“The Murder of Alan Beyne”

Description

A young man is to be hanged for the murder of Alan Beyne. He repeatedly protests his innocence, but judge and jury condemned him. Just before the sentence is carried out, a rider rides up, and proves to be Beyne. The singer is saved

Notes

Said to be based on an actual event of the 1860s. - RBW

According to the notes in Lomax, W. K. McNeil says this originated in Australia. McNeil tends to be right a lot. - PJS

Recordings

  • Almeda Riddle, "Alan Bain" (on LomaxCD1707)

References

  1. Meredith/Anderson, pp. 243-245, "The Murder of Alan Beyne" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. DT, ALANBANE*
  3. Roud #2974
  4. BI, MA243

About

Alternate titles: “Alan Bane”; “Alan Bain”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1935
Found in: US(MW,So) Australia