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Sleeve Notes
The shanty reached its heyday in the days before mechanization appeared on the high seas, and as sail gave way to steam to these nautical work songs were banished to the realms of folk history. The strong lyrical rhythms concealed in the trite and sometimes nonsensical words has made them a very popular part of folk song.
The four selections included on this record made their appearance during the enormously successful hootenanny which was held in the Decca studios through one cool May night. With enthusiastic participation from the audience LOU KILLEN, BOB DAVENPORT and REDD SULLIVAN drive into these songs with all the power which they call for.