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The Wellerman
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Singer/Songwriter
The Wellerman was released on January 9, 2022 by Rover Records as a part of the album No End in Sight
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Release DateJanuary 9, 2022
LabelRover Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM114

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Irish Rovers
The Irish Rovers
Performer
George Millar
George Millar
Guitar, Vocals, Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Ian Millar
Ian Millar
Guitar, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
Davey Walker
Davey Walker
Keyboards, Background Vocals
Wilcil McDowell
Wilcil McDowell
Accordion
Morris Crum
Morris Crum
Keyboards, Accordion
Geoffrey Kelly
Geoffrey Kelly
Whistle
Jimmy Ferguson
Jimmy Ferguson
Vocals
Will Millar
Will Millar
Vocals, Banjo
Kevin Evans
Kevin Evans
Vocals
Bob O'Donovan
Bob O'Donovan
Background Vocals, Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
George Millar
George Millar
Songwriter, Arranger, Vocal Adapter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
George Millar
George Millar
Producer
Rick Salt
Rick Salt
Recording Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Hamish Burgess
Hamish Burgess
Graphic Design

Lyrics

There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
Blow, my bully boys, blow
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
She had not been two weeks from shore
When down on her, a right whale bore
The captain called all hands and swore
He'd take that whale in tow
Before the boat had hit the water
The whale's tail came up and caught her
All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her
But she dived down below
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
For 40 days and 40 nights
The line went slack, then went tight
All boats were lost, they sank from sight
Still, the whale did go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
Well, as far as I've heard, the fight's still on
The line's not cut, the whale's not gone
The Wellerman will arrive at dawn
To encourage the crew and all
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
But still, the whale kept fighting on
'Til our supplies were almost gone
Thank God the Wellerman comes at dawn
The rum is running low
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
Well, the captain says, "It seems to me
She's the bravest whale I ever did see
Well, cut the line and set her free
And perhaps we'll meet her again one day"
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
Some day, when the tonguing is done
We'll take our leave and go (go!)
Written by: George Millar
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