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Title
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Jim the carter lad
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Singer
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Hawkins, Arthur
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Notes
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Note 1
Alfred Williams - 'This song [Isle of France, Gl 28] I also obtained Ablington of Arthur Hawkins, a cottager, and it is interesting to learn that the two, contributed slightly to the making of 'A Cotswold Village'. Mr Hawkins knew two songs - the one here printed and Jim the carter's lad. Mr Gibbs wrote the copy of the latter from his recital and included it in his book. The 'Isle of France' is much the older and better of the two songs, though the other was the more popular, and suited Mr Gibbs purpose.'
Note 2
Chris Wildridge - 'A comparison with the text printed in 'Cotswold villages' shows that to be identical with that given in this song from the 'Miscellaneous' section of the collection. The line length differs, but the words are the same, so I have attributed this song to Arthur Hawkins.'
Transcribed and edited by Chris Wildridge, 2007.
