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