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Here is my cover of The Wellerman, an Australian traditional folk song in a nautical tradition. The origins of the song are somewhat obscure although it is estimated that it was written by an unknown songwriter in the 1860's. The song tells the tale of a whaling ship crew in the course of their work awaiting the arrival of the "Wellerman," a supply ship to replenish them with things they need while at sea.

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There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of the ship was the Billy O' Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
Oh blow, my bully boys, blow (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

She'd not been two weeks from shore
When down on her a right whale bore
The captain called all hands and swore
He'd take that whale in tow (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

Before the boat had hit the water
The whale's tail came up and caught her
All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her
When she dived down low (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

No line was cut, no whale was freed
The captain's mind was not of greed
And he belonged to the Whaleman's creed
She took that ship in tow (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

For forty days or even more
The line went slack then tight once more
All boats were lost, there were only four
But still that whale did go (huh)

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

As far as I've heard, the fight's still on
The line's not cut, and the whale's not gone
The Wellerman makes his regular call
To encourage the captain, crew and all

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go

Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go (huh)

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released April 1, 2023
12 String Acoustic Guitar - Allen Palmgren
Bodhran - Allen Palmgren
Melodica - Allen Palmgren
All Vocals - Allen Palmgren

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Allen Palmgren & The Great Lakes Surf Pyrates Escanaba, Michigan

Hello and thanks for visiting my artist page. I am an instrumental artist focusing on the surf rock genre. I write and produce original music in the genre as well as arranging covers of popular music with a surf instrumental flair occassionally dabbling in vocal music as well. Your support is greatly appreciated. It is what allows me to continue working producing awesome, twangy, surf sounds! ... more

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