Ricky Jay & Richard Greene: The Fiddler/Roll the Old Chariot

From: Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys, ANTI- 2006.

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Explanatory liner notes by record label ANTI-:

One of the realities of shipboard life is being cooped up in a small space with the same people day after day. This fiddler is playing "Roll the Old Chariot". Perhaps he's playing it over and over and over. Murders have been committed for less.

Artist sites:
Ricky Jay: http://www.rickyjay.com
Richard Greene: http://www.richardgreene.net

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Lyrics and annotations in http://ismaels.wordpress.com/2009/06/18/rogue%e2%80%99s-gallery-the-art-of-th...

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