When did the (anonymous?) musical phrases, "Over the wall is out, boys," and, "Good Evening, Friends," come about?
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"Over the wall is out" is originally from a song called "Little Chance" from the Northumberland area of England. That was about a coalpit accident. The song was rewritten with different lyrics in the 1950s that included the quote line.