Across the centuries tales of skullduggery and murder have been spun by minstrels, troubadours, songwriters and storytellers. Some were based on fact, others invented.
       Some of the songs that spring to mind are "Jesse James",Woody's "Pretty Boy Floyd", "The Banks of the Ohio", and "Down in the Willow Garden".There is also "Brennan on the Moor", the song of the Irish Highwayman as so well interpreted by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.
       Why are people so intrigued by these dark deeds? Is it wrong to be so attracted to them?
       Discussion and other songs would be appreciated.