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Dark Ships in the Forest: Ballads of the Supernatural

John Roberts and Tony Barrand

Dark Ships in the Forest, Ballads of the Supernatural, CD artwork — *Dark Ships in the Forest, Ballads of the Supernatural* by John Roberts and Tony Barrand, CD artwork

On this album of English and English-derived folk songs, Roberts and Barrand focus on themes of the supernatural, fantastical, and otherwise strange. Selected here are several narrative songs, among them are the well-known Reynardine, Polly Vaughan, and four Child ballads.

Track Listing

101	Oak, Ash and Thorn	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	02:44
102	The Broomfield Wager	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	04:13
103	The Wife of Usher's Well	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	02:46
104	Tom of Bedlam	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	03:58
105	The Dreadful Ghost	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	04:22
106	The Foggy Dew	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	05:08
107	The Derby Ram	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	03:31
108	The Maid on the Shore	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	03:46
109	Reynardine	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	03:03
110	The False Lady	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	03:21
111	Polly Vaughn	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	03:19
112	The Two Magicians	John Roberts & Tony Barrand	05:19