A fo'c's'le chanty about the 1850's Kamchatka bowhead and Pacific sperm whale
trade. The original title could be "Rolling Down to Old Mohee". The lyrics
have been found in records going back to the mid 19th century but the
background of the melody is uncertain. Other whaling songs in this section are: "Greenland Whale Fishery" "Bonny Ship the Diamond" "Blow, Ye Winds" It has been recorded by A.L. Lloyd and Stan Rodgers among others. I learned it from the Stan Rodgers recording. |