Queen Anne's Revenge - HAUL AWAY JOE

Classical sea shanty
Haul Away Joe, sung to you by your faithful Queen Anne's Revenge! ⚓
From the book “Folk Songs of Old New England” we learn that this shanty was “sung by Capt. Charlton L. Smith, master mariner and yacht master since 1889, who remembers the chantey as it was sung in deep water ships, aboard which he sailed as ‘chips,’ or ship’s carpenter. During his last eight years at sea he served as an officer. This is a short-drag chantey and was used mainly for tightening the sheet. The last word ‘Joe’ was the moment for all hands to haul together. Additional verses were added by the chanteyman until the duty was done to the mate’s satisfaction. This chantey is thought to have appeared on Yankee ships sometime between 1812 and the Civil War, although it was known much earlier among British sailors.”
Stan Hugill calls this a “tack and sheet” chantey, “used mainly for hauling aft the foresheet after reefing the fores’l.” It’s one of those crowd-pleasers and the couplets that form each verse can easily be improvised and go on ad nauseum. (Meaning 'till you're sick of it).
Pay attention to the fact that at the beginning of this tune, bosun uses a boatswain's call! - Remember! - Bosun's whistles were only used aboard navy vessels but apparently an old faithful Scott aboard this merchant ship has militaristic ambitions! 😅
Sing Ahoy!
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[@darediablo]

This deserves so much more love. The vocals, instruments and ocean ambience just has a perfect energy to it

[@queenannesrevengeband]

Thanks so much. We're just getting started so maybe this issue will reach a wider audience over time ;)

[@AlexanderWernerJr]

@@queenannesrevengeband I agree, the ambience adds a great deal to the song, aye! Good work there, me hearties, and good luck to ye with yer jolly endeavour.

[@Ian_McFourStrings]

Sounds great mateys! 🏴‍☠️🍻