The Boston Burglar
1967 single by Johnny McEvoy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Boston Burglar (Roud 261) was a number one hit in the Irish Charts for Johnny McEvoy in 1967.[1] It is a transportation ballad commonly assumed to have been adapted in America from the sea shanty The Whitby Lad / Botany Bay.[2] before the 20th century. The filk song Banned from Argo's tune was based on this song.
Quick Facts Single by Johnny McEvoy, B-side ...
"The Boston Burglar" | |
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Single by Johnny McEvoy | |
B-side | "I Still Miss Someone" |
Released | 1967 |
Genre | Folk, Irish |
Label | Pye |
Songwriter(s) | Unknown (Trad.) |
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