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The tradition is littered with songs extolling the delights of 'A Sailor's Life'. Songs eulogising the delights of being an ex-sailor ... not so many. Bessie Smith famously said: "I've been poor and I've been rich, and rich is better." This song is the nautical version of that aphorism.

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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 Making Waves (with William Pint & Felicia Dale), released July 1, 1992
Words & Music: Tom Lewis

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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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