Blow the Man Down

Blow the Man Down is a 19th-century English sea shanty associated with merchant sailing and port life. The song entered the modern folk canon through collectors and performers such as Stan Hugill, and has been recorded by artists including Burl Ives, Woody Guthrie, Ewan MacColl, and A. L. Lloyd. Details: – Song: Blow the Man Down – English sea shanty – Approximate origin: 19th century, England – Solo acoustic folk performance by Jason Paul