Stan Hugill's book, 'Shanties from the Seven Seas', was the source for this song. It was a slave song in origin and most likely made it's way into the sea shanty tradition as slaves were rented out as crew for America's mercantile marine during the winter months. On board these ships everyone would sing everyone else's songs and so they all became part of the one thing.
Shot by Dave Knox and Jamie Goldrick
Edited by Jamie Goldrick