The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #17738 Message #629017
Posted By: mack/misophist
16-Jan-02 - 11:56 AM
Thread Name: Why Did Barbara Allen Refuse?
Subject: RE: Why Did Barbara Allen Refuse?
Any number here have wondered at the popularity of this song, why it has survived so long, and suchlike. I am ashamed of you all! This is one of the most beautiful melodies in all of folk. Surely that has some signifigance.