About this episode

This episode explores the haunting history of the song 'St. James Infirmary' and its connection to sorrow and ghosts.

Step into the long shadow of "St. James Infirmary", a song steeped in sorrow, myth, and lingering ghosts. This episode traces the haunting history that clings to its lyrics, brought to life through a uniquely arranged score created especially for Shadow Carriers by special guest Andrew Collins. Listen closely, some songs remember the dead.

Topics covered

• haunting history
• music
• ghosts
• sorrow
• myth

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