The Rough Guide to Murder Ballads Various Artists SKU: RGNET1426LP Barcode: 605633142648 14.00 £14.00 Genre: Folk Label: World Music Network Released Date: 26th April 2024 Buying Format: 1LP Out of stock Back Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info From tales of jealous lovers to gunslinging outlaws and assassins, American roots music has long embraced the concept of the murder ballad. These seminal recordings offer an intriguing insight into this macabre genre which continues to be reinvented by musicians to this day. 180g limited edition vinyl release, lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques. This Rough guide offers a unique insight into the American tradition of the murder ballad, includes seminal renditions of the legendary folk standards “Stack- O- Lee”, “Frankie and Johnny” and “Tom Dooley”. Featuring the legendary blues divas Bessie Smith and Victoria Spivey, plus pioneering country musicians Jimmie Rodgers, Charlie Poole and B.F. Shelton. Artist Various Artists Genre Folk Label World Music Network Buying Options 1LP Format 1LP Condition New Country UK Track Listings B.F. 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