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The Tale of Tam Lin - lyrics to the song - Brief Article
As far as traditional ballads go, "Tam Lin" is one of the most intriguing. With innumerable versions and roots in the folklore of several cultures, the story of the young man under the spell of the...(Continue Reading) The Folk Process: lyrics sent by our readers: new words to old tunes or snatches of a good song—different viewpoints, too
With a national election drawing near, this column concentrates on conditions and personalities in the present government and urges one and all not only to vote, but to get friends, relations, neig...(Continue Reading)The misanthrope's corner - song lyrics can convey various feelings - Column - Brief Article
OKAY, you win. I aim to please. I had another subject planned but I got a bundle of letters asking about the Gay Nineties songs in my Y2K column so it's ......(Continue Reading)Billy Bragg: not a time for writing love songs - Interview - Biography
Billy Bragg has seen many things since he was first inspired by The Clash: a brief period as a soldier (he'd fancied driving tanks); years on the road ......(Continue Reading)Where Is the Love - radio version - Black Eyed Peas song inspired by September 11 attacks
When you turn on the radio, catchy rhythms and pulsing beats fill the air. Although you may sing along, how much attention do you pay to the meaning ......(Continue Reading)
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