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

Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker
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

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Dribus Go the Rain Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:41
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How Does It Feel to Be a Fish Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:21
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Crabs Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 01:50
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Jump in the Middle Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:19
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The Sunshine Bankers Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 01:51
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Tremchamblin Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:49
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The Prettiest Marsh Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:34
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Come Full Circle Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:45
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The Knarly Monster Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 03:21
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Big Ship Comin' Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:33
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Loads the Big Ship Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 02:21
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Martin Bingo Daily Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 08:44
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Lullaby for a Sea Child Tom Wisner and Teresa Whitaker 03:27