Thanks Dennis for reminding me of Bill Bailey. <URL:
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/SPbailey.htm
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Wonderful fellow, RIP. SF DSA once had him lead a walking tour of local
radical history locations. Another great figure local, a Red with nothing
to apologize for, William "Bill" Sennett, who fought in Spain in the Int'l.
Brigades. Was a leader of the Illinois CP. Has a great Ralph Fasanella
paiting in his living room. Fascinating on the dillemmas faced by "Fifth
Amendment" Communists...that dared not speak the name CPUSA. Song title by
the Gun Club, "Bill Bailey." No relation. <URL:
http://www.furious.com/perfect/gunclub3.html
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Lead off track "Bill Bailey," which takes its name and first line from a
traditional number, is supposedly about Nick Cave.
--
Michael Pugliese
"Without knowing that we knew nothing, we went on talking without listening to
each other. Sometimes we flattered and praised each other, understanding that
we would be flattered and praised in return. Other times we abused and shouted
at each other, as if we were in a madhouse." -Tolstoy