Excursion Around the Bay
Great Big Sea
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Well it was on this Monday morning And the day be calm and fine A harbor grace excursion With the boys who had the time And just before the sailor Took the gangway from the pier I saw some fellow haul me wife Aboard as a volunteer [Chorus] Oh me, oh my, I heard me old wife cry Oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die! Oh me, oh my, I heard me old wife say, "I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay" We had fourteen hundred souls aboard, oh what a splendid sight! Left strong and regimental to make our spirits bright And meself being in the double, when a funny things they'd say They choke themselves from laughing when they'd see us in the bay [Chorus] Me wife she got no better, she turned a sickly green I fed her cake and candy, fat pork and kerosene Castor Oil and sugar of candy, I rubbed pure oil on her face And I said she'll be a dandy when we reaches Harbor Grace! [Chorus] My wife she got no better, my wife me darling dear The screeches from her trolley could hear in Carbonear I tried every place in Harbor Grace, Tried every store and shop, To get her something for a cure or take her to the hop [Chorus] She died below the brandy's as we were coming back We buried her in the ocean, wrapped up in a Union Jack So now I am a single man, in search of a pretty face And the woman that says she'll have me, I'm off for Harbor Grace! [Chorus]
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Written by: TRAD, Alan Thomas Doyle, Darrell Power, Robert Bruce Hallett, Shawn McCann
Lyrics © LEAN GROUND MUSIC LTD., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Excursion Around the Bay" by Great Big Sea is a folk song that incorporates elements of rock, making it a unique blend of contemporary and traditional music.
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CompositionThe band Great Big Sea which composed "Excursion Around the Bay" is a Canadian folk-rock band established in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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OriginThe lyrics of "Excursion Around the Bay" are based on a traditional Newfoundland folk song that tells a humorous story about a boat's captain and his crew.
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Album InclusionThe song "Excursion Around the Bay" is featured on multiple Great Big Sea albums, including their debut album 'Great Big Sea' (1993) and their live album 'Courage & Patience & Grit' (2006).
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PopularityDespite never being officially released as a single, "Excursion Around the Bay" has become one of Great Big Sea's most popular and recognizable songs, especially during live performances.
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StyleThe song is known for its upbeat tempo and energetic performance style, reflecting the band's reputation for lively and engaging performances.
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Band membersThe core members of the band during the making of "Excursion Around the Bay" were Alan Doyle, Séan McCann, Bob Hallett and Darrell Power.
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Public ReceptionThe song, like many other Great Big Sea's hits, is loved for its storytelling lyrics, energetic tunes and the authentic maritime spirit it successfully encapsulates.
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AdaptationIn their rendition of the traditional tune, Great Big Sea adds their own unique blend of rock and traditional folk that has differentiated them in the Canadian music scene.
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Cultural ImpactThe tune is often considered as an unofficial anthem of Newfoundland and Labrador, due to its depiction of the traditional Newfoundland lifestyle and culture.
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