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 ...
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 ...
Sons of Anarchy house band the Forest Rangers have been known to kick it old-school: Last month, they unveiled their scorching cover of blues classic “Baby, Please Don’t Go” for the Season Seven ...
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 ...
Hear me now! American street fashion label Stüssy has a long history of referencing music iconography in its designs. Now, Stüssy has teamed up with London's Greensleeves to celebrate the seminal ...
Sons of Anarchy continued its bloody final ride in "Greensleeves," creating some excellent tension along the way. While it seemed like Juice could be the lynchpin regarding the revelation of Gemma's ...
To name a reggae record label after an English sonnet most commonly associated with King Henry VIII is odd enough. To turn that enterprise from a small shop in a London suburb into one of the most ...
In August, it will be 50 years since Jamaica gained Independence from Britain. Today, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment section reflects on the influence Jamaican pop culture has had on that ...
The author discusses her story “The City Is a Graveyard.” The award-winning writer discusses some of her favorite story collections and why they’ve stuck with her. The New Yorker Radio Hour The ...
Chris Cracknell, who has overseen the musical policy at U.K. reggae specialist Greensleeves Records for the past 30 years, is leaving the company at the end of March. By Billboard Staff Chris ...