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What's the best sailing Song?
Strider44

Posted on 05/15/2012 5:55:16 AM PDT by 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.


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To: SailormanCGA72
Just hit this link, close your eyes, listen to this song and try NOT to think of being on the sea.
61 posted on 05/15/2012 6:32:11 AM PDT by gortklattu (God knows who is best, everybody else is making guesses - Tony Snow)
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To: 6ppc
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.
62 posted on 05/15/2012 6:33:08 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: strider44

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)


63 posted on 05/15/2012 6:35:22 AM PDT by babble-on
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To: strider44

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?


64 posted on 05/15/2012 6:35:50 AM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: AmonAmarth

The United States Navys Anchors Aweigh

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


65 posted on 05/15/2012 6:37:21 AM PDT by CJinVA
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To: strider44

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


66 posted on 05/15/2012 6:37:24 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (I will not comply. I will NEVER submit.)
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To: Hodar
Beach Boys ... you just can’t compete with great harmony.

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

67 posted on 05/15/2012 6:38:18 AM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: strider44

I’m shipping up to Boston: Dropkick Murphys


68 posted on 05/15/2012 6:39:25 AM PDT by Mashood
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To: Conservative4Ever

Three votes for Drunken Sailor.


69 posted on 05/15/2012 6:39:47 AM PDT by Overtaxed
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To: strider44

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


70 posted on 05/15/2012 6:43:41 AM PDT by dblshot (Insanity: electing the same people over and over and expecting different results.)
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To: strider44

The Drunken Sailor!

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


71 posted on 05/15/2012 6:44:12 AM PDT by left that other site
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To: strider44
Wind sound track. Best sailing movie ever!

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


72 posted on 05/15/2012 6:46:04 AM PDT by Errant
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To: gunsequalfreedom

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...


73 posted on 05/15/2012 6:46:14 AM PDT by strider44
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To: strider44
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

74 posted on 05/15/2012 6:46:16 AM PDT by BlueLancer ("No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom I have not repaid in full" (Sulla))
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To: Overtaxed

4. See post 60.


75 posted on 05/15/2012 6:48:42 AM PDT by pgkdan (ANYBODY BUT OBAMA!)
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To: strider44
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.
76 posted on 05/15/2012 6:48:42 AM PDT by Lou L (The Senate without a filibuster is just a 100-member version of the House.)
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To: strider44

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.


77 posted on 05/15/2012 6:48:42 AM PDT by MNlurker
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To: strider44

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.


78 posted on 05/15/2012 6:49:46 AM PDT by Linda Frances (Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.)
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To: strider44

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


79 posted on 05/15/2012 6:50:14 AM PDT by QBFimi (When gunpowder speaks, beasts listen.)
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To: strider44
AWOLNATION ♪♫ Sail
80 posted on 05/15/2012 6:53:26 AM PDT by ßuddaßudd
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