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Ozarklore's avatar

Enjoyed it. Thank you.

Samara's avatar

I listened to this song over and over when it came out and never knew the history; love placing it within the murder ballad tradition from the inside out - thank you for this

Adriane Lord's avatar

I'm so glad you liked it ❤️💜❤️ such a beautiful and haunting song

elie lichtschein 👽🛹's avatar

wow love this, love neko case!

Adriane Lord's avatar

Me too! Thank you Elie 🖤👽🖤

Kathy Dirickson's avatar

Very true, Poe was spot on. The murder of a beautiful woman seems to draw so much attention. Also when they put a handle of prostitute on the victim is wrong because she was probably a Mother, daughter or sister.

Alicia's avatar

I love learning about artists I haven't heard of before. Thank you!

Adriane Lord's avatar

I love hearing that Alicia...thank you so much! 👻

Jason's avatar

I don't remember this particular song, and normally thos guy is not someone I'd want to hear a song about, but... Neko Case has one of the best /most haunting/soothing/evocative-of-unknown-yearnings-after-something-also-unknown voices test ever existed, so 1st up on my playlist next time I drive

Adriane Lord's avatar

Agree about Neko Case....her voice is so beautiful and haunting, especially here

Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

I really appreciate the distinction you make here. So many stories about serial killers end up centering the killer, while the victims slowly disappear into the background. Focusing instead on remembrance, dignity, and the lives that were stolen gives this piece a very different emotional weight. A powerful beginning to the series.

Adriane Lord's avatar

Wow thanks Antonio! 👻