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Vampire Shanty

03 Jan 16 - 01:36 PM (#3762595)
Subject: Vampire Shanty
From: Jack Campin

Last week I heard an American singer do a parody of "Rolling Home to Old Maui" with words about vampires. He's gone back home and I can't get in touch. Anybody know it, got the words and know who wrote it?

I don't generally go for parodies but this one was genuinely funny.


04 Jan 16 - 08:53 AM (#3762787)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: Jack Campin

Nobody?

The refrain ends "...we live nocturnally".


05 Jan 16 - 12:40 AM (#3762972)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: GUEST,Jon Bartlett

Where did you hear this, Jack?


05 Jan 16 - 03:28 AM (#3762982)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: Jack Campin

The Spiers Bar Tuesday night session in Edinburgh.


06 Jan 16 - 01:43 AM (#3763146)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: GUEST,Eluned

Sounds like "Filk" music, traditionally (since the 60's) sung by and around science fiction/fantasy fans. They take known tunes and put new words to them with sf/fantasy themes. Seek ye sf conventions, look ye among sf fans, and ye may find it!


06 Jan 16 - 06:58 AM (#3763210)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: MoorleyMan

It's not the same Vampire Shanty that I sing, although it sounds like it'll be worth the hunt (or maybe there's too much at stake?! - let's hope the quest isn't in vein!)...


06 Jan 16 - 03:30 PM (#3763296)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: damhan alla

MoorleyMan- you can't leave us hanging!? What's the Vampire Shanty that you sing?


06 Jan 16 - 09:08 PM (#3763349)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: Sandra in Sydney

yes! I would also like both songs, & anything similar.


07 Jan 16 - 09:48 AM (#3763477)
Subject: RE: Vampire Shanty
From: GUEST,Charlie Ipcar

Could be blood-curdling!