15 Transcriptions of Traditional - What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor?
A fast-paced sea shanty with call-and-response structure, traditionally used to coordinate sailors' tasks.
A traditional English sea shanty used to coordinate sailors' work, popularized globally through folk revivals and modern media adaptations.
"Drunken Sailor" is a traditional English sea shanty dating back to the 19th century, often sung during work aboard sailing ships. Its call-and-response structure and rhythmic pattern helped sailors synchronize physical tasks.
A popular traditional sea shanty, often associated with maritime work songs. Its call-and-response structure and rhythmic pattern suggest use for coordinating labor aboard ships.
A traditional English sea shanty, likely originating in the 19th century, used as a work song aboard sailing vessels. Its call-and-response structure helped synchronize crew movements during tasks like raising anchors.
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