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John Jacob Niles

John Jacob Niles


John Jacob Niles (b. Louisville, Kentucky, April 28, 1892; d. Lexington, Kentucky, March 1, 1980) was an American composer, singer, and collector of traditional ballads. He is often called the Dean of American Balladeers.[1] He is well known for his original song "Go 'Way From My Window", as well as the many traditional ballads he collected in the Appalachian region of the United States, such as "Pretty Polly" and "Barbara Allen".

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The Cuckoo

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The Good Old Man

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The Dreary Dream

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The Turtle Dove

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O Waly, O Waly

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