Bonus Features: Three Shanties

Time for another set of bonus features! Click here for the main post on Three Shanties by Malcolm Arnold.

For “Drunken Sailor“, you can’t go wrong with the Irish Rovers.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9NgV_GJhzI]

“Boney Was a Warrior“

Here’s a traditional-sounding version of good old Boney.  I love their outfits!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUDQUE1oqiY}

This version has a bit of a different melody.  Can you hear the differences?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrjl2h4Zo5U]

And this one rocks!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Muk9qipV1GQ]

“Johnny Come Down to Hilo“
This is a good place to note that there are some variations in the lyrics, as is common with folk music.  One version in particular was no big deal in its day, but certainly would not be acceptable today (“N” word).  Don’t worry, I haven’t linked that one here 🙂

I love the lead singer’s voice!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChL2HmTp8cE]

Maybe not the prettiest version, but they sure are having fun!  And isn’t that the point of music?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3OaTC43BHs]