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A Whaler's Tale.

from Sea​-​Dog, See Dog! by Tom Lewis

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Ken Greydon wrote this piece, having read a book: Hunting The Desert Whale; and becoming aware of the story of whaling-ship captain: Charles Melville Scammon. Laguna Ojo de Liebre became 'Scammon's Lagoon' following his slaughter of Grey Whales therein.

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The lyrics to this, and to all my recorded songs, can be found at: http://tomlewis.net/lyrics.htm

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from Sea​-​Dog, See Dog!, released July 1, 1990
Words & Music: Ken Graydon

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Tom Lewis Carrick On Shannon, Ireland

I am rubbish at ‘blowing my own trumpet’ (he said, modestly). However; one publication said:
‘After 24 years at sea; Tom's repertoire—from traditional shanties to songs fashioned out of his own seafaring background—recruits his audience for a voyage by turns reflective, dramatic and humorous; with songs that have become folk standards; known and sung wherever great choruses ring out.’ ... more

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