“Jesse James (IV)”
Description
"You've heard of heroes brave in all their glory...." These heroes are contrasted with James, who "joined the bad guerrillas," robbed banks, "invented robbing trains," avoided the Pinkertons -- and finally was shot by Robert Ford
Notes
For full background on Frank and Jesse James, see the notes to "Jesse James (III)," the James song which has perhaps the strongest factual basis. - RBW
Historical references
- Apr 4, 1882 - Shooting of Jesse James (then in semi-retirement under the name of Howard) by Robert Ford, a relative and a former member of his gang tempted by the $10,000 reward
Cross references
- cf. "Jesse James (I)" [Laws E1] and references there
References
- Fife-Cowboy/West 93, "Jesse James" (5 texts, 2 tunes; this is the "E" text)
- Roud #11225
- BI, FCW093E