london julies shanty

04 May 11 - 08:50 AM (#3147636)
Subject: london julies shanty
From: GUEST

i was wondering about the history of this shanty.Is the london mentioned the one in england?

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04 May 11 - 09:32 AM (#3147665)
Subject: RE: london julies shanty
From: Charley Noble

Most likely.

This song has been discussed extensively on this forum. You might do a search for "London Julie" and see what you turn up. Barry Finn did a fine recording of one version on FATHOM THIS.

Charley Noble

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04 May 11 - 09:40 AM (#3147672)
Subject: RE: london julies shanty
From: Keith A of Hertford

It was a major port, so why would it not be?

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04 May 11 - 10:59 AM (#3147737)
Subject: RE: london julies shanty
From: GUEST,Lighter

That's why it's so popular.

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