davidlenander (August 26, 2008 at 9:18 pm)

Yes. It's also known as "The Cruel Mother," and I think there are many variants. The Child Ballad number is 20 (apparently, I looked it up online).

pisimgirl (July 21, 2008 at 7:04 am)

Wow! They sang so well together! I grew up listening to them.

wildcats2012 (July 14, 2008 at 1:10 am)

Fantastic! Is this a traditional song?

Chastalard (July 9, 2008 at 10:38 pm)

Amazing...I've loved Ian and Sylvia forever but have never heard this...the vocals are perfection.

OrganicBanana94011 (June 22, 2008 at 8:02 pm)

One word: TALENT.

jeannie1renee2 (May 17, 2008 at 7:55 pm)

Does anyone have the lyrics for this particular version. The words are different from all the other versions I've found.

davevanfunk (April 18, 2008 at 12:13 am)

Wow, they are SO Canadian! That's a good thing. I'm married to one. This is so stark and amazingly beautiful. Nice shift in key when Sylvia responds to mither's question. I remember this piece on one of the Vanguard albums. They also did a sharp a capella rendition of Texas Rangers on Northern Journey.

rvcrvc2 (March 22, 2008 at 2:44 am)

Ian Tyson, in my estimation, was vastly underrated as a vocalist & as a song writer. I guess we have to be greatful that any of the early material is available. I wish more of their melodic & harmonic material survived.

cowboybum (March 19, 2008 at 10:55 pm)

Very cool!

8GOTU (March 14, 2008 at 10:37 pm)

It took me only a year to stumble on this one (and the others nearby), but pleased to see someone still cares enough to put these folks out there. These performances of their early repertoire are incredibly evocative for fans from the era. Seeing this after 45 years really yanks me back, and I can tell I'm not alone. Saw them live at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in '65 but never on TV. Thanks for the treat.