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Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)

26 Mar 02 - 05:38 PM (#676876)
Subject: Whale Song
From: GUEST,mail4marc@aol.com

Does anyone know a folksy song whose chorus goes something like "Where in the world are the whales...where do they wander way under the waves...what would you wonder if somebody wondered, where in the world are the whales"... I think the group that sang the song was called Feast or Famine. I know that this isn't much to go on but i'd really appreciate anyone's help with lyrics, chords or the like.

Thanks a Bunch!

26 Mar 02 - 06:24 PM (#676918)
Subject: RE: Whale Song
From: Sorcha

I found a website for a band called Feast or Famine, and on page V there is contact info. It's here. Be warned, there are a LOT of pop up ads, and the site won't let you escape either. No lyrics for your whale song, and none of the phrases turned up anything either.

26 Mar 02 - 06:30 PM (#676922)
Subject: RE: Whale Song
From: GUEST,mail4marc

Thanks Sorcha...But that Definately is not the group! HA! And what is up with all of those pop ups?? Earlier i viewed a pop-up that one had no way of closing! What is the cyber world coming to?

I will continue my search for the folk group that performs or performed the whale song...it is such a wonderful tune...

Marc

26 Mar 02 - 06:59 PM (#676951)
Subject: RE: Whale Song
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull

Hello-9I forgot your're name) Les from Hull;s girlfreind called Maggy sings asong about Whales bit she hasnt gor a computer so just ask Les for the words He is called Les from Hull.john

26 Mar 02 - 07:15 PM (#676965)
Subject: RE: Whale Song
From: GUEST,mail4marc@aol.com

Thanks John...for the lead...How do i get in touch with Les and his girlfriend (who is singing this catchy tune)??

Marc

26 Mar 02 - 07:55 PM (#676999)
Subject: Lyr Add: WHALE SONG (Steve Grimes)
From: raredance

WHALE SONG
Words and music by Steve Grimes, Rock River Publishing, 1983
As recorded by Sally Rogers on "Piggyback Planet" (1990 Round River Records)

CHORUS: Where in the world are the whales?
Where do they wander way under the waves?
What would you tell them if somebody wondered
Where in the world are the whales?

1. The blue whale's the largest of all of the mammals
And she lives where the water's like ice,
And the sperm whale lives down by the equator
'Cause she thinks the warm water is nice. CHORUS

2. The right whale swims in the northern Pacific
From Alaska on down to Japan.
And the gray whale swims down to South California
And she stays close to land when she can. CHORUS

3. The humpback whale swims down round Hawaii
And he feeds upon small krill and kelp.
The killer whale swims in the Puget Sound waters.
When they see him, the people cry, "Help!" CHORUS

rich r

27 Mar 02 - 07:25 AM (#677265)
Subject: RE: Whale Song
From: GUEST,mail4marc@aol.com

Hey thanks Rich! I Really appreciate you making my search a complete success...now i just have to figure out the chords. Thanks a whole lot!

Marc

18 May 09 - 09:29 PM (#2635328)
Subject: RE: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST

If anyone has the chords to this song, I'd love to have a copy!

Thanks,
Carole

23 Jun 12 - 03:24 PM (#3367150)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST,Kay M

Where in the world are the whales?
Where do they wander when under the waves?
What would you tell them if somebody asked you
Where in the world are the whales?
(Refrain)

from a band called Northern Lights- folk artists
My kids grew up with this song and loved it.
Now, I too, am trying to find it!!

15 Sep 13 - 08:27 PM (#3559150)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST,olivia

I cannot find the music for this - so far, Sally Rogers is not singing this song. feel free to correct me .

Heard this many years ago by a local group around Wisconsin. they sang several other songs, such as: and I'm gonna get dirty, and I'm gonna have fun.

I would give up my last hot fudge sundae if someone can find someone who has sung this.....lyrics, step one, music score, two

18 Jan 17 - 10:09 PM (#3833479)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST,JMSails

It's on Lee Murdock's recently released 'Loving Light" CD. I heard him intro it at the homecoming Concert, but didn't know what song he was talking about until after the story.

24 Dec 17 - 06:41 PM (#3895725)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST

The group performed at the Mabel Tainter Theatre in Menominiw, Wi.

24 Dec 17 - 07:01 PM (#3895726)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST

Group NORTHERN LIGHT, cassette tape album called ALONG THE WAY, has this whale song recorded. Recorded at Madison Street Sound Studio, Waupun, WI. Copyright 1983 Rock River Publishing. This is the Wisconsin group who sang WHALE SONG at the Mabel Tainter Theatre.

28 Mar 20 - 11:07 PM (#4042741)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST

I grew up listening to this cassette and have been searching for it for nearly 30 years!!! Thank you to all who posted here! Now I just need to find the recording again...

29 Mar 20 - 01:12 AM (#4042748)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: cnd

You can hear Sally Rogers sing it on Spotify (albeit mislabeled as "Garbage")

Unfortunately, couldn't turn up the Northern Lights recording. They released it on 2 albums which a few scattered libraries seem to hold, but nothing online.

While we're talking about whales, I thought I'd share this song by the Mike Aiken Band - Save the Whales

29 Mar 20 - 09:13 PM (#4043001)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Whale Song (Steve Grimes)
From: GUEST,Starship

By any chance is this it?

https://vimeo.com/96814628