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[]
- The Anthology Of American Folk Music
- Mountain Frolic: Rare Old Timey Classics (1925-1930)
Related Articles[]
- List Of Ballad Renditions