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This is another George Formby song that I first heard in childhood. It is a jolly song of a window cleaner describing the more entertaining perks of his profession. It's a regular recruiting song for this ill-paid job. The version which I sing can be found in101 Pub Favourites for Buskers.
Whilst searching the Internet for links for this song I found a very funny parody entitled "The Reinstalling Windows Song" by a certain Ivor Benjamin. This parody is universes away from the sentiments expressed in George Formby's version but is slap-bang up-to-date for all those Bill Gates admirers out there in cyberspace. Thanks a lot Ivor!
"When I'm Cleaning Windows" has been recorded by:
CD tracks/info George Formby on "His Greatest Favourites" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info George Formby on "It's Turned Out Nice Again" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info George Formby on "Ultimate Collection" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info Various Artists on "49 Golden Treasures" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info Various Artists on "Hits of '36" amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca
CD tracks/info George Formby on "When I'm Cleaning Windows" amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca