Released 70 years ago
Down to the Sea in Ships
Burl Ives · 1956
45 min · 18 tracks · folk
A vibrant collection of traditional sea shanties and folk songs that evoke the spirit of maritime adventure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pace for sing-alongs
- nautical themes for adventure seekers
- vibrant energy for group gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- engaging storytelling through shanties
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- not for fans of modern
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1956, Burl Ives was already an established figure in American folk music, known for his rich baritone and storytelling prowess. 'Down to the Sea in Ships' marked a significant point in his career as it showcased a thematic focus on maritime culture, following his breakthrough hit 'The Wayfaring Stranger' from 1944. This album solidified his position as a prominent interpreter of American folk traditions during the folk revival era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· Woody Guthrie· The Weavers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 2:43
- 2 Santy Anna 2:38
- 3 The Eddystone Light 1:19
- 4 Haul Away, Joe 3:32
- 5 You New York Girls 2:15
- 6 The Sailor's Grave 2:54
- 7 Leave Her, Johnny, Leave Her 1:23
- 8 Away Rio 2:38
- 9 Ben Backstay 3:06
- 10 Wrap Me Up in My Tarpaulin Jacket 2:35
- 11 Blow Ye Winds 2:34
- 12 Go Down You Red Red Roses 2:43
- 13 Hullabaloo Belay 1:15
- 14 Stormalong 2:49
- 15 The Drunken Sailor 2:20
- 16 Highland Laddie 3:22
- 17 The Golden Vanity 3:11
- 18 Rolling Home 2:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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