The oldest mention of the present song does not, however, appear until the 1769 logbook of HMS Nellie, [verification needed] making it more likely an invention of the Napoleonic era. [11][12] It was also sung in the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, based on the O'Brian books. They rock maritime songs alongside the more unusual and less traditional folk tunes. We'll rant and we'll roar across the salt seas; (alt: "We'll range and we'll roam all on the salt seas;") Keep up the bloody good work! Until we strike soundings Whether performing hundred year old songs, or their own original creations, the Johns bring a new feel to audiences wherever they go. The crew are unable to determine their latitude by sighting as the distance between Ushant to the south and the Scillies to the north is wide. Login. [9] Cecil Sharp considers the version in minor keys to be the original.[10]. And straight up the Channel of old England did steer. Notable variations are shown in parentheses after each line. In fact, the distance from Point Cadoran off Ushant to Wingletang in the Scillies is less than 112 miles (180 km), an equivalent of 32½, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Michael McCormack and Guitarist Greg Parker, The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, "Assassin's Creed IV: Spanish Ladies Lyrics", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spanish_Ladies&oldid=981280408, Wikipedia articles needing factual verification from May 2014, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 1 October 2020, at 10:45. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 18, 2020, Tense, moody, guitar-forward songs from VanWyck that emphasize tension and fragility. Then we filled the main topsail (alt: "'Twas 45 (or 55) fathoms with a white sandy bottom") They rock maritime songs alongside the more unusual and less traditional folk tunes. They rock maritime songs alongside the more unusual and less traditional folk tunes. The Longest Johns are a Bristol based, a capella folk music band, born out of a mutual love of traditional folk songs and shanties. Next Ram Head, off Plymouth, Start, Portland, and the Wight; (alt: "Next Rame Head off Plymouth, Start, Portland, and Wight;") Inspired by life in lockdown, Fuzzy Jones's new astral folk EP is sobering but playful, girded with expansive production and ample wit. Several variants exist that utilize the same melody but substitute different lyrics. 1 videos. As mentioned above, the song is quoted in full in the 1840 novel Poor Jack. "Spanish Ladies" (Roud 687) is a traditional British naval song, describing a voyage from Spain to the Downs from the viewpoint of ratings of the Royal Navy. tadp0le, Uncle Touchy Goes To Collegeby The Dreadnoughts, supported by 14 fans who also own “Between Wind and Water”, Inspired by life in lockdown, Fuzzy Jones's new astral folk EP is sobering but playful, girded with expansive production and ample wit. "Spanish Ladies" is the story of British navy men sailing north from Spain and along the English Channel. then the signal was made for the grand fleet to anchor Wood's composition Fantasia on British Sea Songs. or "...did steer") Tense, moody, guitar-forward songs from VanWyck that emphasize tension and fragility. but we hope very soon we shall see you again, {chorus} It probably gained in popularity during the later Peninsular War when British soldiers were transported throughout the Iberian peninsula to assist rebels fighting against the French occupation. ... Spanish Ladies The Longest Johns. [Chorus}: We will rant and we'll roar like true British sailors, We'll rant and we'll rave across the salt sea. A version was created especially for the Bluenose, a famed Canadian ship based in Nova Scotia.