Old Johnny Bugger Traditional Lancashire/Yorkshire folk song by John Dean

Performed in a style after the Great Whistling Sunny boy Entwistle, Wild Frederick Arkwright and Muddy boots Glegg. You may also find my other songs of interest on you tube. Please note there is no sexual meaning to the wording ’Gay old Bugger’ Gay meant [or still does] Happy bright and cheerful. ’Gay old Bugger’ meant a rascal, bugger being from the word begger. Bugger is a term used by most people in Lancashire/Yorkshire without sexual meaning. This song is also sung throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and maybe Wales using regional variations
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