Douglas Moore's opera premiered in 1956 at the Central City Opera House, and it has been performed, mainly as highlights, at the Tabor Grand Opera House in Leadville. It is regularly performed in opera houses around the world and is justly famed. Sometimes it is coupled with Moore's one act operitita "The Face on the Barroom Floor."

There also was a movie, I think in the 40s ("Baby Doe"?)- I still remember scenes, but not the actors. I don't remember any music from the film, but doubt that there was a ballad.

However, I think Les Benedict is looking for a song which had nothing to do with the opera or film. I wouldn't doubt that there is one, since everybody in the Rocky Mountain area knows the story, but I can find nothing on it.