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Songs of the Sea: The National Maritime Museum Festival of the Sea

Various Artists
Songs of the Sea: The National Maritime Museum Festival of the Sea Recorded in open air at the 1979 Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco, this 21-song collection of sea songs includes shanties and other sea songs performed with instruments and sung a cappella. Lyrics speak of the storms at sea, bidding farewell to loved ones, and the excitement of returning home after a long journey, among other themes.

Track Listing

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Bully in the Alley (Chantey) Morrigan 01:41
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102
Jimmie Allen / Bobby Shaftoe (medley) Bob Webb 02:17
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103
The Candlelight Fisherman Bob Webb 02:09
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104
Cruising 'Round Yarmouth Mike Stanley 02:28
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105
The Fisherman's Wife Mary Benson 02:38
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106
The Broom of Cowden Knowes Paddy Herndon 03:27
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107
Blow the Man Down (Chantey) Stan Hugill 02:45
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108
The Lowlands of Holland Mark Bridgham 03:30
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109
Here's a Tender Coming Mark Bridgham 01:05
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110
The Kid on the Mountain Morrigan 02:30
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201
Homeward Bound (Chantey) Stuart M. Frank 02:23
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202
Harbour Grace Stuart M. Frank 00:46
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203
The Whaleman's Lament Stuart M. Frank 02:56
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204
The Sailor Boy Mary Malloy 02:39
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205
Clear Away the Track (Chantey) Stan Hugill 01:58
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206
Rickett's Hornpipe Peter Persoff 01:34
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207
Bring 'Em Down (Chantey) Clark Branson 02:06
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208
The White Cockade MacLeod and Holdstock 02:48
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209
It Blew a Living Gale David Baumgarten 01:35
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210
The Timberbeast's Lament Utah Phillips 01:43
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211
Adieu, Sweet Lovely Nancy Morrigan 02:20