Classical Values

South Australia

Sea shanties were childhood favorites of mine. They were one of the reasons I joined the Navy. Here is one I particularly liked.

Another version:

Another classic version:

With anime illustrations and some more verses. Not all traditional:

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3 responses to “South Australia”

  1. Kathy Kinsley Avatar
    Kathy Kinsley

    Its between the Clancy Bros. and the Anime…and I think the Anime has won.

  2. Gringo Avatar
    Gringo

    I liked the last 3, but didn’t care for Ewan MacColl’s version. I once saw a video about someone in rural Australia that included a class singing the song.

  3. Simon Avatar
    Simon

    Gringo,

    I worked at WFMT Chicago during my college year. Loved the Midnight Special. I got introduced to the song by the MacColl version. So that is why it is on the list.