appalachian folk songs Archives - Folk Files Podcast

Episode #2.9 – I Said the Sparrow

January 17, 2026October 20, 2025

Discovering the origins of “Who Killed Cock Robin” Introduction – Exploring “Who Killed Cock Robin” Who Killed Cock Robin? It was I, said the Sparrow. But where did the song come from? And what does it mean? Explore a world of birds, nursery rhymes, mythology, and history in this month’s episode. Find out how the … Read More

Episode #2.7 – I Died For Love

January 18, 2026July 31, 2025

Investigating “The Butcher Boy” and other ballads where characters die for love Introduction – The Butcher Boy and Other Doomed Lovers This episode of Folk Files looks at a family of songs where the main character “dies for love.” In particular, I explore “The Butcher Boy,” a song with American, Irish, and English versions. The … Read More

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