[The Rez]

Hey Folkies,

Thanks Big for the info.

I'd known Christy Moore brought *Derry* to prominence, but
- as did others - figured Gord's progressions and melody were
"borrowed" Also aware Bobby Sands wrote the saga which
Christy Moore conformed into lyrics. Beyond that I was unaware
. . . until now.

As to the melody, yes Peter - *traditional* is the correct word.
Now, I'm quite curious as to the roots of the tune. It's not uncommon
- especially in ages past - to "borrow" a folk melody to carry new words
[ala Francis Scott Key and The Star Spangled Banner]

The group I heard [The Fenians] even do a medley of *Queen of the
County Down* and *The Fighting 69th* which share a common traditional
melody. As these guys live in my part of The Ocean . . .
I'll ask for their *Irish* input.

They do another fine song [Willie McBride] that incorporates the refrain
from Streets of Laredo [words, not tune] "Beat the drum slowly, play the
pipes lowly . . . " wasn't likely created by an American cowboy.

Most likely came over from the British Isles, as did the vast majority of
tunes later to take on an American flavor. I love the lineage of The Music

Now . . . about those royalies - hmmmmm?

I hear you jj - Miguel stands tall . . . alongside the tallest.

Thank you, Sir Johnny . . . I've been too long absent from your leading.

Blessings,

Rez