30 Days of Covers: Louis Collins
Written by Tiffiny // February 7, 2012 // Features, Tracks // No comments
03 “Louis Collins” is a traditional murder ballad that’s been making the rounds in music for almost a hundred years now. There are versions by many artists floating around, but here are my two favorites.
First, Tin Horn Prayer screeches their way through the song with shouted vocals and stomping, appropriate of the subject matter.
Tin Horn Prayer – Louis Collins
Josh Ritter‘s version is a bit different. He combined the tale of Louis Collins and that of Stackalee into a “Folk Bloodbath”.
The original, as performed by Mississippi John Hurt:
Mississippi John Hurt – Louis Collins
[The artwork is from a poster which is for sale in Josh Ritter's merch store.]
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