“Woolloomooloo”

Description

The singer describes his shady life since his birth in Woolloomooloo. His father is a drunkard, and his parents fight so often that "Half the time they used to spend in jail." The singer eventually turns to robbery, and ends up in prison himself.

Notes

Woolloomooloo is an inner suburb of Sydney; at one time it had a rather bad reputation. - RBW

References

  1. Fahey-Eureka, pp. 194-195, "Woolloomooloo" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. DT, WOOLOO
  3. BI, FaE194

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1973
Found in: Australia