“Julia”

Description

Norwegian shanty. Chorus: "Julia! Julia! hop-ra-sa!" Hugill gives only one verse, which translates "A sailor's greatest pleasure, is Julia! Julia! Beloved of girls so dear..."

Cross references

References

  1. Hugill, pp. 392-393, "Julia" (2 texts-Norwegian & English, 1 tune)
  2. BI, Hugi392

About

Alternate titles: “Julia Hopsasa”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1888 (L. A. Smith, _Music of the Waters_)
Found in: Norway