Susannes Folksong-Notizen
[1976:] Learned from Gibb Todd at singing sessions in the 'Old Dyers Arms' in Coventry. The theme is a common one: the mother warning her virgin daughter of the dangers of dallying with soldiers. The Lancashire Lads were the soldiers of the Lancashire Regiment. (Notes Finbar & Eddie Furey, 'The Farewell Album')
[1977:] [The regiment,] known as 'Lascelles' in 1795, acquired the nickname, 'Wolfe's Own', after fighting at Quebec. In 1782 it became the 47th (Lancashire) Regiment, otherwise known as 'The Lancashire Lads', and is now part of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment. [...] The 47th had unusual white facings [on their lapels]. (Palmer, Soldier 146)
[2001:] "The Lancashire Lads," as performed in recent years by Old Blind Dogs, was first fitted with its tune by the Halliard [...], a trio featuring Dave Moran (vocals), Nic Jones (vocals, fiddle, guitar), and Nigel Patterson (mandolin, recorder). (Dirty Linen, review 'The Halliard : Jon Raven / The Jolly Machine', June-July)
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