Josh White - Sam Hall
Classic murder ballad that goes back to 18th century England and the hanging of Jack Hall. This is from Josh´s later years as a recording artist for Elektra. I like his rather quiet way of doing it - not overdoing the crazy laughter part. Lots of power in his "You´re a bunch of mockers all!" though. Facts about the song and its history (I first heard it with Cornelis Vreesvijk as "Mördar-Anders") here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hall_%28song%29
About Josh White
Born February 11, 1914 in Greenville, South Carolina, died September 5, 1969 in Manhasset, N.Y. American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist. Some of his recordings in the mid-1930s were released as by Pinewood Tom. He was one of the most popular and influential folksingers in America in the mid-20th century. His most famous song, “One Meat Ball,” is about a poor man who has little money to buy dinner and who gets little sympathy from the waiter serving him. The folk...
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