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Head Hung

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 30, 2012 by Ken BiggerJan 5, 2015

  I found the music of Colorado-based songwriter and recording artist Rorey Carroll, when she “liked” our Facebook page.  I looked up her web site, and gave “Head Hung” a listen, and heard something I recognized in this original murder … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Caleb Meyer, Cruel Willie, David Rawlings, Gillian Welch, Head Hung, I Hung My Head, Johnny Cash, Rorey Carroll, Sting

The red bells beckon you to ride

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 27, 2012 by S. GeeApr 14, 2015

In between “Furnace Room Lullaby” and “Deep Red Bells,” Neko Case released her second original murder ballad, “Make Your Bed.” The song appeared on Canadian Amp, an EP featuringa few covers, one traditional folk song, and two originals.  “Make Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Deep Red Bells, Dirty Knife, Furnace Room Lullaby, Make Your Bed, Maybe Sparrow, Neko Case, Poor Ellen Smith, The Tigers Have Spoken

Deep as I have been done

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 26, 2012 by S. GeeJan 5, 2015

Neko Case playing murder victim on the cover of her album Furnace Room Lullaby In response to a previous post on Nick Cave and Johnny Cash, one of our readers commented that “the emotion in Cave’s voice, along with his … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Deep Red Bells, Furnace Room Lullaby, Knoxville Girl, Neko Case, The Louvin Brothers

Deep Red Bells

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 23, 2012 by S. GeeApr 14, 2015

Last week, Pat asked why we keep pushing the murder ballad for meaning and truth, asking what we need to know that compels us to keep plumbing the depths of these songs? But sometimes, it’s not what we don’t know … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Behind the House, Deep Red Bells, Neko Case

An inherent instability in meaning…

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 20, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanApr 22, 2016

 Note: This is Part 4 of a 4 part series – see also Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. My good friend and co-writer for this blog is visiting here this weekend, and he’s just gone off to bed, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Andy Warhol, David Atkinson, Edward, Marcel Duchamp, Mona Lisa, Salvador Dali, Tristram Coffin

Levon Helm Passes

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 19, 2012 by Matt HengeveldApr 19, 2012

The following message from Levon Helm’s official web page: “Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon. He was surrounded by family, friends and band mates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul.” … Continue reading →

Posted in 3. People, Places & Miscellany, Folk Music News, Obituaries

Why dois your brand sae drap wi bluid?

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 18, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanApr 22, 2016

Note: This is Part 3 of a 4 part series – see also Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4 This week’s first post introduced us to the ballad “Edward” in Ireland and America.  My second post this week introduced … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Bertrand Harris Bronson, Edward, James Twitchell, Oedipus, Old Blind Dogs, Patrick Ward Gainer, Thomas Percy

Levon Helm Battling Cancer

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 17, 2012 by Mark D. MossOct 22, 2018

Sad news. Long-time Woodstock resident and Grammy-winning musician Levon Helm is dying of cancer, according to a message posted on www.levonhelm.com. The message reads: “Dear Friends, Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Please send your … Continue reading →

Posted in 3. People, Places & Miscellany, Folk Music News

It’s all about a little holly bush…

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 17, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanApr 22, 2016

Note: This is Part 2 of a 4 part series – see also Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 We saw in the introductory post for the week that in the murder ballad “Edward“, or Child 13, at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Archer Taylor, Cordelia's Dad, David Atkinson, Edward, Frank Hinchliffe, Jeannie Robertson, John Wesley Harding, Lizzie Wan, My Son David, Nic Jones, Phillips Barry, Steeleye Span, Tristram Coffin

Edward / What Put the Blood? / The Blood on His Shirt Sleeve

Sing Out! Posted on Apr 16, 2012 by Patrick BlackmanApr 25, 2016

  Cain Leadeth Abel to Death – Chromolithograph book plate, James Tissot, 1904 Note: This is Part 1 of a 4 part series – see also Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 This week we’re back in to the Child Ballads.  It’s been … Continue reading →

Posted in Murder Ballad Monday | Tagged Al O'Donnell, Almeda Riddle, Amps for Christ, Child Ballad, Edward, James Tissot, Jan Van Eyck, Jean Ritchie, Karan Casey, Mary Delaney, Muleskinner Jones, Paddy Tunney, Sam Amidon, Thomas Percy, What Put the Blood

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