“Horsham Boys”

Description

Jarvis and James go to the pub and treat all the local low-lifes to drink, in the hope of buying their votes for Jarvis in the Parliamentary election. The rogues drink and smoke with the voters all night; the singer remonstrates with his fellow citizens

Historical references

• 1847 - John Jarvis stands for Parliament

Cross references

• cf. "Buffalo Gals" (tune)

Recordings

• Tony Wales, "Horsham Boys" (on TWales1)