The Legend of Tom Dula and Other Tragic Love Ballads

Folk singer Sheila Clark sings songs of tragic love. The first four songs of the set tell the story of Tom Dula and the murder of Laura Foster, who may have been his fiancé. The title song “The Legend of Tom Dula,” is the best-known, due in part by the 1958 folk hit “Tom Dooley,” made famous by the Kingston Trio. The five remaining songs include several Child ballads (“House Carpenter” and “The False Knight”). Clark sings and plays guitar with instrumental backup by David Johnson. The liner notes, written by album producer John R Craig, provide information about the legend of Tom Dula and complete lyrics for all the songs.

Track Listing

101	The Ballad of Tom Dula	Sheila Clark	03:47
102	The Ballad of Laura Foster	Sheila Clark	09:15
103	Cold, Cold Ground	Sheila Clark	04:18
104	Tom Dula's Own Ballad	Sheila Clark	02:00
201	House Carpenter	Sheila Clark	05:17
202	Come All Ye Fair Ladies	Sheila Clark	02:43
203	Silver Dagger	Sheila Clark	02:32
204	The Jealous Lover	Sheila Clark	03:22
205	The False Knight	Sheila Clark	05:20