We've Got to Come Full Circle: Chesapeake Song and Story for Young Hearts

On this 1984 recording, Maryland-based singer-songwriters/storytellers Tom Wisner (1930–2010) and Teresa Whitaker offer a collection of mostly original material with the common theme of life and culture in the Chesapeake Bay area. Wisner writes in the introduction to the liner notes: “These songs and stories are about [humanity’s] relationship with the creatures, culture, water, land, and legend of the Chesapeake; we hope they will bring pleasure to the families [who listen to this album].” Wisner and Whitaker play guitar and sing, supported by bass player Frank Schwartz, banjo player Bill Caldwell, and six-year-old singer Jessica Boynton. Lyrics for all song tracks and biographies for the musicians are included in the handwritten liner notes.

Track Listing

101	Dribus Go the Rain	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:41
102	How Does it Feel to Be a Fish	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:21
103	Crabs	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	01:50
104	Jump in the Middle	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:19
105	The Sunshine Bankers	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	01:51
106	Tremchamblin	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:49
107	The Prettiest Marsh	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:34
108	Come Full Circle	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:45
201	The Knarly Monster	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	03:21
202	Big Ship Comin'	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:33
203	Loads the Big Ship	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	02:21
204	Martin Bingo Daily	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	08:44
205	Lullaby for a Sea Child	Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker	03:27