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Tom Dooley (song) " Tom Dooley " is a traditional North Carolina folk song based on the 1866 murder of a woman named Laura Foster in Wilkes County, North Carolina by Tom Dula (whose name in the local dialect was pronounced "Dooley").
Oct 16, 2008 · The Official Music Video for the classic folk song by The Kingston Trio.
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Cause of death. Execution by hanging. Other names. Tom Dooley. Occupation (s) farm hand, soldier. Known for. Inspiration for the folk song "Tom Dooley". Thomas C. Dula (June 23‚ 1844 – May 1, 1868) [1] [2] was a former Confederate soldier who was convicted of murdering Laura Foster.
Apr 2, 2018 · 2.4M views 6 years ago. The ACTUAL Kingston Trio Performing their No1 hit Tom Dooley on the Kraft Music Hall with Milton Berle. A truly haunting track and was the fifth official number 1 hit on...
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Nov 17, 2017 · Learn about the historical events and the folk song that inspired the Kingston Trio's hit \"Tom Dooley\". Find out who was Tom Dula, the Confederate veteran hanged for a murder in 1868, and how the song evolved over time.
Aug 8, 2011 · Their number one song from 1958. This song was number one for one week.http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs111http://www.youtube.com/user/numberoneson...
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Sep 12, 2009 · Tom Dooley was a Confederate soldier who killed his lover's cousin in 1866. His confession and execution inspired a popular ballad that influenced the Folk Music movement.
