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15 Oct 05 - 10:41 AM (#1583585) Subject: happy? - Oct 15 (Frankie and Albert) From: Abby Sale One of the better theories of the song's basis (Harry Smith was one proponent) links "Frankie and Albert (aka Johnnie)" to the murder of Allen Britt by Frankie Baker in St. Louis, Mosouri, on 10/15/1899 . She was jealous of his relationship with Alice Pryor. See The Ballad Index Copyright © 2005, Abby Sale - all rights reserved What are Happy's all about? See Notes and Index |