Dark Ships in the Forest: Ballads of the Supernatural
John Roberts & Tony Barrand
Dark Ships in the Forest, Ballads of the Supernatural by John Roberts and Tony Barrand, LP 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
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101
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Oak, Ash and Thorn | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 2:44 | |
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102
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The Broomfield Wager | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 4:13 | |
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103
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The Wife of Usher's Well | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 2:46 | |
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104
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Tom of Bedlam | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 3:58 | |
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105
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The Dreadful Ghost | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 4:22 | |
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106
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The Foggy Dew | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 5:08 | |
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107
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The Derby Ram | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 3:31 | |
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108
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The Maid on the Shore | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 3:46 | |
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109
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Reynardine | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 3:03 | |
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110
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The False Lady | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 3:21 | |
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111
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Polly Vaughn | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 3:19 | |
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112
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The Two Magicians | John Roberts & Tony Barrand | 5:19 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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Folk Songs of Four ContinentsThe Song Swappers and Pete Seeger
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Negro Folk Music of Alabama, Vol. 5: SpiritualsDock Reed and Vera Hall Ward
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American Colonial Instrumental MusicVarious Artists
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Hot Jazz, Cool Blues & Hard-Hitting SongsBarbara Dane
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Time After TimeBob Everhart