Shady Grove” is a traditional Appalahian folk soncg believed to have originated in eastern Kentucky around the beginning the 20th century. The song was popular among old-time musicians of theContinue readingShady Grove

Omie Wise or Naomi Wise (1789–1808) was an American murder victim who is remembered by a popular murder ballad about her death. Omie Wise’s death became the subject of aContinue readingOmie Wise

Home on the Range” is a classic cowboy song, sometimes called the “unofficial anthem” of the American West. Dr. Brewster M. Higley (also spelled Highley) of Smith County, Kansas, wroteContinue readingHome on the Range

Southbound Written by Doc Watson, Merle Watson. Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues,Continue readingSouthbound

“Matty Groves”, also known as “Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard” or “Little Musgrave”, is a ballad probably originating in Northern England that describes an adulterous tryst between a young manContinue readingMatty Groves

Caledonia is a modern Scottish folk ballad written by Dougie MacLean in 1977.[1] The chorus of the song features the lyric “Caledonia, you’re calling me, and now I’m going home”,[2]Continue readingCaledonia

“And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda” is a song written by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle in 1971. The song describes war as futile and gruesome, while criticising those whoContinue readingAnd the Band Played Waltzing Matilda

“Waltzing Matilda” is a song developed in the Australian style of poetry and folk music called a bush ballad. It has been described as the country’s “unofficial national anthem”. TheContinue readingWaltzing Matilda

“All My Trials” is a folk song which became popular during the social protest movements of the late 1950s and 1960s. Alternative titles it has been recorded under include “BahamianContinue readingAll My Trials