Understanding The Unfortunate Rake
Let's dive into the details surrounding The Unfortunate Rake. Provided to YouTube by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Key Takeaways about The Unfortunate Rake
- My own heart's delight ...
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- My lyric video of Al Swearengen from HBO's Deadwood (played by Ian McShane) singing '
- Folkways Records – FS 3805 US 1960 More information about the record and the
- A haunting traditional folk ballad inspired by the classic broadside “
Detailed Analysis of The Unfortunate Rake
Some say this ballad about a soldier dying of syphilis dates back to the 1740s. The singer passes by either the Lock Hospital or St. Al Swearengen, having just had one of his fingers sliced off by George Hearst, sings a drunken version of " "
An Irish jig played by Tim & Margie Rued. Printable music at www.folksweden.com. Click on "Irish/Scottish Fiddling".
That wraps up our extensive overview of The Unfortunate Rake.
