please know this song, or who wrote it. it's all about Little Boy Billy who was nearly eaten by his shipmates because all they had left was one split pea. I won't spoil the ending by telling you what happens, but it's a cracker...

Please...

Ta

deni


22 Apr 02 - 02:38 PM (#695773)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There were three men of Bristol city
From: GUEST,greg stephens

Cyril Tawney recorded it (probably by no means the first). William Thackeray (author of Vanity Fair) wrote the words. A classic. A great audience participation number.


22 Apr 02 - 02:57 PM (#695793)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There were three men of Bristol city
From: MMario

Actually - rumour hath it that Thackeray ADAPTED the words from Sept Ans Sur Mer


22 Apr 02 - 03:04 PM (#695802)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There were three men of Bristol city
From: GUEST,greg stephens

with a touch of the "Ship in distress"


22 Apr 02 - 03:52 PM (#695851)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There were three men of Bristol city
From: Malcolm Douglas

I posted Theckeray's text some time ago, together with a good few links to related material here and elsewhere in the English, French and Portugese traditions, here: Penguin: The Ship In Distress


23 Apr 02 - 05:25 AM (#696333)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There were three men of Bristol city
From: Deni

Thanks a bunch for this info. I now have found the words thanks to you all. it is a great song and can't fail to raise broad grins all round.

Cheers

Deni

Now let me say my catechism....