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John Tams wrote this as a poignant, roustabout song His songwriting styles cross many boundaries; leaving lesser songsmiths, stunned, in his wake.

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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
I will forever regret allowing myself to be persuaded - much against my better judgement - to amend the final line. I can only hope that John Tams can find it in his heart to forgive me.

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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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