“The Banks of the Gaspereaux”

Description

A logging crew comes to work the Gaspereaux. The singer (who is one of the loggers) meets a girl (nicknamed "Robin Redbreast" after her dress); they fall in love, but neither will leave home for the other, and they part

Notes

Manny/Wilson: "The Gaspereaux, or Gaspereau, is a river in Queen's County [New Brunswick], a branch of the St. John." - BS

References

1. Laws C26, "The Banks of the Gaspereaux"
2. Doerflinger, pp. 246-247, "The Banks of the Gaspereaux" (1 text)
3. Peacock, pp. 744-745, "The Banks of the Gaspereau" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Leach, pp. 770-771, "The Banks of Gaspereaux" (1 text)
5. Manny/Wilson 2, "The Banks of the Gaspereaux (Robin Redbreast)" (1 text, 1 tune)
6. DT 576, BNKSGASP GASPERAU
7. Roud #1925
8. BI, LC26