The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #94304   Message #1824192
Posted By: Naemanson
31-Aug-06 - 11:11 PM
Thread Name: Stan Hugill - the real words?
Subject: RE: Stan Hugill - the real words?
My theory is that these were working men. There were no ladies. Therefore they did not need to be gentile in their speach or verses. So, just stick in any words not accepted in polite society and you will be fine.

Jerry Bryant has released an album of unexpurgated sea songs. It is well done but the language is nothing you won't hear elsewhere.