Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cliffs of Baccalieu (from Stan Rogers) From: pattyClink Date: 05 Oct 21 - 11:04 AM Good song, and very well done by Pete. And unique: a shipwreck song with a happy ending! |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Cliffs of Baccalieu (from Stan Rogers) From: Waddon Pete Date: 05 Oct 21 - 10:12 AM Sang this song on the Mudcat singaround on Monday. It has always fascinated me. A friend of mine who is a long distance sailor heard this song and said, "They were lucky! Not an easy thing to do!" I was looking on the net for information one time and found a lovely photo of fishermen of the time on board their boat all dressed up in flat caps and jackets and trousers! I think there was a tie there too somewhere. Clearly professional fishermen. |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE CLIFFS OF BACCALIEU (Jack Withers)^^ From: Vinland Date: 16 Sep 00 - 09:44 PM The correct name of the song is "THE CLIFFS OF BACCALIEU". It was written by Jack Withers of Newfoundland in 1934. The version Dave quoted is probably from the Stan Rogers recording. The original version is as follows: 1. We were bound home in October from the shores of Labrador, Trying to race a strong nor'easter and snow too; But the wind came down upon us making day as dark as night, Just before we made the land at Baccalieu. 2. We thought we'd make the island as we hauled her farther south, As the gale from out the nor'east harder blew, But the lookout quickly shouted, and there right dead ahead Through the snow-squall loomed the land of Baccalieu. 3. It was hard down with the tiller and we struggled with the sheets, Doin' our best to haul 'em in a foot or two, And her deck soon sharply tilted 'till 'twas hard to keep your feet, As we hauled her from the rocks of Baccalieu. 4. Oh, to leeward were the breakers and to win'ard was the gale, The sleet and snow would cut you through and through; With our lee-rail two feet under and two hands at the wheel, We hauled her from the cliffs of Baccalieu. 5. The combers beat her under 'till we thought she'd never rise, Our main-boom was buckling nigh in two, And all hands clung to win'ard and stared with straining eyes Down to leeward at the cliffs of Baccalieu. 6. Oh, we hauled her to the south'ard and our canvas stood the strain, As the whistling snow-squalls from the nor'east blew, But our hearts were beating gladly, for no longer could we gaze Down to leeward at the cliffs of Baccalieu. ---------------------------------- Stan does a fine job, but you might also enjoy Bristol's Hope version as sung by Anita Best. A vocal/piano/guitar arrangement can be found in "Sing Around This One - Songs of Newfoundland & Labrador volume 2". Contact the publisher (me) for more info at: vinlandmusic@nf.sympatico.ca or phone (709) 670-3377 (Sorry for the commercial - just trying to be helpful!) -Vinland |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: rocks of baccalu From: Naemanson Date: 16 Sep 00 - 12:36 PM I didn't ask for this song but I'm glad someone did. I love it and I especially appreciate seeing the chords. I never was much of a hand at transcribing chords by ear. I hope you aren't from Maine, Brecklander, 'cause that's where I'll be singing it. On second thought, I hope you are so we can do the song together! |
Subject: Lyr/Chords Add: CLIFFS OF BACCALIEU (from S Rogers From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 16 Sep 00 - 11:51 AM I hope this is the song you are looking for mate. Yours, Aye. Dave C C/G C
Now we tried to clear the island
But it was hard down by the tiller
Now the combers beat her under
To leeward was the island, to windward was the shore Hope this turned out ok I'm not used to posting the Chords with words (my first attempt) Joe will fix it I'm sure if its wrong.
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Subject: rocks of baccalu From: GUEST,brecklander Date: 16 Sep 00 - 11:29 AM looking for the lyrics to this Stan Rogers song Thanks |
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