S6, E14: This Haunting of St James Infirmary

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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Zack Meyer, Orion Couling

Guest: Andrew Collins

Topics covered

• haunting history
• music
• ghosts
• sorrow
• myth

Keywords

• St. James Infirmary
• haunting
• history
• sorrow
• ghosts
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: St. James Infirmary

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