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One of the most famous Christmas carols was originally a salacious pop hit

The Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" is sung to the tune of "Greensleeves." "What Child Is This?" is a song about the birth of Christ, while "Greensleeves" is a love ballad. "Greensleeves" also ...
Classic FM

Who was Greensleeves – and did Henry VIII really write the song?

Although it makes a great story, it now seems unlikely that Henry VIII wrote ‘Greensleeves’ for his future love, Anne Boleyn. As we mark St George’s Day, here’s the truth behind the Renaissance ...
American Songwriter

The Power of Song: Greensleeves, Bogie, Coltrane, Newark Glee, Cousin Ellen & My Mom

Songs are powerful medicine. They have a way of sneaking up on you, whether through an infectious groove that makes you spontaneously dance, or by ambushing you with introspective lyrics and haunting ...
NPR

Greensleeves from Angelfire:

Greensleeves from Angelfire: From a concert at this year's "Music from Angelfire,"in the mountains of northern New Mexico, we'll hear Ralph Vaughan Williams's take on the traditional tune ...
The Guardian

Did Henry VIII actally write "Greensleeves"? If so, who was it written for - if not, then who wrote it?

This one's easy. According to Wikipedia: A widely-believed (but completely unproven) legend is that it was composed by King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) for his lover and future queen consort ...