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Folk That: Murder Ballads

10 songs / 37:36

By: Dope Burger

Playlist Description

Here's a playlist featuring our 10 favorite folk murder ballads, including Joan Baez singing "The Banks of the Ohio," Jerry Garcia singing "Little Sadie," Taj Mahal singing "Stagger Lee," the New Lost City Ramblers playing "Pretty Polly," and more. Enjoy, but don't do what the characters in these tunes have done.

  1. 1 Joan Baez / The Banks Of The Ohio 4:28
  2. 2 Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band / Little Sadie 4:24
  3. 3 Taj Mahal / Stagger Lee 4:17
  4. 4 Kristin Hersh / Down In The Willow Garden 3:48
  5. 5 The New Lost City Ramblers / Pretty Polly 3:04
  6. 6 Clarence Ashley & Doc Watson / Ellen Smith 3:37
  7. 7 Kathy & Carol / Cruel Mother 2:43
  8. 8 Jackie DeShannon & Ry Cooder / Frankie and Albert 2:55
  9. 9 Scott H. Biram / Omie Wise 4:02
  10. 10 Laura Gibson / In The Pines 4:18