- Written by
- [Traditional]
- Language
- English
- Comments
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[Roud 180; Laws P9; G/D 6:1219; Henry H72; Ballad Index LP09; Bodleian Roud 180; Mudcat 167854; trad.]
Description - A wealthy lady named Sally at first scorns a suitor (usually either a doctor or a sailor), then changes her mind and calls for him. She admits that she is dying for love of him. He informs her that he intends to dance on her grave. She takes three rings from her fingers for him to wear while dancing, then dies.
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The theme of this traditional is similar to The Brown Girl but with the male/female and class distinction roles reversed. - Licensing
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Versions
Fine Sally / Rich Irish Lady / Sailor from Dover written by [Traditional] English
Title | Performer | Release date | Info | ||
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The Dover Sailor | A.L. Lloyd | 1956 | |||
The Rich Irish Lady | The Seegers | 1957 | |||
Rich Irish Lady | Judy Mayhan | 1962 | |||
Sally | Sarah Ogan Gunning | 1965 | |||
Sailor from Dover | Shirley & Dolly Collins | 1994 | |||
Fine Sally | John Cohen | November 17, 1998 | |||
Queen Sally | Cath & Phil Tyler | February 4, 2008 | |||
Fine Sally | Bellowhead | June 30, 2014 | |||
The Rich Irish Lady - Jeff Sturgeon | Shirley Collins | November 4, 2016 | Medley |