JessibirdAnother of the Hance childhood favorites from the rare Riverside Wonderland series, this is a compilation of sea chanteys sung and played by folk professionals. Oscar Brand stands out as a performer.
Take a listen:
Oscar Brand sings Bunch of Roses
Download Folk Songs for Little Sailors (89.2MB zip file)
Folk Songs for Little Sailors
Riverside Wonderland RLP 1424
1966
Tracks:
Sail Away, Sail Away – Bob Gibson
The Walloping Windowblind – Oscar Brand
The Bold Fisherman – Oscar Brand
High Barbary – Billy Faier
The Sailor’s Hornpipe – Billy Faier
The Fishes Song – Peggy Seeger & Ewan MacColl
The Golden Vanitee – Peggy Seeger & Ewan MacColl
Two Little Boats I Spy – Louise DeCormier
The Mermaid – John Runge
The Flying Dutchman – Dean Gitter
Belfast Hornpipe – Margaret Barry
Sir Patrick Spens – Ed McCurdy
Bunch Of Roses – Oscar Brand
Midnight On The Ocean – Oscar Brand
Sailing Along And Singing – The Renaissance Chorus
Thank you. A great memory from my childhood
So glad to hear it. Anything worthwhile on this blog seems to be about childhood musical memories!
Thank you so much. My original record has been played so often it’s in rough shape. You have given me back a wonderful joy. Thank you.
You’re welcome, Jay! I’m glad you found this!
Folk Songs for Little Sailors
Great memories. Thank you for sharing the music.
Thank you for posting this! This was a beloved album from my childhood back in the 60’s. I still have the vinyl stashed away somewhere, and have also made a digital copy for myself (with all of the flaws).
Is bunch of Rose’s a genuine shanty? Probably not. Anyone know who wrote it? Our album is well worn and I’ve always wondered. Thanks for making this digital.