The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #140911   Message #3258126
Posted By: Richie
16-Nov-11 - 11:07 AM
Thread Name: Child Ballads: US Versions
Subject: RE: Child Ballads: US Versions
I've got most of the US versions of Child 10 Two Sisters up:

http://bluegrassmessengers.com/us-and-canadian-versions-child-10-twa-sisters.aspx

There are over 70 so far. I don't have them all finished (haven't typed all the lyrics)

I can't figure out sources from many of the versions in the DT. There are also over 10 music examples with no info at all. Anyone know?

Now I'm doing the English versions. Child A: After looking at the 1817 reprint of Facetiae, Musarum DeliciƦ: or, The Muses Recreation) the second refrain ends with an O:

With a hy downe, downe, a downe-o-

Child doesn't- mistake? Anyone know?

The first edition of Child A was printed in 1655- why is the date listed as 1656?

Richie