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Red Is The Rose
On September 10, 1602
Red Hugh O'Donnell dies in Spain. The British had sent an agent to poison him. Some say he succeeded, others say O'Donnell died of natural causes.
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Johnny's Gone To Hilo
(Trad)
My Johnny's gone, what shall I do?
Johnny's gone to Hilo
My Johnny's gone and I'll go too
Johnny's gone to Hilo

Hilo-you Hilo my Johnny's gone
What shall I do?
Johnny's gone to Hilo

My Johnny's gone to old Rio
Johnny's gone to Hilo
To see them Spanish girls I know
Johnny's gone to Hilo

Hilo-you Hilo my Johnny's gone
What shall I do?
Johnny's gone to Hilo

My Johnny's gone and left us all
Johnny's gone to Hilo
My Johnny's gone for evermore
Johnny's gone to Hilo

Hilo-you Hilo my Johnny's gone
What shall I do?
Johnny's gone to Hilo
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