The Humpback Whale - Cover

An iconic whaling song written by Harry Robertson, made especially popular by Nic Jones (Penguin Eggs album) and covered by Richard Shindell in 2007 on South Of Delia

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[bonzodog10]

nice one mate. Get rid rid of the ovation though. got no soul : }

[mheads2]

Thanks for favoriting Fred :)

The Ovation is OK for rockier stuff but I now have the Martin D28-12 as the main instrument :)

[macinglis]

what tuning are you in ive been trying to figure this beautiful song out for years. btw, your version is on par with shindell, who is my personal legend!

Well Done!!

[mheads2]

Thanks!

It's actually in DADGAD. I haven't played it live for ages - mainly because my partner Alex doesn't like the subject matter so I ahev to be somewhere where I'm playing solo!

I play 95% stuff in DADGAD.

I actually played support act to Mr S when he visited Gloucestershire in summer 2007 which was a fun and educational experience as well as an obvious privildege. I was trying to get Nic Jones along but they were having house moving problems and weren't able to make it. M

[MichaelFrances]

Absolutely awesome, would love to hear Canadee-i-o.

[mheads2]

Thanks Michael. I'll try and learn it in near future :)

[guitarmotion]

Beautiful rendition. You make me want to play in DADGAD some more!

[12Radius]

What year is yours do you know? Thanks. nice sound also.

[grendelrichard1]

A beautiful rendition of a great song. I have recently learnt Cannadee-i-o and, as a result, left myself nowhere to go. I like Nic Jone's version and trawled around Mudcat Cafe for the tabs. No disrespect to the many fine musicians there but, many give Nic's version in a similar tuning to Cannadee-i-o but think I prefer your version. I have had some luck in freeze-framing you and watching your fingers but wandered if you might send me the chords as diagrams. I would be ever so grateful. R

[Melarancida]

Beautiful cover (and nice vintage EKO)!!

[jeffreydebra1]

I liked this song when I first heard it on RIchard Shindell's CD. Mark does a wonderful job too!

[lombroso69]

Thank you, really good cover. Less essential from the Nic Jones version but I like it.