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Title: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: Billy on February 03, 2011, 02:39:28 PM
I'm sure there are MANY more songs about sailing than I know of but over the past year or so there have been a few that really stick out to me and just make me happy to be a sailor. I would appreaciate it if you guys would contribute your favorite sailing songs!
My current favorites are......

Beyond the sea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZoCrD88RP4

Sloop John B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdov2UIjUpY

And while it's not really one of my favorites I thought I would include it
Come sail away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm-Vh3j8sys
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: kickingbug1 on February 03, 2011, 02:44:59 PM
 two----sailing and southern cross
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: bmiller on February 03, 2011, 06:22:06 PM
Any song on the radio while I'm sitting on my boat is a favorite right then. But if I had to choose it would be Southern Cross.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kopNfhvCkHU
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: Bob23 on February 03, 2011, 07:13:47 PM
"The Ballad of Ruebin Clamso" by Arlo Guthrie.
There are a lot of songs out there. I make it a point not to listen to music while I'm sailing...the sound of the wind and water is enough for me. Southern Cross is a good one. I'm sure after I've finished this post, I'll remember 'em.
Bob23
(ps: Great video of CSN...hard to beat those harmonies!!)
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: Bob23 on February 03, 2011, 07:39:18 PM
How 'bout this version of Southern Cross:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBcVE3tyI1w&feature=related
Bob23
HOLY SMOKES!! THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME I EVER PASTED A YOUTUBE!! AND YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD STOP WITH THE PHOTOS!! HAHAHA!!
Bob23
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: Billy on February 03, 2011, 08:59:32 PM
Quote from: Bob23 on February 03, 2011, 07:13:47 PM
"The Ballad of Ruebin Clamso" by Arlo Guthrie.
There are a lot of songs out there. I make it a point not to listen to music while I'm sailing...the sound of the wind and water is enough for me. Southern Cross is a good one. I'm sure after I've finished this post, I'll remember 'em.
Bob23
(ps: Great video of CSN...hard to beat those harmonies!!)

Agreed, no music while sailing, the wind in water is more than enough!!! Or a good conversation with my crew!
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: Mundaysj on February 03, 2011, 09:22:58 PM
Hi everyone,
Personally I like Vahevala by Loggins & Messina.
:o)
Sherie
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: Mundaysj on February 03, 2011, 09:30:00 PM
Oh goodness.. look what happened when I typed a smiley face... oh those annoying emoticons!
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: Bob23 on February 03, 2011, 09:31:50 PM
Well, look who the tide washed in! We've missed you! And yes, I was trying to remember the name of that song. Loggins and Mesina..careful...your'e dating yourself!
Bob23
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: rdcvsmith on February 03, 2011, 10:21:12 PM
Some good classics listed above .... here's some more:

Boats (K.Chesney)
Son of a Son of a Sailor (J. Buffett)
Treat Her Like a Lady (Buffett/Loggins)
Sea Cruise (various artist have covered)
Boats to Build (J.J Walker)
Jamaica Farewell (various artists have covered)
Island Boy (K. Chesney)
Soul of a Sailor (K. Chesney)
A Pirate Looks at Forty (J. Buffett)
The Life (K. Chesney)
Sail on Sail on Sailor (Beach Boys)
Back to the Island (L.Russell)
Everyones Talkin' (F. Neil)
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: crazycarl on February 04, 2011, 12:42:19 AM
David Gray....Sail Away with Me
Title: Re: Favorite sailing songs?
Post by: curtisv on February 05, 2011, 12:52:46 AM
Little River Band's "Cool Change" is one of Tara's favorites.

The opening lines are "If there is one thing in my life that's missing, its the time that I spend alone - sailing on the cool and bright clear waters".  Some of the lyrics paint some romantic sailing images.  "Its kind of a special feeling when you're out on the sea alone staring at the full moon like a lover".

Curtis