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A Drop of Nelson's Blood

from A Shot Across The Bow by Pirates for Sail

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Smeelio This is the best version of this classic sea shanty (despite the name, it's 'Roll the Old Chariot Along') that I've heard, personally. It's not super simple and traditional, but that's what I like about it- there are plenty of simple, traditional versions of various sea shanties that I DO like, don't get me wrong, but the modern-style humour and "pirates-at-an-inn" atmosphere of this version make it great, alongside the obvious musical greatness inherent in the song.
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from A Shot Across The Bow, released September 19, 2007
Traditional (additional lyrics by Pirates for Sail).

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Pirates for Sail Baltimore, Maryland

Pirates for Sail (also known to their fans as the Crew of the Drunken Ferret and the Drunken Ferret T’Barnacle Choir) has been navigating the waterways and watering holes of Maryland since 2005. We plunder, pillage, carouse and sing, and we do all this in between consuming enormous quantities of rum. We’re bloody pirates, mate, and we’re on the account until Jack Ketch catches up to us! ... more

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