Blues singer and guitarist Big Bill Broonzy (1893-1958) was a major figure in Chicago in the 1930s and '40s and brought his music to European audiences in the early 1950s. Alan Lomax, who held Broonzy in high esteem, as did many of his colleagues,...
Songs--United States--20th Century; Popular Music--United States
Cover: drawing of an African American male singing and playing a five string banjo, while an African American female ""makes eyes"" at him; description reads ""southern serenade song""
Man-woman relationships; Marriage; Abusive women; Jealousy; Children; Murder; Murderers; Trials; Executions and executioners; Popular music -- England -- 19th century;
A song about John Anderson and Richard Charlton murdering their wives and being hung for it.
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189; Eleanor, of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England, 1122?-1204; Adultery; Jealousy; Nobility; Aristocracy (Social class); Kings and rulers; Queens; Mistresses; Women poisoners; Murder; Death;...
Queen Eleanor becomes jealous of Henry's lover and Executes her.