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Sea Song Sampler - Sea Song Sampler / Various [CD]

Sea Song Sampler - Sea Song Sampler / Various [CD]

Release Date: /// Folkways Records

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This "salty selection" of sea songs includes samples from 30 "Sea Song" albums in the Folkways catalogue. It is a solid introduction to the music that lightened the burden of work aboard ships and provided entertainment to off-duty sailors. Tracks include recordings by Pete Seeger, the X-Seaman's Institute, and field recordings.

Tracklist:

  1. Where Am I to Go
  2. Fire Down Below
  3. Ye Mariners All
  4. Mingulay Boat Song
  5. Rio
  6. Haul on the Bowline
  7. Boney Was a Warrior
  8. Moby Dick Reading
  9. Bulley in the Alley 1
  10. The Oda G 1
  11. Happy and Delightful 1
  12. The Grey Funnel Line 1
  13. The Ghostly Sailors 1
  14. Whoop Jamboree 1
  15. Erie Canal 1
  16. The Wild Goose 1
  17. Roll the Cotton Down 1
  18. Strike the Bell 1
  19. When the Colorado Rises 2
  20. The Harp Without 2
  21. A Long Time Ago 2
  22. Fathom the Bowl 2
  23. Big Bill Snyder 2
  24. Sounds of Fish 2
  25. Married a Mermaid 2
  26. Dredging and Drudgery 2
  27. Sally Brown 2
  28. Good Bye Fare Thee Well 2
  29. Leave Her Johnny 3
  30. Bonavist' Harbour 3
  31. Pleasant and Delightful

UPC: 093070660526
Label: FOLKWAYS RECORDS
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

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