Rio Grande
from Songs of the Lakes, Rivers, and Seas: Shanties, Forecastle Songs, and Other Maritime Ballads by Shantyland
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O say was you ever in Rio Grande?
(Oh, you Rio)
It's there that the river runs down golden sand
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
Oh, New York town is no place for me
(Oh, you Rio)
I'll pack up my bag and we’ll head out to sea
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
So it's pack up your mule and we’ll get under way
(Oh, you Rio)
The girls we are leaving can take half our pay
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
We'll sell our salt cod for molasses and rum
(Oh, you Rio)
And get home again 'fore Thanksgiving has come
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
Sing goodbye to Nellie and goodbye to Sue
(Oh, you Rio)
And you who are listening, it’s goodbye to you
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
(Oh, you Rio)
It's there that the river runs down golden sand
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
Oh, New York town is no place for me
(Oh, you Rio)
I'll pack up my bag and we’ll head out to sea
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
So it's pack up your mule and we’ll get under way
(Oh, you Rio)
The girls we are leaving can take half our pay
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
We'll sell our salt cod for molasses and rum
(Oh, you Rio)
And get home again 'fore Thanksgiving has come
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
Sing goodbye to Nellie and goodbye to Sue
(Oh, you Rio)
And you who are listening, it’s goodbye to you
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
And away, love, away
(Oh, you Rio)
Sing fare ye well my pretty young girls
(And we're bound to the Rio Grande)
credits
from Songs of the Lakes, Rivers, and Seas: Shanties, Forecastle Songs, and Other Maritime Ballads,
released July 2, 2021
Michael Dause: main vocals, high harmonies
Ben Traverse: bass harmonies, guitar
Michael Dause: main vocals, high harmonies
Ben Traverse: bass harmonies, guitar
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Ben Traverse Grand Rapids, Michigan
Michigander and Earthwork Music Collective member Ben Traverse is a young balladeer with a very wide hat who commands a wide array of instruments in their mission to bring the finest traditional folk music into the 21st century.
shows
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May 1Ann Arbor, MI
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May 2Flint, MI
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May 3Three Oaks, MI
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May 4Traverse City, MI
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May 5Ludington, MI
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May 8Ludington, MI
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May 15Niles, MI
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May 17Onekama, MI
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May 24Traverse City, MI
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May 31Rockford, MI
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Jun 1Saugatuck, MI
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Jun 8Mio, MI
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Jun 14Traverse City, MI
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Jun 18Escanaba, MI
discography
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Nov 2023 -
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May 2022 -
Jul 2021
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Michael is one of my dearest friends and the other half of Shantyland. Go listen to his wonderful album. I also sang on the first track and helped with micing on another!
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