Another song that is different is "Pleasant and Delightful," which mimics the style of stately ballads sung in high society to tell the story of a sailor and his true love.
The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 shook most of the world's population and has continued to intrigue and fascinate people for the ensuing 100 years. George Millar of The Irish Rovers shares his birthday, April 14, with that fateful event, and he wrote the song, "The Titanic," in its honor. It's a fine tribute song and was featured on the CBC documentary, The Pride of Belfast, which was shown on PBS in the United States.
You really couldn't ask for a more enjoyable collection of sea songs than Drunken Sailor. Buy it and play it any time your spirits need a lift!
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