LOL.. I had intended to add - at least in the non-German speaking world... but didn't... my bad

there was a time when every school child had to recite poetry or a speech... and keeping a diary and writing letters was commonplace. Now written correspondance seems to consist more of a scribbled note in a pre-printed card or part of the junk mail that gets tossed.

And texting is a whole new animal... lol

All that aside... C Fox Smith had more than a passing interest not just in maritime subjects, but the music in particular. Reading some of her works can cause a shanty tune to pop into your mind - and not leave. So is there any wonder that folks who love sea music are attracted to her work and have a strong urge to add music?

It was the Mystic Sea Music festival that we were chatting with Stan Hugill and first heard of C Fox Smith. Any changes that Mike makes are purely to make the song the best it can be. Just a book can be adapted to film, the transposition to a different medium requires some alterations. As long as the meaning stays true, I believe a good song is its own justification. imho