Ed Trickett's version was learned from Gale Huntington of Martha's Vinyard, who wrote "Songs the Whalemen Sang," and had a major hand in getting the Sam Henry into print. Gale sang "Rolling Home" in 2/4 time, rather than the 3/4 in which it is often found. I learned it first from Paul Clayton, sung in 3/4 (and with a number of word variations) to the tune most of us associate with the song "Kevin Barry." Caroline and I often sing Huntington's version in our March gigs, simply substituting "dear old Ireland" for "old New England." Cheap trick! Please don't squeal on us.

Sandy