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Heart of Oak! Traditional Songs of Our Seafaring Heritage

The X Seamens Institute
Heart of Oak! Traditional Songs of Our Seafaring Heritage The performance group X Seamens Institute, founded in 1969 in New York City, was dedicated to performing traditional songs of the sea, including both traditional work songs called "chanteys" and "forecastle" songs sung by sailors for recreation. The quartet enthusiastically performed its repertory of American and English sea songs accompanied with rich and varied instrumentation, ranging from 12-string guitars, banjoes, fiddles, and percussion. Penny whistle and ocarina can also be heard. Liner notes provide information about the X Seamens Institute and the lyrics for each song.

Track Listing

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Heart of Oak The X Seamens Institute 02:47
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Rum Runner The X Seamens Institute 02:47
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Strike the Bell The X Seamens Institute 02:29
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Gloucester Boys The X Seamens Institute 02:29
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Hog Eye Man The X Seamens Institute 01:25
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Santianno The X Seamens Institute 01:45
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South Australia The X Seamens Institute 02:27
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Grimbsby Town The X Seamens Institute 03:20
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The Diamond The X Seamens Institute 02:16
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Doodle Let Me Go The X Seamens Institute 01:38
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Black Ball Line The X Seamens Institute 01:26
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The Big Bow Wow The X Seamens Institute 01:45
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Fire Down Below The X Seamens Institute 01:51
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Reuben Ranzo The X Seamens Institute 01:29
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Life of a Leaf The X Seamens Institute 03:22
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Tom Bowling The X Seamens Institute 00:35
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Uncle Nobby's Steamboat The X Seamens Institute 02:59