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A Caveat for Cut-Purses - A 17th Century English Broadside Ballad 

Henry Bard
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This song dates from sometime between 1647 - 1665 and would have been sung on the streets of England. It is printed with this opening description.
'With a warning to all purse-carriers: Shewing the confi-dence of the first, and the carelesnesse of the last; With necessary admonitions for
them both, lest the Hangman get the one, and the Begger take the other.'
It warns of the common occurrence of thieves and pickpockets (cut purses) working amongst the unsuspecting crowds gathered to watch musicians and singers. These balladeers were often accused of working with the criminals, and were therefore often seen as less than reputable members of society. However, the ballad is sung from the point if view of the singer, complaining that this is unfair, and not true. He goes on to mention that anywhere there are crowds gathered, there are also pick-pockets, even in the halls of the government in Westminster!
The main refrain warns people not to become a cut-purse, indeed, it would have been better to be 'starved by thy nurse than live to be hanged for cutting a purse!'
This evocative song is known as a 'Broadside Ballad.' The spread of the printing press allowed these songs to be printed on one side of a single sheet of paper at low cost, hence the name 'Broadside.' They were affordable to most people and so became very popular. They were a form of early journalism and the subject matter told of political events and news of the time. They also covered love, religion, legends and drinking songs. These lyrics were set to famous tunes that most people of the time would have known, like Greensleeves for example.
The tune of this song is called 'Packington's Pound,' and is believed to date from the last quarter of the 16th Century. Evidence suggests that it was associated with more ballads than any others by 1700.

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@sacredkinetics.lns.8352
@sacredkinetics.lns.8352 9 месяцев назад
👽 Thank you gentleman for keeping alive this wonderful art.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 8 месяцев назад
You’re welcome. It is a pleasure to perform these songs.
@taihastings3097
@taihastings3097 26 дней назад
Sounds like this poor man was himself a victim...but what a outcome! ❤
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 26 дней назад
Beware the Cut-Purse! Thank you!
@GothicCrypt
@GothicCrypt День назад
What a great gift, it looks and sounds like we're actually then & there...priceless
@Kai_Peters
@Kai_Peters 5 месяцев назад
What a shame that this song did not even get 1000 views in 9 months. It is well sung, played and produced, all while trying to preserve our history
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 3 месяца назад
At least you have enjoyed it Kai. I thank thee!
@marco19695
@marco19695 3 месяца назад
Unfortunately good music's been slowly forgotten, day by day...😢
@iprobablyforgotsomething
@iprobablyforgotsomething 5 месяцев назад
It puts me in mind of The Hanging Tree, in that it's a catchy tune with lyrics that on paper, oh they already appear to be fairly strong and meaningful, certainly. But once sung... ah, that is when the power of the message *really* begins to show, really captures our attention. Think things through and proceed (at great risk) only if it's truly worth it, because death is no joke, it can't be undone.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 3 месяца назад
Very well put. Thank you!
@annschrock3973
@annschrock3973 Месяц назад
Wow ... that's about when my ancestors came to America. So they might have known this song, and dressed like this. Cool!
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 26 дней назад
Thats fascinating. I wonder if they did?
@thanetothefalseking332
@thanetothefalseking332 4 месяца назад
Thou hast, sure, a wonderfull syngyng voice.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 3 месяца назад
I thank thee greatly!
@Joey_Beann
@Joey_Beann 21 день назад
This one's my favorite
@thedestroyerofcheese
@thedestroyerofcheese 4 месяца назад
It sounds great! I cannot wait to see more from you. I’d love to hear Cavalilly Man sung by you.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 3 месяца назад
Thank you! I’ll add it to the list!
@allagash2918
@allagash2918 9 месяцев назад
This goes absolutely crazy
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 8 месяцев назад
If you say so! 🤣
@rafeverao4105
@rafeverao4105 5 месяцев назад
Brilliant work - I do hope you perform more in future. Here's to hoping for your success!!
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 3 месяца назад
Thank you, I’m planning lots more performances!
@elen5871
@elen5871 Год назад
wow, the algorithm is sending me wild places this morning. this slaps! alack! for pity! what a droppe!
@elen5871
@elen5871 Год назад
oh sir, i do go gay sir... verily i do lol
@HenryBard
@HenryBard Год назад
I’m glad my bardship is providing you with enjoyment! Thank thee!
@marco19695
@marco19695 4 месяца назад
Awesome music, voice and interpretation, thank you for posting it here. Wish l could meet you someday.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 3 месяца назад
🙂
@jakrchrisx9009
@jakrchrisx9009 2 месяца назад
I'm doing a master's in Early Modern History. I've studied Ballards quite a bit. Subbed in the hope you cover more from the English Broadside Ballad Archive.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 26 дней назад
I’m hoping to upload lots of Broadside Ballads. What a fascinating subject for your master’s.
@adriennedunne1748
@adriennedunne1748 Месяц назад
Wonderful performance. You should do more songs. There are loads to choose from. Go for it. 😊
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 26 дней назад
Thank you. I have so many songs to come!
@jinniberry
@jinniberry Год назад
This is absolutely outstanding to listen to, such an incredible voice!
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 10 месяцев назад
Thank you! More to come soon!
@kristenrosales2919
@kristenrosales2919 8 месяцев назад
Can you sing "I Care Not for These Ladies" by Thomas Campion, or any songs by John Dowland please?
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 8 месяцев назад
I have some John Dowland coming soon!
@marco19695
@marco19695 3 месяца назад
I can hardly wait for more😊
@chang1865
@chang1865 7 месяцев назад
Will you be recording more songs? These are really good.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 7 месяцев назад
Yes I’m planning a whole series. More videos will be uploaded soon. Thanks for watching.
@chang1865
@chang1865 5 месяцев назад
@@HenryBard Also, do you sell the recordings? Digital or CDs?
@Urmaaas
@Urmaaas 5 месяцев назад
Dear Bard, could you be so kind to perform old ballad Lord Gregory by R. Burns (O mirk, mirk is this midnight hour)?
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 3 месяца назад
I shall add it to my repertoire!
@IliaNikiforov-i1s
@IliaNikiforov-i1s 3 месяца назад
The best that I've ever seen, thank you.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 26 дней назад
Wow, so kind - thank you!
@jeeppivirtanen7775
@jeeppivirtanen7775 9 месяцев назад
This is awesome! I need more videos on youtube please.
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 9 месяцев назад
Thank you! More songs coming soon.
@brendenroberge7424
@brendenroberge7424 9 месяцев назад
This is just beautiful. I would really appreciate if you would sing us Greensleeves, please. 🙏🏻
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 9 месяцев назад
Thank you Brenden. Greensleeves is coming soon!
@keirbirch4632
@keirbirch4632 Год назад
Legend
@HenryBard
@HenryBard Год назад
Thank you Sir Birch of West Yorkshire
@BirdsPianoAcademy
@BirdsPianoAcademy Год назад
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@NewEnglandHistoryNerd
@NewEnglandHistoryNerd Год назад
Yes!!! 👏👏👏
@HenryBard
@HenryBard Год назад
Thanks!
@WoldsWhite
@WoldsWhite Год назад
Superb!
@HenryBard
@HenryBard Год назад
Thanks Andrew 🙂
@constantinrusu5371
@constantinrusu5371 7 дней назад
yes...
@KarlSandor88
@KarlSandor88 Год назад
what a banger!
@HenryBard
@HenryBard Год назад
Thank you Sir Karl!
@livyintheskywithdragons
@livyintheskywithdragons 8 месяцев назад
👏👏👏👏
@HenryBard
@HenryBard 7 месяцев назад
🙏
@marco19695
@marco19695 3 месяца назад
Sorry Sir, but l won't give you a break 😂 until l see WHAT IF A DAY OR A MONTH OR A YEAR on your channel.😊
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