Sweet violets

[David Orsam]

The lyrics of Sweet Violets were published in the Pall Mall Gazette 10 November 1888.

This song was not the song described by Cox. It was not described as having been heard at the same point in time as the song heard by Cox.

Did Kelly even sing it?

Who was "a woman", telling the press that this song was sung by Kelly?

Why did the press get the information of this song?

What do the contents of the song mean from the perspective of the song itself?

You of anyone should know that the press sometimes make mistakes Pierre.

The song described by Mrs Cox was "A Violet from Mother's Grave". This song contains a line about a "small violet" as opposed to a "sweet violet".

Can I suggest that the explanation is that the Pall Mall Gazette was confused and identified the wrong song as having been sung by MJK and therefore published the lyrics to the wrong song?

[Pierre]

The lyrics of Sweet Violets were published in the Pall Mall Gazette 10 November 1888.

This song was not the song described by Cox. It was not described as having been heard at the same point in time as the song heard by Cox.

Did Kelly even sing it?

Who was "a woman", telling the press that this song was sung by Kelly?

Why did the press get the information of this song?

What do the contents of the song mean from the perspective of the song itself?

Regards, Pierre