Stan rogers barretts privateers canadian folk youtu. Inspired by a story from bill howell, a halifax poet, and influenced in style by friends of fiddlers green. A great song by stan rogers may he rest in peace a fictional story song about a man aboard a scrawny boat called antelope, in the year 1776, the height of the american revolution. Originally shed no tears now im a broken man on a halifax pier the last of barretts privateers. Its been 6 years since we sailed away and i just made halifax yesterday god damn them all. The stan rogers folk festival is held every year in canso, nova scotia. Barretts privateers lyrics by stan rogers with meaning. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Were there actually canadian piratesprivateers during this period. Unlimited free stan rogers music click to play barretts privateers, northwest passage and whatever else you want. The song, a modern seashanty, was apparently inspired after a session with friends of fiddlers green at the northern. Watch official video, print or download text in pdf. Oh, the year was 1778 how i wish i was in sherbrooke now a letter of marque came from the king to th. A guide to canadian folk music, reference press, 1995.
Stan rogers songs from fogartys cove sheet music including the songs from stan rogers first four albums. A letter of marque came from the king to the scummiest vessel ive ever seen god damn them all. Stan rogers barretts privateers lyrics lyricsfreak. Oh, the year was 1778 how i wish i was in sherbrooke now well a letter of marque came from the king to the scummiest vessel ive ever seen god damn them all. Barretts privateers is a modern folk song in the style of a sea shanty, written and performed by canadian musician stan rogers, having been inspired after a song session with the friends of fiddlers green at the northern lights festival boreal in sudbury, ontario. Featuring the fogartys cove logo on the front, and one of barretts privateers on the sleeve. It catches garnet rogers engaging humour, and, arguably, the best version of barretts privateers on all of stans albums. Barretts privateers is a modern folk song in the style of a sea shanty, written and performed by canadian musician stan rogers, having been inspired after a. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Barretts privateers stan rogers the very best of stan rogers. Rogers stan barretts privateers lyrics metrolyrics. Barretts privateers was released on the album fogartys cove in 1976. I was told wed cruise the seas for american gold wed fire no gunsshed no tears. I was told wed cruise the seas for american gold wed fire no gunsshed no tears now im a.
It was in the spring this year of grace with new life pushing through that i looked from the citadel down to the narrows and asked what its coming to i saw upper. Stan rogers barretts privateers lyrics genius lyrics. In 1995, several artists performed two nights of concerts at halifaxs rebecca cohn auditorium, which were released on album that year as remembering stan rogers. The real mckenzies barretts privateers lyrics genius.
Stan rogers song barretts privateers is about canadian. Stan rogers barretts privateers lyrics songmeanings. Wed fire no guns, shed no tears c f c f but im a broken man on a halifax pier g c the last of barretts privateers verse 2. Barretts privateers lyrics guitar chords irish folk songs. This lyrical portrait of stan rogers captures the man and his music and has captivated millions of viewers over its broadcast life. Barretts privateers is sung from the point of view of a young fisherman who enlisted on elcid barretts illfated antelope. Original lyrics of barretts privateers song by stan rogers. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms. Listen online to stan rogers barretts privateers and see which albums it appears on. This ballad was also recorded by the corries, the guitar chords which are suitable for playing on the mandolin the music time signature is 22 and the guitar chords are in chordpro.
Stan rogers song barrett s privateers is about canadian privateers preying on american shipping at the end of the 18th century. Home composers stan rogers stan rogers, canadas folk music hero, speaks to all of us through his words and music. Oh, elcid barrett cried the town, how i wish i was in sherbrooke now. A letter of marque come from the king, to the scummiest vessel id ever seen, chorus. Barretts privateers by stan rogers on amazon music. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. I was told wed cruise the seas for american gold wed fire no guns, shed no tea. This selection is an excerpt from northern journey. Stan rogers guitar version, other stan rogers songs here include the mary ellen carter song. A letter of marque come from the king, to the scummiest vessel id ever seen, god damn them all. O elcid barrett cried the town how i wish i was in sherbrooke now for twenty brave men all fishermen who would make for him the antelopes crew. By stan rogers oh the year was seventeen seventy eight i wish i were in sherbrooke now. Oh, the year was 1778 how i wish i was in sherbrooke now a letter of marque came from the king to the scummiest vessel ive ever seen god damn them all. Video clip and lyrics barretts privateers by stan rogers.
The antelope sloop was a sickening site how i wish i was in sherbrooke now shed list to the port and her sails in rags and the cook in the scuppers with the. It also includes a previously unrecorded stan rogers song, sailors rest. The last of barretts privateers the antelope sloop was a. Oft mistaken as a traditional song with a long history, this stan rogers original was written in 1976. A letter of marque came from the king, to the scummiest vessel id ever seen. Stan rogers biographies stan rogers, fogartys cove. Youtube video by bytor21122112 2010 used with permission oh, the year was seventeen seventyeight, how i wish i was in sherbrooke now. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists.
A letter of marque come from the king, to the scummiest vessel id ever seen. Barretts privateers by stan rogers oh, the year was 1778, how i wish i was in sherbrooke now. Original lyrics of barrett s privateers song by stan rogers. Rogers stan miscellaneous barretts privateers barretts privateers by stan rogers oh, the year was 1778, how i wish i was in sherbrooke now. Supposedly, there are bars in newfoundland where if you can sing a verse of this, you get a free beer, or ale, or something. The collection the definitive stan rogers collection was released in late 20, and it has been received very well by the many fans. Check out barretts privateers by stan rogers on amazon music. It contains the five remastered albums produced by paul mills, an ep of never before released material, and the video documentary one warm line as a dvd. Included are the definitive versions of barretts privateers and mary ellen carter, the haunting first christmas ever a contender as the saddest song. A letter of marque come from the king, to the scummiest vessel id ever seen, go. Written and performed by the late stan rogers, it is a classic. A letter of marque came from the king, to the scummiest vessel id ever seen, god damn them all. Oh, the year was 1778, how i wish i was in sherbrooke now.
Provided to youtube by independent digital licensing agency inc barretts privateers stan rogers the very best of stan rogers. Watch the video for barretts privateers from stan rogerss home in halifax for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. I was told wed cruise the seas for american gold wed fire no guns, shed no tears now im a. This is the stan rogers album i heard first, back before his death, and all things considered, i think this incredibly spirited live set is still the best introduction to rogers music. So here i lay in my 23rd year, how i wish i was in sherbrooke now. I was told wed cruise the seas for american gold wed fire no gunsshed no tears now im a broken man on a halifax pier the last of barretts privateers. The last of barrett s privateers the antelope sloop was a sickening sight how i wish i was in sherbrooke now shed a list to the port and and her sails in rags and the cook in scuppers with the staggers and jags god damn them all i was told wed cruise the seas for american gold wed fire no guns, shed no tears now im a broken man on a halifax.
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