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sea chantey

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Noun1.sea chantey - a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
work song - a usually rhythmical song to accompany repetitious work


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Another sign of her confidence as a performer is the creativity, fire and respect with which she tackles the traditional song "Shady Grove" and adds a new ending to the old sea chantey "Shenandoah.
With the rickety-rackety rhythms that gives the listener the sense that they are on a ship lost at sea, it's hard to say this bluesy sea chantey (like a bulk of the album) will quench one's thirst for sin or just fuel one's desire.
The third section, "Fishing for a Living: 1840-1920," gives visitors the opportunity to see a 30-foot wooden whaleboat while listening to traditional whaling songs and sea chanteys.
 
 
 
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