“A Sailor in the North Country”
Description
A sailor and his beautiful wife meet a captain who is smitten with the lady. He summons the sailor and sends him to the West Indies. Within a few days of his leaving the captain makes a pass at the wife, who refuses him and pledges her constancy.
Recordings
- George Maynard, "A Sailor in the North Country" (on Maynard1, Voice12)
References
- Vaughan Williams/Lloyd, p. 93, "A Sailor in the North Country" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #1504
- BI, VWL093