Derina Harvey Band - The Mary Ellen Carter

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
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    Please enjoy our version of Stan Rogers' "The Mary Ellen Carter".
    THE MARY ELLEN CARTER
    She went down last October in a pouring driving rain
    The skipper, he'd been drinking and the Mate, he felt no pain
    Too close to Three Mile Rock, and she was dealt her mortal blow
    And the Mary Ellen Carter settled low
    There were five of us aboard her when she finally was awash
    We'd worked like hell to save her, all heedless of the cost
    And the groan she gave as she went down, it caused us to proclaim
    That the Mary Ellen Carter would rise again
    Well, the owners wrote her off; not a nickel would they spend
    She gave twenty years of service, boys, then met her sorry end
    But insurance paid the loss to them, they let her rest below
    Then they laughed at us and said we had to go
    But we talked of her all winter, some days around the clock
    For she's worth a quarter million, afloat and at the dock
    And with every jar that hit the bar, we swore we would remain
    And make the Mary Ellen Carter rise again
    [Chorus:]
    Rise again, rise again, that her name not be lost
    To the knowledge of men
    Those who loved her best and were with her till the end
    Will make the Mary Ellen Carter rise again
    All spring, now, we've been with her on a barge lent by a friend
    Three dives a day in hard hat suit and twice I've had the bends
    Thank God it's only sixty feet and the currents here are slow
    Or I'd never have the strength to go below
    But we've patched her rents, stopped her vents, dogged hatch and porthole down
    Put cables to her, 'fore and aft and birded her around
    Tomorrow, noon, we hit the air and then take up the strain
    And watch the Mary Ellen Carter Rise Again
    [Chorus]
    For we couldn't leave her there, you see, to crumble into scale
    She'd saved our lives so many times, living through the gale
    And the laughing, drunken rats who left her to a sorry grave
    They won't be laughing in another day
    And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow
    With smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go
    Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain
    And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again
    Rise again, rise again; though your heart it be broken
    And life about to end
    No matter what you've lost, be it a home, a love, a friend
    Like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again
    Rise again, rise again; though your heart it be broken
    And life about to end
    No matter what you've lost, be it a home, a love, a friend
    Like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again
    ___________________________________
    Led by their fearless front-woman Derina Harvey, this five-piece Celtic-rock group offers a fresh take on traditional tunes and intersperse that offering with their own original jigs and reels. Their infectious rhythmic undertow is layered with rock guitar, dizzying fiddle motifs, and topped by Derina’s powerful voice. These transplanted east-coasters have earned a reputation with their high-energy live show, leaving many an audience out-of-breath and hollering from the dance floor!
    The band has proven to be a crowd-pleaser wherever they go. Though the band is based in Alberta, 2015 has seen the group travel across the country, with three trips to Newfoundland to their credit where they have entertained crowds at theatres, festivals, and pubs. They have been featured twice on the main stage of George Street Festival in St. John's, once opening for NL favourites Shanneyganock. Most recently, they have shared the stage with other east-coast favourites such as Jimmy Rankin, The Irish Descendents, Pogey, and even some rock acts including The Trews, Kim Mitchell, and Trooper.
    The band continues to build on a growing fan base by promoting their self-titled debut album (released in 2013). The record has garnered radio airplay in multiple regions in Canada (CKUA in Edmonton; K-Rock and Radio Newfoundland in St. John's, NL; CBC, Canada-wide). Their second album entitled "Rove and Go" (released May, 2016) has already gotten airplay on over 30 community and college radio stations across Canada.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 72

  • @grumpyoldfart4167
    @grumpyoldfart4167 7 років тому +43

    Dear John Mckillop: The 'Ladies' have been singing Ballads about Men & by Men for as long as I can remember, granted that only extends back six decades, my first five years or so are a bit hazy, what I find disconcerting, is Men trying to sing a female point of view song. I will have to admit that I found a couple worked quite well, but women singing a mans point of view has been done so often that I hardly notice, especially when the voice & talent of the artist is this good!!!

    • @xXDunceBoyXx
      @xXDunceBoyXx 3 роки тому +2

      You tell him, you grumpy old fart!

  • @Dank-gb6jn
    @Dank-gb6jn 2 роки тому +23

    This one hits hard and I don’t know why. Never known a sailor, and all I know of boating couldn’t fill half a page; but this song cuts deep, and I’m here for it.

    • @kelseywatts589
      @kelseywatts589 Рік тому +9

      I think it's because it's about abandonment and writing people off as much as the vessel. If you listen to some of Stan's other songs, especially: Last Watch on the Midland, his old soul for the losses people feel when they're deemed unnecessary or obsolete.

    • @Dank-gb6jn
      @Dank-gb6jn Рік тому +5

      @@kelseywatts589 music is a beautiful thing. I think I’d tend to agree with you the more I listen to this song and dissect the lyrics.

    • @hazelhazelton1346
      @hazelhazelton1346 2 місяці тому

      @@kelseywatts589 The Last Watch is an absolutely gorgeous song. There's no working man's heart it won't touch. Same with Tiny Fish For Japan.

  • @FellstarTube
    @FellstarTube 20 днів тому

    Best version I've heard since Stan.

    • @derinaharveyband3469
      @derinaharveyband3469  20 днів тому +1

      @@FellstarTube Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your kind words💚

  • @michaelmemmelaar4937
    @michaelmemmelaar4937 Рік тому +13

    Listening to Derina's voice is just about the best use to which ears can be put.

    • @derinaharveyband3469
      @derinaharveyband3469  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! We're so glad you're enjoying the music! Actually we just dropped a new single! You can check it out here and pre-save the full new album that'll drop on June 23rd! Thank you again!💚 derinaharveyband.lnk.to/waves-of-home

    • @lucyhess4007
      @lucyhess4007 Рік тому

      C cdr 4:45 I😊

  • @garygrunewald4293
    @garygrunewald4293 4 місяці тому +1

    Derina's voice and the musical arraignment makes this the definitive version of this great song. Awesome!

  • @jameshagerman7681
    @jameshagerman7681 3 роки тому +14

    Somewhere on the other side old Stan Rodgers is smiling at this one.

  • @daxk3385
    @daxk3385 3 роки тому +46

    Oh my God.
    This does Stan right by. Holy hell y'all kept the same feel of the original, but your flavour purely enhances it.
    This is fan-fucking-tastic!

    • @savannahastings6807
      @savannahastings6807 3 роки тому +4

      Couldn’t agree more! I’m a huge fan of Stan Rogers but also really love this band. I feel like if he was alive he would definitely give this a thumbs up

    • @amandaboone5537
      @amandaboone5537 2 роки тому

      😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😅😅😮😮😮😮😮😅😅😮😅😅😅😅

    • @amandaboone5537
      @amandaboone5537 2 роки тому +1

      😅

    • @amandaboone5537
      @amandaboone5537 2 роки тому +1

      😅😅😅

    • @amandaboone5537
      @amandaboone5537 2 роки тому +1

      😊😊😊

  • @isaiahcampbell488
    @isaiahcampbell488 4 роки тому +22

    As someone with many cultures in my family, I say this is a great example of the transition from Irish folk to American folk. Amazing job!

    • @jaswmclark
      @jaswmclark 9 місяців тому +1

      Canadian actally!

  • @paigeh3410
    @paigeh3410 3 роки тому +10

    THIS JUST CAME UP IN MY MIX I DIDN'T KNOW DARINA HARVEY BAND COVERED THE MARY ELLEN CARTER AND NOW IM FREAKING OUT AHHHHH

  • @Mandolorian1001
    @Mandolorian1001 3 роки тому +9

    Ive been a folkie for15 years, and have been a shantyman, and edmonton raised stan rogers fan. You are one of the first groups that has really done this wonderful song justice. Well done. What a beautiful rendition

  • @ariannetelles9730
    @ariannetelles9730 5 років тому +9

    Brings a tear to your eye😢

  • @joelbaker9347
    @joelbaker9347 Рік тому +2

    Live Video PLEASE! Fantastic, Stan’s dancing right now.......

    • @derinaharveyband3469
      @derinaharveyband3469  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Stay in touch - we have a brand new single releasing this Friday and a brand new album releasing on June 23rd! 💚

  • @Havendhs
    @Havendhs 4 роки тому +6

    Easily one of my favourites, love this music

  • @CarlDavidBirman
    @CarlDavidBirman Рік тому +2

    Ah!!! There you go!!! Love this cover. Bold, authentic, personal, different.

    • @derinaharveyband3469
      @derinaharveyband3469  Рік тому

      Thank you! Stay in touch - we have a brand new song & album dropping in June! 💚

  • @scotknight
    @scotknight 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful show last night during the Lantern Series in Woodstock GA. So nice to meet your band and then connect with you UA-cam Channel. PS, the young girl on the video looks like your daughter! Just beautiful!

    • @derinaharveyband3469
      @derinaharveyband3469  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed the show! She sure is! 💚

  • @rd6203
    @rd6203 4 роки тому +26

    There is nothing in the lyrics that indicate the gender of the storyteller and this is an absolutely beautiful rendition in which the vocalist (and band) captures the affection, hope, irritation and determination quite successfully

    • @asmith8954
      @asmith8954 2 роки тому +2

      "She gave twenty years of service boys, and met her sorry end... then they laughed at us and said we had to go."
      In spite of the fact that the song refers to people performing overwhelmingly male occupations and activities, the lyrics refers to those who repair the ship as "boys".
      I don't care if a woman sings it, but the lyrics and context overwhelmingly indicate a male protagonist.

    • @rumpelstiltskin6150
      @rumpelstiltskin6150 Рік тому +4

      ​@@asmith8954 Context does, yes, due to time-period, but the lyrics literally never indicate the protagonists gender, even the line you gave doesn't.

    • @asmith8954
      @asmith8954 Рік тому +2

      @@rumpelstiltskin6150 So, the owners call the ship's crew, "boys", and the narrator identifies himself as part of this group, and you say that this doesn't indicate the gender of him and the crew?
      I think you're letting your sensibilities get in the way of your exegesis.

    • @rumpelstiltskin6150
      @rumpelstiltskin6150 Рік тому +4

      @@asmith8954 No, because that's literally how most women I know would refer to such a group in that situation?
      Obviously the protagonist is male (due to the historical context) but the lyrics are entirely neutral to that fact.

    • @asmith8954
      @asmith8954 Рік тому +2

      @@rumpelstiltskin6150 Mixed groups are not referred to as "boys" in standard English, or really any language. Your reading of that verse is laughable.

  • @JPGotrokkits
    @JPGotrokkits 8 місяців тому +1

    I used to think that Schooner Fare did the best version (sorry Stan) but holy smokes! This is great, I love how she goes flat where the other versions go sharp or drops to the seventh instead of staying on the fourth/fifth.
    Beautiful. Put a lump in my throat!

  • @paulnorton2885
    @paulnorton2885 Рік тому

    Always a great song. This version adds a dimension that I like.

    • @paulnorton2885
      @paulnorton2885 Рік тому

      In fact this has become my favourite version of the song.

  • @StreetWorksMedia
    @StreetWorksMedia 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing song love this one thank you for uploading it.

  • @kayneahnung3661
    @kayneahnung3661 4 місяці тому +1

    this reminds me of the current project to rise the Säntis steamer on the "Bodensee".

  • @user-vb9wh1ix2r
    @user-vb9wh1ix2r 7 місяців тому +1

    Please let there be a live video version of this cover. Infreakincredible!

  • @robinhill8357
    @robinhill8357 7 років тому +5

    Best version I've heard. The played it on CBC's Labrador Morning a couple of days ago, and I had to find it.

    • @paulnorton2885
      @paulnorton2885 Рік тому

      Yes, it's a brilliant song by Stan Rogers, and many excellent versions have been recorded and performed, but I think this is the best one.

  • @jamesbrixey8102
    @jamesbrixey8102 2 роки тому

    This is TRULY GORGEOUS

  • @rogerhughes7174
    @rogerhughes7174 Рік тому +1

    Got this album 2 weeks ago .... nearly worn it out i've been playing it so much!

    • @derinaharveyband3469
      @derinaharveyband3469  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! 💚 Stay in touch - we have a brand new song coming out on Friday and a new album dropping in June!

  • @skrang9671
    @skrang9671 2 роки тому

    Makes me tear up just like the original!

  • @antibodiesagainstkookery3871
    @antibodiesagainstkookery3871 5 місяців тому

    I like your version of The Last Shanty so I was thrilled to see that the very next track is The Mary Ellen Carter, which is one of my favourite sea songs.

  • @SlenderGinger605
    @SlenderGinger605 3 роки тому +2

    So I recently discovered you guys and absolutely love this!

  • @coronis0
    @coronis0 8 місяців тому

    진짜 말이안됨 ...너무좋음

  • @hazelhazelton1346
    @hazelhazelton1346 2 роки тому

    From the moment I first stumbled across this band, I somehow knew this cover existed. ^.^

  • @johnmckillop3820
    @johnmckillop3820 7 років тому +1

    Men should sing this song...but nice try ladies

    • @catherineannemccloskey-ros9500
      @catherineannemccloskey-ros9500 5 років тому +16

      How do you know all the crew were men?

    • @ueala1
      @ueala1 3 роки тому +15

      Personally, I think Stan would be pleased with how well they performed his song...

    • @natasharichards2048
      @natasharichards2048 3 роки тому +13

      anyone can sing a song if they want to. This rendition brought me to tears. Stan would be overjoyed by this.

    • @Storm-dh7cc
      @Storm-dh7cc 3 роки тому +6

      I mean, the song never specifies the gender of the singer, so...

    • @faroshscale
      @faroshscale 3 роки тому +4

      Is this what men talk like when they have a tiny dick? News to me