Bob Roberts: The London Waterman

Bob Roberts was the captain of the Cambria, a Thames sailing barge, which he operated until it was retired in 1970. He was also a singer, and he collected songs from other bargemen. Among the songs he collected was this version of the Jolly Young Waterman, which had apparently stayed in the oral tradition, though it had undergone some changes. 

You can listen to Roberts’ version on Spotify or Apple Music.

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