The Roving Shantyboy
Source:
LaRena Clark
Composer:
Trad.
Region:
South Central
Circa:
1849-1900
Year:
1960
Larena sings "TRhe Roving Shantyboy"
This cautionary tale has a splendid tune that shares a fair bit of musical DNA with other melodies I've heard. It strangely, switches narrators in mid song - from the shantyboy, to the woman he wrongs.
It seems like there ought to be other versions. Let me know if you see/hear one!
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