Treasures of traditional folksong from northern Minnesota including archival recordings from 1924.
[The Wonderful Whale]
Performer:
Is Part Of:
About the great sea snake you’ve heard the rare astounding tale, sir,
So now I’ll tell you what occurred with a thumping south sea whale, sir,
Right too ree addley too ree ay, Humpty iddley eye ree ay.
Twas in the autumn of the year we left the river's mouth, sir,
And with a spread of sail did steer towards the chilly south, sir,
Right too ree addley too ree ay, Humpty iddley eye ree ay.
Song Text Source:
Transcription of recording
Collector:
Gordon, Robert Winslow, 1888-1961
Date Recorded:
September, 1924
Track Duration (h:m:s):
0:37
Original Medium:
wax cylinder
Repository:
American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Call Number/Physical Location:
AFS 19011A: G93 Misc 160
Rights:
Duplication of sound recordings may be governed by copyright and other restrictions.
MFC Reference Number:
RWP_A014
This activity is made possible by the voters of
Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State
Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation
from the arts and cultural heritage fund.