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===== Sailor"s Songs ====={{ :on_dek.jpg?200|}}


Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round, trade your flip-flops for some sea boots, and let's set sail into the golden age of nautical tunes. We're about to embark on a voyage where the sunsets are endless, the rum flows freely, and every note sung is like a wave lapping against the hull of your soul. 

We're diving into a treasure chest of sea shanties, each one more pirate-worthy than the last. Picture this: you're lounging on the deck of your very own Margaritaville at sea, the salty breeze carrying the melody of the "Drunken Sailor," where every "way, hey" is a toast to another adventure. 

=== Drunken Sailor ===
 - Perhaps the most famous sea shanty, known for its catchy call-and-response format and humorous suggestions for dealing with an inebriated crew member.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMOyOlmBYCU|Malinda ]]

=== Wellerman ===
 - Gained immense popularity in recent years, especially through social media platforms like TikTok, telling the tale of whalers waiting for supplies from the Wellerman.
[[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+wellerman|Wellerman]]

=== Leave Her, Johnny ===
 - Often sung on the last day of a voyage, this shanty speaks to the bittersweet moment of leaving the ship and comrades behind.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0wO-XbjaA|Nathan Evans]]

=== Blow the Man Down ===
 - A halyard shanty with origins linked to the Black Ball Line, known for its lively rhythm and the narrative of sailors facing tough conditions.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItFqjjLPjcA|Sea Shanties]]

=== Spanish Ladies ===
 - A capstan shanty used for heaving activities, this song describes a journey back to England with landmarks mentioned along the way.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_2g_kNTBek|zimonov]]

=== Roll the Old Chariot Along ===
 - Also known as "A Drop of Nelson's Blood," it's a song about longing for home and the things missed while at sea.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHp1xozr39c|The Jack Tars]]

=== South Australia ===
 - A popular shanty with a rhythmic call and response, often used both for work and entertainment among sailors.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhaRBqT4sBU|Kids]]

=== Lowlands Away ===
 - A haunting shanty about love and loss, with its origins possibly in Scottish tradition, often linked to the video game "Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag."
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmKDTC8hFmQ|LH Mermaid Music]]

=== Haul Away, Joe ===
 - A work song used for hauling, with lyrics that can be quite variable but often revolve around themes of love and adventure. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCs8d1fdkkc|The Eskies]]

=== Barrett's Privateers ===
 - Although not a traditional shanty, its storytelling and energy have made it a modern classic among sea shanty enthusiasts.
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X7ka_xEXyQ|Albion]]

===== More Songs =====
 
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw0FZs_J2IE|NATHAN EVANS-/the last shanty]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gan_C5CWY1whttp://|The Simpson's Nodwick -]]
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