“Yankee John, Stormalong (Liza Lee)”
Description
Pulling shanty. Singer says that Liza Lee promised to marry him. He shipped out but promised her a ring, etc. Now she's jilted him. Remaining verses on general sailing themes. Chorus: "Yan-kee John, Storm-along." Colcord says this is of Negro origin.
Notes
Recognized mostly by its choruses. The lyrics mostly float, with Hugill's version being about half "A Hundred Years Ago." - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "A Hundred Years Ago" (lyrics)
References
- Colcord, p. 60, "Liza Lee" (1 fragment, 1 tune-quoted from Sharp-EFC)
- Hugill, pp. 80, "Yankee John, Stormalong" (1 text, 1 tune) [AbEd, p. 74]
- Sharp-EFC, XXXVI, p. 41, "Liza Lee" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, LIZALEE*
- Roud #4698
- BI, Hugi080