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Thread #157044   Message #3704905
Posted By: Richie
28-Apr-15 - 01:42 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Barbara Allen
Subject: RE: Origins: Barbara Allen
Hi MGM,

There is a whole thread from several years ago on the "rose-briar" ending on Mudcat which was started by Susan Lepak.

Personally, I ascribe the "rose-briar" ending to the ancient ballad, Child 74, Fair Margaret and Sweet William.

The ending is very common in the US and is associated with Barbara Allen here.

Richie