Absolutely!! And to which you can add a possible earlier influence:
Kenneth Williams AKA Rambling Sid Rumpo and "The Terrible Tale of the
Somerset Nog" (rec. 1967), descended(?) from "Widecombe Fair"
Simon
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From: Georgina Boyes
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: modern versions of ballads
Sid Kipper alias Chris Sugden has written some of the best - and certainly
the funniest modern versions of Child ballads. His 'Big Fatty' a
reconfiguration of Little Musgrave is a delight.
Georgina Boyes
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