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Thread #106455 Message #2200002
Posted By: Charley Noble
22-Nov-07 - 12:40 PM
Thread Name: Song on a taboo subject?
Subject: RE: Song on a taboo subject?
My uncle used to sing a traditional ballad titled "The Lady Who Loved a Swine", but her love was sadly unrequited. According to his notes:
Many references to this rhyme, and quotations of it in part or in full, appear in 17th century English literature. As a song it survives in the oral tradition in America.
It is a comic song with sad overtunes. I'd be happy to post the verses if anyone is seriously interested.