Gallows Pole – A song that dates back to the 17th century. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #LedZeppelin #FredGerlach #JohnJacobNiles #NicJones #BobDylan #LeadBelly #JudyCollins Today’s feature is a song with a fascinating history. I was vaguely aware of the tradition behind ‘Gallows Pole’ but I had no idea of the depth of its roots nor the fact that it dates as far back a…

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Gallows Pole

Originally posted on October 5, 2018

On this day 55 years ago #LedZeppelin released their ‘III’ album.

“What did you bring me, my dear friends
To keep me from the gallows pole?

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