Seán Dagher's Shanty of the Week 14 Rio Grande

[@nico40820]

I love the fact that you are building a library of shanty easily accessible and very well produced/sang . That's great work for this piece of cultural heritage . Thanks.

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, that is a very nice by-product of this project. I will make the sheet music available eventually.

[@Gandhiji87]

Yeah, he's doing the lord's work here

[@InsistentlyInterdisciplinary]

Absolutely agreed! This channel earns my 'like and subscribe' for sure. It's honest and good work. Love it.

[@lngo2328]

Your voice should be human heritage, thank you for all the shanties sung while sailing on the Jackdaw❤️

[@SeanDagher]

Well, that's very kind of you to say. And you're welcome.

[@noutimbaler]

"Well that was the shanty of the week, the Rio Grande, and I hope you enjoyed it" Come on Seán, OF COURSE I enjoyed it!

[@SeanDagher]

Glad to hear it. I certainly enjoyed making it.

[@nathanderbyshire2428]

This was another one of my favorites from Black Flag, nice job!

[@SeanDagher]

Mine too. Thanks!

[@jumpwhistlefart]

What is Black Flag?

[@nathanderbyshire2428]

@@jumpwhistlefart assassins creed video game that had shanties

[@jumpwhistlefart]

@@nathanderbyshire2428 Neat!! Thank you!

[@jbrisby]

Wow that takes me back to 1983. I was twelve years old, and our class took a trip on an actual schooner for three days. This was one of the songs the sailors taught us. I've never heard it since until now.

[@SeanDagher]

That sounds like a great memory!

[@cooperchassemusic]

You got me smiling already from your excitement to sing this one ;) love this one

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Cooper. Yeah it was pretty fun to do.

[@wildrangeringreen]

I thought it was about the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, which Porto Alegre was one of the possible pitstops around the horn to Valparaiso Bay. From Britain, you'd cross the Atlantic and to the Caribbean north of the Doldrums, then hug the coast to keep the wind all the way down to the Horn, or some went down the Gold Coast in Africa south of the Doldrums and then crossed; either way, Brazil was a common stop along the way for provisions and to let the crew stretch their legs a bit lol. The northern Rio Grande really only has Port Isabel, and I'm not sure why a common shanty would mention a rather minor port?

[@SeanDagher]

You are correct. I got it completely wrong in the description. This song is DEFINITELY about the one in Brazil, the one to the south, I think.

[@lafagevalentin]

For the French speaker, the French version of this shanty is called Sur la route de San Francisco ( on the road to San Francisco )

[@thecrabmaestro564]

I'm sick as a dog and wishing I was dead, but thank god for Sean for bringing a smile to my face. It truly makes me feel like a sailor who's bedbound in the hold below.

[@SeanDagher]

That's exactly what this song is for. I hope you feel better soon.

[@buildingladygarnet]

Actually not about the river on the US-Mexico border, even though many folks think it is! The Rio Grande referred to is the port city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

[@KiaTheKing]

I’ve heard many versions of this one, every chorus is so different. How there are so many different intonations for ‘Wahey for Rio!’ astounds me. Love this version though, it’s got that rowing rhythm that evokes the stream of the river itself. Great work!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Kia. That's what's so great about this kind of music: everyone gets to make it their own.

[@jacecockrell4640]

this song has a place in me heart since i live in texas

[@SeanDagher]

Nice to hear from Texas!

[@AlexRodriguez-lu7vj]

Honestly sometimes all I need to keep pushing through a rough day is one of you songs. Specifically this one, thank you for possibly saving my life. And thank you for this amazing series of videos. Cheers!

[@SeanDagher]

That's nice to hear, Alex. I'm happy to hear the the music can be a positive thing for you.

[@dzombaj_ga]

Your voice is legendary man. Thanks for improving AC 4, keep up the good work.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. It was so much fun working on AC4, I feel lucky to have been involved.

[@biot7175]

This is absolute ecstasy, I'm listening on repeat. Wish I lived during those times, even if it was very hard. Modern life is dull and desensitized.

[@SeanDagher]

Yes, this song is epic, and evokes grand scale endeavours.

[@liquidphoenix6005]

This version encapsulates so much spirit and inspiration to me. Found your channel just today and I've had this on repeat! AC4 was my first real introduction to Sea Shantys and I'm glad you were part of that experience. Amazing work Sean.

[@SeanDagher]

Welcome to the channel! I'm glad you like the music. I really felt the spirit when recording this one.

[@Blixxylixxy]

Lovely song sounds absolutely amazing as always

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks laz0r.

[@felixvenne-deshaies2926]

clairement le chorus le plus catchy de toute la collection jusqu'à maintenant! j'adore le travail que tu fais man!

[@SeanDagher]

Merci! Way for Rio! C'est catchy au bout. Moi-même je la chantonne depuis l'enregistrement.

[@saltysailor14]

Ohhh Un français! toi aussi tu l'écoute 🥺 ?

[@felixvenne-deshaies2926]

@@saltysailor14 chuis québécois :-) gros fan du travail de sean et avec le shanty of the week et dans les jeux AC et avec la nef et avec l'auberge du dragon rouge

[@saltysailor14]

@@felixvenne-deshaies2926 Pareil pour moi! AC black flag est mon jeu préféré. Sean est si genial. Son énergie et sa passion me rends tellement heureuse. (ahhh Canada d'accord! Moi c'est France uwu )

[@felixvenne-deshaies2926]

@@saltysailor14 c'est tellement cool! sean se rend partout grâce aux Shanty of the week!!

[@agoraeuentendi1391]

If we close we can feel the see this is art

[@artemiodutra9476]

Que orgulho saber que tem uma canção de marinheiro que fala sobre Rio grande 👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Shakyleoncina]

Thank you so much for this series ! It really keep me company while I'm drawing and it's always nice to find myself singing to it !

[@SeanDagher]

Working songs for Working people. Perfect.

[@WPUpioneer]

To start, you can also add this verse: Say, was you ever in Rio Grande? Way for Rio! Its there that the river brings down Golden sands and we're bound for the Rio Grande! (Chorus)

[@nippey2]

This is a real foot-tapper Sean!! Me and my Son loved it, theses shanties transport you to another time and life. Love it!!

[@SeanDagher]

That's great to hear. Nice that it's something you can do together.

[@stephengalindo6340]

The harmony done with your music is astounding.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Stephen. This song really lends itself to epic harmonies.

[@onebadcowboy9802]

Man the shanty of the week is so awesome its just so nice to hear more shanties so well produced

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Wesley. I'm glad you like the series.

[@dbdrumcovers2296]

Maaaaaan, simply love your harmonics... such a fantastic shanty. Cheers from germany!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks DB, I'm glad you like it. Regards to Germany!

[@DAJPRGreene]

One of my favorites. Thank you Seán!

[@SeanDagher]

Mine too.

[@jarrythskeen8336]

Another great job. I live about five miles from the Rio Grande in Las Cruces New Mexico

[@SeanDagher]

Cool! A Rio Grande local!

[@jarrythskeen8336]

@@SeanDagher yes

[@musicaleuphoria8699]

From ABQ, NM. Sailing by the sea is the last thing I think of when seeing Rio Grande. More like cowboys in a desert landscape with a bit of woods by the river. But I'm so glad there's a sea shanty for the river near me.

[@sketchreemead6353]

Binged your entire Shanty of the Week series yesterday and I can't wait for more! I absolutely adore all the background info you share too.

[@SeanDagher]

Nice! There's a new shanty every Tuesday (earlier for patreon folks.)

[@jacobvaughan7157]

One of my absolute favorite shanties!

[@SeanDagher]

Yes. Hard to beat.

[@edwardquigley9274]

By far one of my favorites thank you

[@SeanDagher]

You are welcome. I love it too.

[@saltysailor14]

Sir, seeing you laugh and happy gave me the best of moods ! Plus Thats one of my fave shanty. I loved it thanks !

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Onyx. I'm pleased to bring good moods to people.

[@sirivers3433]

This is my favorite shanty and you look like you’re having fun singing it

[@SeanDagher]

I certainly was.

[@nico40820]

This one mix things up a bit , nice ! Great one as always . Cheers !

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Nico. I'm glad you like this one.

[@chrisw2612]

Sean, just so you know, this song doesn't actually refer to the rio grande river in texas, but Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil

[@SeanDagher]

D'oh!! I hate making that kind of mistake. Thanks for the heads-up. I'll make a note in the description.

[@chrisw2612]

@@SeanDagher no worries. I only happen to know because I read the chapter in Hugill as I like the song so much.

[@psilonaut8960]

@@SeanDagher Hey Sean, as a Brazilian i speak Portuguese, and there's a difference in the way to pronounce "Rio Grande", in wich you were singing "rye-o", and here we say "ree-oh", i was wondering if people sang it like that because of english accent? I would also suggest for the "grande" pronounciation to not end with the "D", give more emphasis to the "grandE".... anyways, still love it, hugs and keep up with the work that makes many people learn history and sing together!

[@TooDarnEasy]

@@psilonaut8960 i think the rye-o grand pronunciation is probably more of a historical accuracy thing

[@yanicmaurer6669]

@@psilonaut8960 Concerning the rio pronounciation, he seems to adress it at 2:45

[@whiteowlwizard2714]

Getting us through this long hard one. Thank you.

[@SeanDagher]

Glad to be of service. We all need a little help these days.

[@xShizuma]

So beautiful! Thank you for the Shanty of the Week series, I love them all

[@SeanDagher]

You are welcome. I'm glad you are enjoying them.

[@piercelaw7165]

I love this shanty, I live near the rio grand and you are an amazing singer

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Pierce. Nice to have something local to sing about.

[@movieguymiles]

A very grand rendition! 👍🏽

[@SeanDagher]

Grande!

[@MouseSharman]

Love it! This ones always made me want to go travelling around the world

[@SeanDagher]

Exactly. Let's go!

[@breakitormakeit5833]

I Sung along along to every word this song had tears in my eyes. Not to mention the fact that this song is also on Assassin's Creed Black Flag and that's my all-time favorite Assassin's Creed game

[@SeanDagher]

I'm happy to hear that you were singing along. Yeah this was a fun one to sing in Black Flag. Michiel sang it and he really gave it everything he had.

[@tobiaskaindlbauer1939]

I really have to speak out a deep THANK YOU, mr. daggher! I’ve spent hours in black flag just cruising around listening to your singing. Now years later listening to your videos almost daily. Thank you for really giving your all for this music!

[@SeanDagher]

Well, you are most welcome. I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@feanturidur6422]

Very nice harmonys! You keep it fresh everytime. Very uplifting I like it very much ^^ so epic

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks. Yeah, epic describes exactly how I feel about this one.

[@Vaessen13]

Beautiful!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@OXVentura956]

I Live near Rio Grande and this is the best Shanty I ever heard Sean

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it. Nice to have something local to sing about.

[@Svvicu]

Lovely series! I can't believe it's been 14 weeks!

[@SeanDagher]

Me neither. I wonder how long I can keep it going.

[@Svvicu]

@@SeanDagher until you run out of shanties, I'll keep watching.

[@matti.mare91]

Is it possible to ask any request? I'd love to listen "Here's a health to the company" or "Star of the county down". As usual, thank you Sean. It's always a pleasure to listen to you.🙏

[@SeanDagher]

For now I'm sticking to real shanties. Eventually I'll expand to different kinds of traditional songs. When that happens I'll definitely do those two. Definitely.

[@matti.mare91]

@@SeanDagher Clear as water.😁😁💪

[@danielfajardo9092]

Amazing voice

[@SeanDagher]

Thank you!

[@ausieborn]

Such a treat! Another one of my favorites, just my luck! How about Good morning ladies all or Whiskey Johnny next!

[@SeanDagher]

Those are both on the eventually list!

[@Gandhiji87]

I know it's not a shanty, but I have a deep fondness for "Carrying Nelson home". I'd cry tears of joy if you did a special and played it on some instrument and sang it :-)

[@SeanDagher]

I'll check out the Nelson song.

[@Gandhiji87]

@@SeanDagher Ah cheers man, thanks so much! Its a song that's very near to my heart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmXKp2uIoamef80

[@jonnavdpas]

Delicious shanty. A real banger.

[@SeanDagher]

Exactly! One of the bangerest.

[@seriousnesstv7902]

This is the guy who sang the song!??! Yo dude your voice is legendary, I would cry as the crew would sing this song and slow the speed of the jackdaw to enjoy the shanty!

[@SeanDagher]

Actually it was my colleague Michiel Schrey that sang it on AC. He sang lot's of the great ones.

[@seriousnesstv7902]

@@SeanDagher still an amazing voice to the both of you! That was the last game of Assassins creed I liked, no new game will match that games immersion and nostalgia!

[@edfarage570]

Amazing as usual Sean, please keep going

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Ed! I'll keep going as long as I can!

[@MasterChiefJLPS]

When the wise one of facial hair and sea-songs releases these in a songbook, I shall purchase it with the money I get from indenturing myself to a whaling company.

[@SeanDagher]

I'll let you know.

[@erick_gomez204]

I just realized you released a sea shanty on my birthday! :)

[@SeanDagher]

Well Happy Birthday!

[@user-sy2mb9ic7q]

His neighbors must be happy with all this music

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, I wonder about that when I'm recording these. People walking by can definitely hear me. But most of the time they're hearing me sing all of the crew voices: oooh, me boys! aaah, me john! wahey! They must think that there is some strange ritual going on.

[@judsonjman26]

Sean has a super unique tone to his voice I haven't heard elsewhere. It's more apparent in the Assassin's Creed music. It's a clear yet gritty tone. Full but textured, don't know how to describe it. It's that a classical singing technique, or just the tone of his voice?

[@SeanDagher]

Hi Jordan. It's just from 25 years of misusing my voice in pubs and taverns. Hollering over drunks and getting drunk myself. I did take a year of voice lessons in university and it made a difference for a little while, but eventually wore off. Now I use Guinness.

[@judsonjman26]

@@SeanDagher all great singers have a tone that makes them unique and you certainly have one!

[@Gedagnors]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!

[@SeanDagher]

It's my pleasure.

[@pedjaperic4147]

You sir, are a legend. How do I explain to my fellow Serbians my music taste?

[@SeanDagher]

You guys have some pretty amazing music in Serbia.

[@edwardcabili5841]

I love this 🥰

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, trash. I'm glad you like it.

[@onebigadvocado6376]

The Big River River!

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, river big river or something.

[@austinclay8622]

I can't sing worth a damn, but it's still fun to try to be part of the chorus with these shanties.

[@SeanDagher]

That's the idea. And that's the deal with shanties: meant to be sung by ordinary folk. I'm glad you sing along despite however you think you might sing.

[@austinclay8622]

What I lack in skill, I think I compensate for enthusiasm. Thanks for this series. A former US Navy man, this is teaching a little bit more about the heritage I became a part of. Fair winds and following seas.

[@vikingseagull2575]

I absolutely love this song! Thanks for making a video on it! By the way, is that a mandolin and balalaika in the background?

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks. It is indeed a mandolin and balalaika.

[@betajay3518]

There's another spirit on shanties. I'd put them right beside isopoliphonia from my country albania. I love them so much. Especially when they are wonderfully sung. I have a question tho. In what meaning is bully ment. Young man? Or just another name for a pirate? Help a brother out!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks for your kind message. My understanding of "bully" is that it means "great" or "good" but also "drunk and feeling no pain." It's a slang word so it can mean many different things.

[@betajay3518]

@@SeanDagher thank you very much

[@sion_grace]

Coming from the UK , Rio should be pronounced ‘ Ree Oh ‘ ‘not rye oh’ But maybe they said it like that way back then . Let me know if I’m wrong though

[@ahmedfarhan3497]

Liverpool! Up thr Reds ♥️☝️

[@SeanDagher]

Wa-hey!

[@dovaslietuvninkas6152]

Hey Sean, absolutely love this series and greatly appreciate the quality work you're doing! This one is also one of my absolute favorites, so I couldn't help but notice a small (but common) misconception - in this specific shanty the Rio Grande referred to is most likely in Brazil, not North America :) www.jsward.com/shanty/rio/index.html

[@SeanDagher]

Yes, thanks for the heads-up. Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. I feel like an idiot for making that mistake. I'll put a note in the description.

[@Karthus1trick]

Man, im sorry for my name but i love these songs!

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like the music, duude.

[@bulbakip6380]

I couldn't have a better song stuck in my head! Anyone can help me suss out a chord progression for this for acoustic guitar? I land on key with F or C. So somewhere around there

[@SeanDagher]

I can't really remember the chords I put, but I'm going to put out a book of these one day.

[@bernieee12]

Although it’s not about the Texas Mexico Rio grande (it’s a bout Brazil) this is a great rendition

[@joaoreguffe6349]

What "Rio Grande" may be this lyrics about? (Greetings from Rio Grande do Sul seaport, Brasil)

[@perseus70f]

Seems the patreon link there is broken......

[@SeanDagher]

THanks. I'll check it out.

[@roo2dee2]

The harmonies on this chorus would make a great punk song.

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, I can imagine this one being thrashed out pretty hard.

[@RightmealRU]

Can somebody share full lyrics of this version?

[@SeanDagher]

They're in the description.

[@WPUpioneer]

How do you add the crew into the background?

[@RedLit71]

Can you do Fiddlers Green or Paddy Lay Back?

[@SeanDagher]

Fiddler's Green I can't do because it's too recent and non public domain. I will probably get to Paddy in a few weeks.

[@RedLit71]

@@SeanDagher Thank you

[@pandito46]

Ah, fresh water shanties, just as good and better than than salt water shanties, contrary to what those sea dogs would lead you to believe

[@chrisw2612]

this isnt a fresh water shanty btw.

[@pandito46]

@@chrisw2612 so how come it be about Rio grande?

[@pandito46]

@@chrisw2612 after closer listening to the lyrics I have come to the conclusion that you are right my good sir

[@chrisw2612]

@@pandito46 yeah its about the rio grande do sul in brazil. btw my favourite freshwater shanty is hard on the beach oar.

[@pandito46]

@@chrisw2612 I thought rio grande was in Mexico but go off

[@TelleriumElf]

There's Spaniard gold on South Padre Island.

[@SeanDagher]

Let's go get it.

[@TelleriumElf]

@@SeanDagher let's do it brother!

[@Mostcarpiot]

You the guy who sings un assassins Creed black flag? I love you

[@SeanDagher]

I am one of the guys. There was also Nils Brown and Michiel Schrey and Clayton Kennedy. I love you too, I think.

[@bonaconlodoset9264]

Is this a short haul shantie?

[@SeanDagher]

No. Long haul halyards or capstan.

[@SeanDagher]

Short hauls generally have the same melody for both shantyman lines and the same refrain twice. Haul Away Joe is a good example of that, or the quicker versions of Shallow Brown (not the version I did). This one is usually a capstan shanty (because it has a full chorus) but can be used at halyards (usually without the chorus.)

[@emilianomurilloruiz]

We were sick on the beach and our money was gone. 'Way for Rio. So we signed on this packet, to drive her along. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. There were some of us sick, there were some of us sore. 'Way for Rio. We had scoffed all our grub and were looking for more. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. So aweigh, bullies, aweigh. 'Way for Rio. Sing fare thee well, my Liverpool girls. And we're bound for the Rio Grande We're a deep water ship and a deep water crew. 'Way for Rio. But we don't like the grub, no I'm damned if we do. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. So heave up the anchor, let's heave it aweigh. 'Way for Rio. It's got a good grip, bullies, heave her all day. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. So aweigh, bullies, aweigh. 'Way for Rio. Sing fare thee well, my Liverpool girls. And we're bound for the Rio Grande 'Way for Rio. Oh where are you bound to, me bullies boys all? We're bound to the south'ard, me bullies boys all. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. And what will you do there, me bullies boys all? 'Way for Rio. We'll dig for our fortune, me bullies boys all. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. So aweigh, bullies, aweigh. 'Way for Rio. Sing fare thee well, my Liverpool girls. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. We'll dig for our gold there, me bullies boys all. 'Way for Rio. Or die of the fever, me bullies boys, all. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. So heave with a will boys, oh heave long and strong. 'Way for Rio. So sing a good chorus of a bully good song. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. So aweigh, bullies, aweigh. 'Way for Rio. Sing fare thee well, my Liverpool girls. And we're bound for the Rio Grande. Yes we're bound for the Rio Grande.

[@freyafoxmusic]

Why did they pronounce it like that though ? Didn’t they know it’s “Ree-oh , Grahn- Day”?

[@SeanDagher]

I think there was a joking tradition of mispronouncing things.

[@nathanancheta1528]

Do you take submissions for the intro??? Lol

[@SeanDagher]

Sure! What have you got?

[@rivermonsterfan1852]

Please sing dead horse from AC

[@SeanDagher]

Ok. I'll put it on my list.

[@TH3P41NT3DC0W]

Awesome! Although this one seems to be a bit harder to sing :)

[@SeanDagher]

You can do it. I believe in you.

[@BrunoMaricFromZagreb]

There should be more guitar,it'd really pair well.

[@SeanDagher]

On the wall behind?

[@Austongold]

Are we sure Rio is pronounced correctly

[@daveandsheilawilson9085]

Never heard the word Rio pronounced like that?

[@SeanDagher]

Only in sailors' songs. Like revolush-eye-on in Haul away Joe.

[@victorgonzalezmelgar8665]

I'm the only one that sings as part of the chorus??

[@SeanDagher]

I hope that you are not the only one.

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

Shanty of the Weak? Shouldn't this be Shanty of the Strong?!

[@SeanDagher]

Very good. Very good.

[@dr.cassianonoal8301]

Achei que ia ser música gaúcha kkk

[@schizoidfortune7568]

i have been waiting all week fantastic work Sean see you again next week

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Rob. I'm glad it's something for you to look forward to.