Shantyman's Alphabet (The)
Source:
Emerson Woodcock via Edith Fowke
Composer:
Trad.
Region:
East
Circa:
1849-1900
Year:
1960
"The Shantyman's Alphabet" sung by Ian Bell, based on Emerson Woodcock's version
One of the many occupational alphabet songs that were common among sailors and lumberjacks. This one was collected from Emerson Woodcock of Peterborough by Edith Fowke in about 1960.
Themes
ON THE FARM & IN THE BUSH
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