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Текст с Bandcamp’а: “In August of the year 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton, known variously to his crew as “the Boss” or “Cautious Jack,” set sail for Antarctica. His goal was to be the first to traverse the continent from coast to coast crossing the South Pole in the process. However, within sight of land his ship was frozen and crushed in the pack ice of the Weddell Sea. His story is one of endurance, survival, and commitment to the welfare of the men under his command, all of whom were saved. Only one suffered any lasting physical injuries, losing some toes to frostbite. Ironically, he was a stowaway. It seems fitting that Shackleton’s family crest should have the motto “By Enduring We Conquer” emblazoned across the top. Arty McGlynn, the well-known Irish guitar player, calls the tune we use to open the song “Sonny Brogan’s.” The rather appropriate tune at the end, “Hole in the Boat,” is from the playing of Chicago musician Laurence Nugent. lyrics In August nineteen-fourteen Sir Ernest sailed for the Weddell Sea Twenty-seven souls and he In the bonny bark Endurance Sheathed in greenheart stem to stern With a heart of oak and coal to burn Beneath each mast a copper coin To keep her bones from breaking Oh the sea, oh the sea, oh the howling wind and sea Through frozen tears and gales of grief Enduring we shall conquer Oh the sea, oh the sea, oh the howling wind and sea With courage, faith, and hope in ye Enduring we shall conquer Floes to starboard fore and aft Her port beam speared by an icy shaft They broke her heart, they broke her back Antarctic ice the master The Boss cries out, “She’s goin’, boys! Her stack’s gone down between the flows!” They watched her as her rudder rose And slowly sank beneath them Dropping down to eight below A living gale begins to blow Tonight they sleep on the open floe The sun itself is dying Desolate, dark, an awful sight The blackness of the polar night Two months and more without the light Or warmth of sun to cheer them Strike the tents, the boats away The pack is breaking, pull and pray For Elephant Isle they bear away Across the Bransfield Strait Open boats in a hostile sea The ocean gives no guarantee Six days from Patience far away They make their lonely landfall Cautious Jack made up his mind Six would leave the rest behind Praying for their peace of mind Set sail for South Georgia Four long months, the days crept by They watched with weary and desperate eye When there at last, hope justified Was Shackleton returning from Standing Stones, released May 24, 2002 Lyrics: Tony Krogh Music: Tony Krogh/trad. Tony: guitar, lead vocals Mike: lead guitar, vocals, bodhran Mark: whistle,flute Jen:fiddle Hilde: cello“
