Murdered Sweetheart Songs
As a special Valentine’s episode, we present collection of folk songs known as “sweetheart murder ballads.” We begin with two newer songs dating to the 19th century, “On the Banks of the Ohio” and “Down in the Willow Garden.” While considered American songs and first documented in Appalachia, these ballads appear to borrow elements from … Read More Read More The post Murdered Sweetheart Songs appeared first on Bone and Sickle.
