You have to be brave to cover anything that was done by the Pogues, and they do it credit. But, and I have to say this, listen to the lines about 'the losing of that jolly whale fish'. That version was down to Sean.
It was certainly a surprise (a good one) to hear this song about Bamifield, Vancouver Island, BC and one of the village's best known residents covered by such a well known UK folk and shanty group! Lovely - Bamfield is on the radar in UK!
God moves on the water April the fourteenth day God moves on the water Everybody gonna run and pray When Titanic left Southampton Everybody was bold and gay But when they struck that iceberg Well I know their lives was changed God moves on the water April the fourteenth day God moves on the water Everybody gonna run and pray Well mothers told their daughters On a pleasure trip they go But when they struck that iceberg Well They don′t see them no more God moves on the water April the fourteenth day God moves on the water Everybody gonna run and pray Well They was warned by a freight boat Captain Smith would not take heed He would not hear that wire, man, And they run with the greatest speed God moves on the water April the fourteenth day God moves on the water Everybody gonna run and pray One man John Jacob Ashton Was a man so bold and brave As this great ship was sinking All the women he's trying to save God moves on the water April the fourteenth day God moves on the water Everybody gonna run and pray Well he kissed his wife the last time Then The boiler did explode He put her on the lifeboat Sayin’ ‘I won't see you no more' God moves on the water April the fourteenth day God moves on the water Everybody gonna run and pray Well that fourteenth day of April Nineteen hundred and twelve One thousand and six hundred Went down forever to dwell God moves on the water April the fourteenth day God moves on the water Everybody gonna run and pray (x2)
Love the video!! I've apparently spent to much time on the Elissa here in the States as I recognized that as a Tall Ship before I read the full title of the video. Keep up the beautiful music gentlemen!
Hm, I always thought it was "We'll rant and we'll roar like True Newfoundlanders." Tells you where I was raised. I hope you've been over singing and sharing with the singers of Cape Breton and Newfoundland. Especially Newfoundland. If not, I reckon you'd like it. I am also wondering if it's supposed to be Baccaro -- pronounced like the Basques pronounce "baccalao," (because they were coming over getting the salt cod for a thousand years without telling anyone they were getting it from Canada, so they could keep their market monopoly) or as we Baccaronians say, "Backarow". I have never heard of a Backaloo in Nova Scotia. Where is Backaloo? (look up Baccaro lighthouse, I'm sure there are some Nova Scotians pronouncing it on RU-vid). Would love the answers to those two questions. Anyway thank you for sharing the wonderful music.
The song I sing is Talcahuano girlsfrom the collection of A L Lloyd. It is a whaling song from the southern hemisphere, hence Talcahuano and Tombay. I'm sure other adaptations of the song were used to suit the geographical location where you were based. The original song to that tune is "Farewelll and Adiu to you Spanish Ladies". I don't know the origin of the name Backaloo , so I can't help with that one I'm afraid.your theory could well be correct. Cheers John Kimber's men
Newfoundland roar is an offshoot of Spanish Ladies. We'll rant and we'll roar like true British sailors, we'll rant and we'll roar, along the salt seas. From Ushant to Scilly, etc.
Absolutely awesome. Saw them last night in Vegesack church for the opening of the Maritime Festival and it was a moment that I'll kerp in my heart . Thank you!
Who needs an ice breaker to sail the northwest passage? Just make sure John Bromley is at the bow of the ship! He'll bust up the ice with his powerful voice, and the sweet harmonies of the others will bring warmth to the coldest of evenings.
Gareth seemed of of his comfort zone. Shoals of Herring is a bit of a red herring! It is not a traditional folk song but written by Euan MacColl for a BBC radio series Radio Ballads in 1960. The woman singer claimed to be a folk historian so should have known better. Never let the facts get in the way of a good story! Scottish? MacColl was born in England!
I am a huge fan of Stan Rogers, I think I've heard every recording of his. The fact that I prefer the Kimber's Men versions of his songs is the best compliment I can give. Tremendous.
I live in NE Ohio, sing this song and would like to know where to get the band music. Our Summit County Metro Parks Band would be the perfect venue to perform this. Thanks!
The bass singer's name is Richard Bromley. He has a few other videos on RU-vid. You should look up "Prickle Holly Bush" he sings it with his family and it gives me chills every time.
@@papalegba6759 Every shanty has at least 3 different variations. These songs are countless years old, and the lyrics change depending on the location etc. Different lyrics do not devalue anything.
@@papalegba6759 Dude I see you everywhere on these videos, and on every single one you talk mad shit. Get a life loser, go touch some grass and stop being a creep on the internet.
The insecure and envious i presume, which in a way is valid since these lads are genuinely unparalled. hope the haters can feel better and appreciate genuine artistry in the future
