Bawdy Ballads

Today we look at an actually sweet song and one that is still sung today as "One Night as I Lay on My Bed" as performed by Steeleye Span and others. We will also look at the lover at the window archetype and how it appears today, including Jimmy Hughes' song "Steal Away". 

"A Favorite Love Song"

"One Night as I lay on my bed"

"Steal Away"

"Steal Away" Spiritual

FAME Studios

Jungian concepts of Anima/Animus

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Today we look at a great example of three archetypes that appear together. The fool, the prostitute, and the trickster. I also barely get through a list of slang terms for vagina from the 16th and 17th centuries, and how the fool, the prostitute, and the trickster are still working their magic as seen in the Depp vs Heard trial. 

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Today we'll look at an early example of true crime and look at the evolution of the ballad "The Gosport Tragedy"  into "Pretty Polly"  and how the changes reflect changes in language.

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The Gosport Tragedy:EBBA
The Cruel Ship’s Carpenter
Pretty Polly Lyrics: The Stanley Brothers
Pretty Polly Wikipedia
What is True Crime?
Interview on original pronunciation with Ben and David Crystal with Shakespeare Unlimited by Folger Shakespeare Library. 
The Congo Cowboys

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Today we look at "A Cuckold by Consent" from 1681 that tells the story of a thirsty miller who gets instant karma.

For show transcripts and additional links please visit the website: BawdyBallads.

For a look at the original copy and woodcuts, please visit the English Broadside

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Today we look at "A Cuckold by Consent" from 1681 that tells the story of a thirsty miller who gets instant karma.

For show transcripts and additional links please visit the website: BawdyBallads.

For a look at the original copy and woodcuts, please visit the English Broadside Ballad Archive. 

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A quick and dirty introduction of Bawdy Ballads and what you can look forward to in the future. 

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