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Songs in the Key of Death: Delia

Songs in the Key of Death: Delia

FromHave You Heard This One?


Songs in the Key of Death: Delia

FromHave You Heard This One?

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A 14-year-old girl named Delia Green was shot to death on Christmas night in 1900 by a boy who thought she was being mean to him. How did that turn into a song about a “lowdown” and “trifling” woman who was cheating on her man — and a song that would save Johnny Cash’s career?Preorder the "Songs In The Key Of Death" EP via Bandcamp now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Jun 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (18)

Have You Heard This One? is a sound-rich music anthology series dedicated to telling the stories of overlooked artists, fascinating characters, under-represented voices, funny moments, important events, forgotten chapters of history, and some of the greatest music stories seldom told. Each episode is hosted by a different journalist taking listeners on a deep dive into the heart of music and fandom. Produced by an all-woman team, the stories range from epic to hilarious, poignant to shocking or downright strange. Whether told in one episode or over the span of a few, each story will leave you asking your friends, “Have You Heard This One?"