Evolution of a ballad: "John Riley"



This is another ballad with very old roots, which has gone through any number of variations over the years.  The theme is as old as Homer and the Odyssey, although the song is not a direct reference to the character of Odysseus/Ulysses. It concerns the return of a long-lost lover, who is not immediately recognized by his inamorata, and who tests her devotion with a number of questions. ... [Read the Rest of this Post]

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