The X Seamens Institute - "Roll Alabama Roll"

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This video features The X Seamen's Institute's "Roll Alabama Roll" from the 2004 album "Classic Maritime Music from Smithsonian Folkways" on Smithsonian Folkways.

Digital Downloads are available of this album in both MP3 and FLAC format.


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you can hear the amazing John Townley on this track singing tenor, who sings a different version on his album Sailor!.

[argotechnica]

I can't remember where I first heard this recording; it was the first time I'd heard the song. Anyway it has this spooky sadness that always brings me to the edge of tears. Thanks for sharing it!