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General Information[]

Performer: Nelstone's Hawaiians
Instrumentation: Steel Guitar
Date of recording: 1929
Record label: Victor
Serial #:V-40193B

Summary[]

(As summarized by Harry Smith, The Anthology Of American Folk Music) "GAUDY WOMAN LURES CHILD FROM PLAYFELLOWS; STABS HIM AS VICTIM DICTATES MESSAGE TO PARENTS." (2)

Information On This Song[]

This song is a rendition of Child Ballad #155 (Sir Hugh), 18 versions were featured, versions g and k are most like this one.

Albums Featuring This Song[]

Related Articles[]

  • List Of Ballad Renditions

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