Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago

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Eugene Dunphy delves into the trans-Atlantic history of a well-known prison ballad.

00:00 Intro
01:40 British origins of ballad
03:15 American versions of ballad
04:15 Charlestown State Prison
05:20 Recorded versions
08:30 Delia Murphy and Johnny McEvoy
09:25 Boston Burglar (Song)