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The Feathered Maiden and Other Ballads

Bill Shute and Lisa Null
The Feathered Maiden and Other Ballads

The Feathered Maiden & Other Ballads is a collection of narrative songs from the British Isles and North America. Presented here are several Child ballads in their British and American incarnations, as well as ballads with other origins - the titular "Feathered Maiden" is adapted from a Danish text originating in the late 16th Century. Lisa Null's straightforward and compelling singing style is the record's centerpiece, skillfully accompanied on guitar by Bill Shute whose style calls upon influences as disparate as Archie Fisher and The Byrds. Also present is lap dulcimer accompaniment from Null and Folk-Legacy founder Sandy Paton.

Track Listing

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Suzie Cleland Bill Shute & Lisa Null 04:42
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102
Sweet William's Ghost Bill Shute & Lisa Null 04:50
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103
Loving Henry Bill Shute & Lisa Null 02:14
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104
Lord Ullin's Daughter Bill Shute & Lisa Null 05:46
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105
Lucy Wan Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:22
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106
Gentle Harry Bill Shute & Lisa Null 04:23
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107
Come Sweet Jane Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:21
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108
The Border Widow's Lament Bill Shute & Lisa Null 04:13
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109
Franklin and His Ship's Crew Bill Shute & Lisa Null 04:41
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Lakes of Ponchartrain Bill Shute & Lisa Null 02:25
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111
Rocky Banks of the Buffalo Bill Shute & Lisa Null 02:55
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The Feathered Maiden or Nilaus Erlandsen Bill Shute & Lisa Null 06:28