“The Man of Burningham Town”
Description
A man of (Burningham) goes to sea; his wife spends her time carousing. He returns to see her out on the town; he sneaks home and sends the maid to announce his arrival. She proclaims her delight, but he beats her with a rope. She promises to reform.
Recordings
- Harry Cox, "The Birmingham Man" (on HCox01)
References
- Vaughan Williams/Lloyd, pp. 68-69, "The Man of Burningham Town" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Kennedy 195, "The Birmingham Boys" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Creighton-Maritime, p. 123, "There Lived an Old Man in Dover" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #665
- BI, VWL068