What's the best sailing Song?

Strider44

[strider44]

The Boards have been heavy lately. Hopefully this can lighten the mood around here. Need helpsettling a family dispute.

What is the better sailing song?

Sloop John B by the Beach Boys

or Southern Cross by Crosby Stills and Nash

(the politics of the bands doesn't matter folks)

or do you have another song? IMHO these 2 are it and its a matter of degree which one is better.

[gortklattu]

Just hit this link, close your eyes, listen to this song and try NOT to think of being on the sea.

[1rudeboy]

My fraternity in college had a men's choir. We'd be involved in a tight competition, and we'd finish with the theme to Underdog. It worked every time. Total knock out.

[babble-on]

Frigging in the Rigging - Sex Pistols (tells it like it really was in the seafaring days)

Growin’ Up - Bruce Springsteen ( had a juke box graduate for a first mate, she couldn’t sail but she sure could sing)

[gunsequalfreedom]

There should not be any argument on this one.

Southern Cross by Crosby Stills and Nash
Actually, Wooden Ships is also a good choice.

How could there be a debate at your house on this? What, someone in your family is suggesting row, row your boat?

[CJinVA]

The United States Navys Anchors Aweigh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3D3Vuo98o4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

“Southern Cross” by CSN....is far and away the better tune.

[gunsequalfreedom]

Beach Boys ... you just can’t compete with great harmony.

But they don't even know how to surf...

[Mashood]

I’m shipping up to Boston: Dropkick Murphys

[Overtaxed]

Three votes for Drunken Sailor.

[dblshot]

Sea of Heartbreak

The lights in the harbor
Don’t shine for me
I’m like a lost ship
Drift on the sea

The sea of heartbreak
Lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress
So divine, how I wish
You were mine, again my dear

I’m on this sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak
How did I lose you?
Oh, where did I fail?
Why did you leave me
Always to sail?

This sea of heartbreak
Lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress
So divine, how I wish
You were mine, again my dear

I’m on this sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak
Oh, what I’d give
To sail back to shore?

Back to your arms once more
Come to my rescue
Come here to me
Take me and keep me
Away from the sea

The sea of heartbreak
Lost love and loneliness
Memories of your caress
So divine, how I wish
You were mine, again my dear

I’m on the sea of tears
Sea of heartbreak
Sea of heartbreak
Sea oh heartbreak

[left that other site]

The Drunken Sailor!

Now The Theme Song of Mr. Crabs on Sponge Bob Square Pants.

[Errant]

Wind sound track. Best sailing movie ever!

http://www.soundtrack.net/albums/database/?id=3146

[strider44]

It’s not a heated debate. Some like the Sloop John B. Some think Southern Cross is better. It’s not cut and dried. I love both songs but if I could only hear one before a final voyage - Southern Cross takes it in a photo finish...

[BlueLancer]

For My Lady - Moody Blues

I first heard this on the helicopter deck of the USS CORONADO on my Youngster Cruise in 1973, one day out of Norfolk at the end of the cruise. One of the crew had brought his speakers and stereo out on the flight deck after deck and was playing Moody Blues albums in the pitch black night under an umbrella of stars. It was quite an experience, hearing the Moody Blues for the first time.

For My Lady

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The Last Farewell - Roger Whittaker

The Last Farewell

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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

[pgkdan]

4. See post 60.

[Lou L]

I think it depends on what kind of sailing one is undertaking. "Souther Cross" or "Sloop John B" might be nice for a peaceful cruise under a light breeze. But, if one is racing, or perhaps taking on some heavier seas such as in the Vendee Globe race, I think Wagner's The Ride of the Valkyries would be well-suited.

[MNlurker]

http://www.yachtrock.com/

Yes its a spoof, but a perfect set of songs. Watch a few of the episodes and you’ll have a CD ready to go.

[Linda Frances]

These girls are great at Southern Cross too
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EBU_7z-IBfY

The violinist looks like she’s 12, but she’s great.

[QBFimi]

Count me out on this one - I’m friends with the great-great grandson of the Sloop John B’s Bahamian owner.

[ßuddaßudd]

AWOLNATION ♪♫ Sail