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Bear Away, Yankee / Roll, Boys, Roll!

from Across the Western Ocean by Pressgang Mutiny

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I first heard this rowing shanty sung by the American shanty group The Johnson Girls. Its West Indies roots are pretty clear in the relaxed rhythm which is also why it has been doing double duty as a lullaby for my son lately. - Stefan

I heard Roll, Boys, Roll! from a Stan Hugill recording. Stan in turn got his version, as well as many other shanties, from his old Barbadian shipmate Harding who had sailed in British, American, Nova Scotian, and West Indian trade ships. He writes, “when Harding sang it it had its full complement of grace notes and yells.” - James

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from Across the Western Ocean, released July 29, 2020

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Pressgang Mutiny Toronto, Ontario

Hailing from the port of Toronto, ON, Pressgang Mutiny have been roaring out songs of the sea since 2013. Local favourites in their hometown and on the Canadian and American East Coasts, they are keeping alive a vital tradition of work songs that represents the world's first truly multicultural music. ... more

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