Shanties were long considered "men's songs" and it was frowned upon for women to lead them. That is, until The Johnson Girls and other pioneering female singers decided to break through the "especially bearded, especially beer-bellied" resistance. In this episode, we chat about their many wild adventures, why they love shanties and how they pick and arrange songs, and the many great singers who supported them along the way. And of course, we get some fantastic singing in. Don't miss this one!
⚓︎ Shanties featured:
- Opening credits: Paddy Doyle's Boots, trad. arranged by Pressgang Mutiny
- Live song: Ranzo medley, trad. arranged by The Johnson Girls
- Live song: Johnson Girls, trad. arranged by The Johnson Girls
- Closing credits: Mama Liza Jane, trad. arranged by The Johnson Girls
In the show, Bonnie mentions Peggy Lyons but due to recording issues we needed to cut the detail. Peggy Lyons was an American who went to the Cape Verde Islands to sail the Ernestina (aka Effie B. Morrissey) back to New Bedford, where the Ernestina is now docked.
⚓︎ Find out more about The Johnson Girls at www.thejohnsongirls.com
⚓︎ Find out more about South Street Seaport Chantey Sings at www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org
⚓︎ Today's tall ship is the Peking. Find out more at https://www.hamburg.com/sights/maritime/13195372/peking/
⚓︎ Find out more about Pressgang Mutiny here:
- pressgangmutiny.com
- facebook.com/pressgangmutiny
- TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram: @pressgangmutiny
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