I didn’t name the author because i wasn’tsure who it was, Stan Rogers did the classic verson, but as far as i was told it was a rendition of a old folk song. As well (the version i heard the most of) was by The Irish Rovers.
I figured it would be like writing the lyrics to Hey Joe (covered by Jimi Hendrix, i’ve never heard anyone say who wrote it) or House of the Rising Sun (Bob Dylan and The Animals covered, no idea who wrote it)
Plus, it’s one hell of a good song
Dropzone: I’m not sure of the song you’re talking about, i know another about Americans plundering Charlottetown during the revolution… any good?)
Upham