Just for the record ... John Short (āYankee Jackā) came into prominence as āfatherā of sea shanties. Born locally in 1839, he first went to sea from Watchet as a lad before going ādeep seaā and in the 1860ās joined a Yankee ship in the American Civil War. It is said he sang as he sailed with a most melodious voice and when he retired at the age of 61 he brought his songs home with him. These were collected and collated by Cecil Sharp and Sir Richard Terry for our English musical heritage. A statue of āYankee Jackā was funded by the Museum Society and public subscription and sculpted by Alan B. Herriot, of Penicuik, Scotland.
I love a bit of history Neville. I feel I learnt something today. Your little poem has a lovely beat to it. I am sure Yankee Jack would enjoy š
Thank for sharing xĀ
Wow!! NEVILLE!!...I too feel I've learned something here...something that would normally be out of my reach......I am history buff my friend...so thanx so much for this......I shan't forget 'ol Yankee Jack!!....if I look up the English Musical Heritage site will I be able to hear some of his songs there?....regardless. thanx so much for sharing this my friend!!.....LOVE & ROCKETS!!......T xoĀ : )
Good to hear sir Tony .. I dont know is the answer to your question but many of his folk songs are still sung in these here parts .. I walk past his statue most days ............... N :)Ā
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Just for the record ... John Short (āYankee Jackā) came into prominence as āfatherā of sea shanties. Born locally in 1839, he first went to sea from Watchet as a lad before going ādeep seaā and in the 1860ās joined a Yankee ship in the American Civil War. It is said he sang as he sailed with a most melodious voice and when he retired at the age of 61 he brought his songs home with him. These were collected and collated by Cecil Sharp and Sir Richard Terry for our English musical heritage. A statue of āYankee Jackā was funded by the Museum Society and public subscription and sculpted by Alan B. Herriot, of Penicuik, Scotland.
I love a bit of history Neville. I feel I learnt something today. Your little poem has a lovely beat to it. I am sure Yankee Jack would enjoy š
Thank for sharing xĀ
Hark at you Gwen, I love a bit of history too my fine literary friend .. hey, how do ya fancy your own harkiologist ........................... :) x
Wow!! NEVILLE!!...I too feel I've learned something here...something that would normally be out of my reach......I am history buff my friend...so thanx so much for this......I shan't forget 'ol Yankee Jack!!....if I look up the English Musical Heritage site will I be able to hear some of his songs there?....regardless. thanx so much for sharing this my friend!!.....LOVE & ROCKETS!!......T xoĀ : )
Good to hear sir Tony .. I dont know is the answer to your question but many of his folk songs are still sung in these here parts .. I walk past his statue most days ............... N :)Ā