A medeval song for the Christmas period: Today I will look at the ballads The Carnal and the Crane, King Pharim, and King Herod and the Cock all of which concern the mythical beginnings of the early life of Jesus of Nazareth. I will look at their known printing history, sing samples of the different versions and end with a full performance of the ballad
04 My Bonny Bonny Boy
12/12/2025 | 12 mins.
Today I will look at two English songs My Bonny, Bonny Boy and The Grey Hawk that share a similar theme of lost love
03 Edward and The Two Brothers
28/11/2025 | 20 mins.
There are two British ballads that are often confused with each other. These ballads are Edward and The Two Brothers. I will also look at Lord Randall which often shares some verses with the Edward ballad and I will include the American ballad known as The Rolling of the Stones which is often linked to the Two Brothers
02 Hares on the Mountain
14/11/2025 | 13 mins.
Today I will look at two English songs Hares on the Mountain and The Furze Field that share a similar theme of sexual desire disguised as countryside theme. I will look at their printing history, sing samples of the different versions and end with a full performance of one of the songss
01 The Daemon Lover aka The House Carpenters Wife
31/10/2025 | 18 mins.
The Deamon Lover or The House Carpenter’s Wife Today I will look at the balld known Deamon Lover or The House Carpenter’s Wife. I will look at the publishing history, sing samples of the song and end on a complete performance of the ballad The ballad tells of a young married woman who is visited by a previous love who had once been he intended husband, She is seduced away from her husband and child by promises of wealth
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