Statements (277)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:poetry
gptkb:song gptkb:short_story |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:theater gptkb:animated_film gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play gptkb:theater_productions |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:album |
gptkb:The_Book_of_Secrets
gptkb:Highwayman included in live albums. |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Johnny_Cash
gptkb:Loreena_Mc_Kennitt |
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
traditional folk music.
influenced many artists. |
| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
considered a classic.
considered a timeless classic. part of country music history. |
| gptkbp:artistic_vision |
romantic
gothic |
| gptkbp:associated_acts |
The Highwaymen.
|
| gptkbp:audience |
well-received by audiences.
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Alfred_Noyes
|
| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for multiple awards.
Grammy Award nomination. |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:the_redcoats the landlord the innkeeper |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
lyrical
female protagonist heroic figure tragic ending dramatic tension |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
gptkb:tragic_figure
romantic hero Bess as a tragic figure the highwayman as a romantic hero |
| gptkbp:chart_performance |
Top 10 in Canada
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| gptkbp:chart_position |
gptkb:1
1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs |
| gptkbp:climax |
Bess's sacrifice
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
collaborative effort.
part of a supergroup. |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson.
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs. society
man vs. fate man vs. man |
| gptkbp:contains_song |
AABB
AAABCC |
| gptkbp:cover_version |
covered by various artists.
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive
widely acclaimed well-received widely studied popular in schools generally positive. popular among readers studied in schools |
| gptkbp:crossover |
appealed to both country and pop audiences.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired artists inspired folklore taught in schools inspired adaptations influenced literature influenced art inspired musicians analyzed in literary studies influenced music inspired literary criticism inspired artworks inspired songs performed in schools considered a classic in country music. popular in British culture inspired poetry inspired literary awards inspired theatrical productions inspired community events inspired literary festivals inspired historical reenactments featured in anthologies inspired creative writing workshops inspired performances inspired storytelling traditions inspired paintings inspired educational discussions influenced the country music genre. influenced the genre of country music. Popular in folk music circles inspired poetry analysis included in curriculums recited in poetry competitions inspired readings popular in anthologies |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
represents the storytelling tradition in country music.
remains relevant in modern country music. represents the storytelling aspect of country music. |
| gptkbp:duration |
4 minutes
|
| gptkbp:famous_song |
remains popular among fans.
remains popular in country music circles. |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
has a dedicated following.
|
| gptkbp:featured_artist |
gptkb:Willie_Nelson
gptkb:Waylon_Jennings gptkb:Kris_Kristofferson_Jr. |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:The_Last_Cowboy_Song
|
| gptkbp:form |
stanza
stanzaic structure |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Celtic
gptkb:poetry gptkb:Country |
| gptkbp:has_units |
quatrain
quatrains |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
set in the 18th century
reflects the 1980s country music scene. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Highwayman
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:artists
gptkb:Romanticism gptkb:popular_culture gptkb:poet gptkb:musicians |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
modern poetry
later poets |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern poetry
|
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced many country artists.
inspired future country musicians. |
| gptkbp:influences |
traditional folk music
American country music |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:folklore
gptkb:folk_music various artists romantic literature ballads folk songs romanticism romantic poetry based on the poem ' The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes. poem by Alfred Noyes |
| gptkbp:instruments |
guitar, drums, bass.
|
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
widely studied
anthologized |
| gptkbp:key |
A major.
|
| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkb:Verve_Records |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:latest_version |
included in various compilations.
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a staple in country music.
|
| gptkbp:length |
4:00
approximately 100 lines 3:06 3:01 about 100 lines |
| gptkbp:line |
' The wind was a torrent of darkness'.
' And the highwayman came riding—'. |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
gptkb:personification simile imagery alliteration repetition |
| gptkbp:live_performance |
gptkb:Yes
performed by Johnny Cash. |
| gptkbp:lyrical_themes |
love, loss, and redemption.
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Bess
gptkb:the_Highwayman the highwayman |
| gptkbp:mood |
tragic
romantic |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:sacrifice freedom danger the tragic hero the chase the lover's plight |
| gptkbp:music_genre |
country.
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
verse-chorus.
country. blend of country and folk. features harmonies. verse-chorus form. |
| gptkbp:music_video |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:musical_elements |
features storytelling.
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| gptkbp:narrative |
first-person
third-person tells the story of a highwayman, a dam builder, a star-crossed lover, and a cowboy. |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
lyrical
dramatic foreshadowing flashback |
| gptkbp:notable_cover |
The Highwayman by The Highwaymen
|
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
performed at various music festivals.
performed at Farm Aid. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' And the dead man never returned'.
' And the highwayman came riding'. ' One kiss, my bonnie sweetheart'. ' She stood up in the darkness'. ' The wind was a torrent of darkness'. ' And the blood of her blood ran red'. ' Back, he spurred like a madman'. ' And the highwayman came riding—riding—riding.' ' The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees.' ' And his rapier hilt a-twinkle'. ' And the moon was a ghostly galleon'. ' He'd a French cocked hat on his forehead'. ' One kiss, my love, before I go'. |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
known for its poignant lyrics.
|
| gptkbp:performance_style |
narrative-driven.
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:The_Highwaymen
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| gptkbp:performers |
3 minutes 6 seconds.
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| gptkbp:plot |
the highwayman's fate
Bess's sacrifice the highwayman's love for Bess the pursuit by soldiers |
| gptkbp:point_of_view |
third person
|
| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:Silver_Stallion
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:William_Heinemann
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| gptkbp:published_in |
1906
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| gptkbp:record_label |
Columbia.
Columbia Records. |
| gptkbp:recording_artist |
Johnny Cash.
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| gptkbp:recording_location |
Nashville, Tennessee.
|
| gptkbp:recording_year |
1985.
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| gptkbp:recordings |
part of Johnny Cash's discography.
traditional studio recording. |
| gptkbp:release_format |
single.
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1985
gptkb:1994 |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1985
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
the highwayman's death
|
| gptkbp:rhyme_scheme |
AABB
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
18th century England |
| gptkbp:song |
The Highwayman by The Highwaymen
|
| gptkbp:songwriters |
narrative.
collaborative effort. collaborative. Jimmy Webb, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson. credited to Jimmy Webb. |
| gptkbp:songwriting_influence |
influenced by folk traditions.
|
| gptkbp:sound |
tragic
romantic |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the moon
the horse the gun the moonlight the inn the highwayman the red coat Bess's sacrifice the moon as a symbol of fate Bess as a symbol of loyalty the highwayman as a symbol of freedom the highwayman’s horse the wind as a symbol of change |
| gptkbp:tempo |
moderate.
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
explores themes of love and loss.
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:death gptkb:sacrifice love reincarnation explores themes of love and loss. the cycle of life and death. explores themes of reincarnation. |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Jimmy_Webb
gptkb:Alfred_Noyes |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Jimmy_Webb
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Johnny_Cash
gptkb:Willie_Nelson |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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