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This tragic tale was first used in an operetta 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths' (1803) written by George Colman the Younger (1762-1836). It was set to the tune of Samuel Foote’s “Ally Croaker” written for The Englishman in Paris (1753). The Kingston Trio in 1960s had a hit with this song but we have rather adapted it from their version! The song mentions ratafia which in 1742 was a popular light-flavoured liqueur of amazing potency which originated in Middlesex. We still believe that maybe Miss Bailey was not quite dead but rather a clever girl with a penchant for pulling tricks on gullable men! Don't be scared as the audience join in a chorus of Wooooooooo Miss Bailey!
This video was recorded by Pete Bradley at TwickFolk on Sunday 26th January 2025