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Podcast: Nick Caffrey a singer's view on traditional songs
Episode: 2 The Maid Freed From the Gallows
Description: A condemned person stands on the gallows platform awaiting execution. He asks his relative for help but it is refused. Finally the lover brings a fee or a pardon.The podcast explains the background to the song. Song versions are sung to provide samples of the different tunes associated with the song. It ends with a full performance.