Summary: In this episode we explore the often dark history behind seven nursery rhymes (the eighth is innocent). How many can you guess right before you hear the story? 1. Sing A Song of Sixpence. 2. Baa Baa Black Sheep 3. Ring Around the Rosie 4. Rock A Bye Baby 5. Mary Mary Quite Contrary 6. Goosey Goosey Gander 7. Georgie Porgie 8. Mary Had A little Lamb. Sequels forthcoming. Sources: www.ghostwriters.hubub.com www.smosh.com Mothers Goose's Melody (London, 1765) Tom Thumb's Pretty Song Book (London 1744) Albert Jack's Dark History of Nursery Rhymes
