Title: Songs of Sea and Shore Artist: Stuart M. Frank Label: Folkways Records Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 093070525627 Genre: Country, Folk Release Date: 2012-05-30 Number of Discs: 1
Songs of Sea and Shore is a collection of traditional chanties from the eastern seaboard of North America, many of them with roots in Britain or Ireland. Stuart Frank, who launched the Mystic Seaport and Sea Music Festival, sings and accompanies himself on guitar, concertina, or melodion. Liner notes by Frank provide song lyrics and background on each tune.
Tracks: 1.1 Jack Munro (Johnny's Gone A-Sailing) 1.2 Rambling Sailor 1.3 Mary Anne 1.4 The Whaleman's Lament 1.5 The Star of County Down 1.6 Fonn Gaedealta 1.7 Ri An Siodaian (The King of the Fairies) 1.8 She's Like a Swallow 1.9 Homeward Bound 1.10 Hearts of Gold 1.11 The Harp Without the Crown (The Girls of Dublin Town) 1.12 Harbour Grace 1.13 The Captain Calls All Hands 1.14 A Young Virgin 1.15 The Gull
