The Bitter Withy
The Bitter Withy or Mary Mild is an English folk song reflecting an unusual and apocryphal vernacular idea of Jesus Christ. The withy of the title is the Willow and song gives an explanation as to why the willow tree rots from the centre out, rather than the outside in. The song was recorded by the Kingston Trio on their album The Last Month of the Year. English folk artist John Tams recorded the song on his album 'The Reckoning' and is contained in 'The Definitive Collection' also.Lyrics
