Heave Away

"Heave Away" (also Heave Away, My Johnny) is a traditional sea shanty, with origins unknown.

History

The earliest print version of the song is from a collection of Cecil Sharp in 1904 from Captain Vickery of Minehead, Somerset, England.[1][2][3][4]

The song was described by American folklorist Kenneth S. Goldstein as, "A favourite shanty for windlass work, when the ship was being warped out of harbour at the start of a trip."[4]

Recordings

In 1957, it was recorded as "Heave Away, My Johnny" by English folk singers A. L. Lloyd and Ewan MacColl on their album of whaling ballads and songs, Thar She Blows.[4]

In 1964, English folk singer Lou Killen sang "Heave Away My Johnny" in 1964 on the Topic anthology of sea songs and shanties, Farewell Nancy.[4]

In 1968, it was recorded as "Heave Away My Johnny" by Irish folk group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem on their album of sea songs, Sing of the Sea.

In 1997, it was recorded as "Come Get Your Duds In Order (Heave Away)" by Canadian Celtic rock group The Punters on their second album "Said She Couldn't Dance".

In 1998, it was recorded as "Heave Away" by Canadian Celtic rock group The Fables on their debut album Tear the House Down. The Fables version has enjoyed continued popularity in their home province of Newfoundland and Labrador and in Atlantic Canada in general, with Canada using it as their goal song during the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[5][6][7][8][9] The song had previously been used the Toronto Maple Leafs in the mid-2000s as their goal song.[9]

See also

References
  1. Heave Away My Johnny Thejovialcrew.com
  2. Vickery, Captain James cecilshapspeople.org.uk
  3. Heave Away My Johnnie VWML.org
  4. Heave Away My Johnny Mainlynorfolk.info
  5. Canada falls flat in World Juniors opener, but unveils ‘Heave Away’ by The Fables as new goal song NTV
  6. After shocking loss, Canada to shake up forward lines TSN
  7. “Heave Away” Selected as Team Canada’s Goal Song During World Juniors VOCM
  8. Fans thrilled to see World Juniors in Maritimes: ‘Been on our bucket list forever’ Global News
  9. Iconic Newfoundland song ‘Heave Away’ is Canada’s goal song at 2023 World Junior Hockey Championships Saltwire.com
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