521. Salty Dog (Zeke Morris)

[bigchristopher6]

Mr. Crooke, I would like to thank you for posting that history of the song. My name is Chris Morris and Zeke was my grandfather. It makes me feel good to know that there are people out there that truely appreciate he and Wiley's contributions to music. I always loved my pappow for the great family man he was. Nice to see him recognized as a great musician as well. Thank you from myself and my entire family.

[raymondcrooke]

@bigchristopher6 You are most welcome. It's always good to hear from relatives of the writers and performers of the songs I sing. You should certainly be proud of your grandfather for his contribution to traditional American music.

[blinddrunkal]

Great, Raymond - all those verses - I'll have to write them down! The story of the song is fascinating too. Well done; Alan.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Alan, and thank you for letting me link it to your version.

[lewdite]

Thanks... one of my favorites.

[SirCoughsalot]

This is a good song. It'll get your hands a-clappin' and your toes a-tappin' and maybe even your nose a-wigglin', I don't know. :D Good job. I saw this on the Andy Griffith show once! I have a suggestion for a song, if you don't mind. Molly and Tenbrooks (It was recorded by the Osborne Brothers, don't know if you know it or not.)

[raymondcrooke]

I didn't know it, but I've found it on YouTube. I may try it some day.

[pmb003]

I Really enjoyed this song too

5***** from me

Have a great week.....

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Phyllis.

[blueukulele]

Love this song

[oldstewball]

Hello

Raymond...

What impresses me most is your mastery of the challenging lyrics as I myself always flubber whenever I attempt this chestnut. You've made one New Yorker very happy indeed.

Safe travels as you retire to beautiful Australia. Do be certain to partake of my favorite Tim Tams (which we sadly can't obtain here in the US without an Aussie connection (I've good friends in Adelaide and Brisbane,fortunately).

Peace,

Stewball

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Max. I'm not actually retiring yet. One more year of work in Hong Kong first. We are home in Australia visiting our two grandsons - in Canberra and Melbourne.

[babybookworm003]

great job

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you

[nondepouk]

very nice song Raymond; I'm glad for you to know that you're in travel.

salutations,

HOBOSEAN

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Hobosean. Just arrived in Canberra last night.

[UncleVRoy]

Great SONG!!

Very Well DONE!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Roy