Tam Pierce

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"Tam Pierce," also known as "Widdicombe Fair," is a well-known Devon folk song about Tam (or Tom) Pierce, whose horse dies after taking someone to the fair.[1] It was recorded by Burl Ives on 11 February 1941[2] for his debut album Okeh Presents the Wayfaring Stranger. Since then, it has been recorded by many others, including Paul Austin Kelly.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Digital Tradition Folk Music Database: link
  2. ^ Naxos: link
  3. ^ iTunes: Music Store

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