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Thomas H. Raddall, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, August 15, 1948. Mr. Raddall was a famous Nova Scotia author. He introduced Dr. Creighton to tradition bearer William H. Smith and recorded this chantey from Mr. Smith's collection to get him comfortable with the recording process.

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Banks of Sacramento - Thomas H. Raddall [:29]
AC: 2290 - MF NO: 289.344

Recorded: Liverpool, August 15, 1948. [Famed Nova Scotia author, Thomas Raddall, was a friend of Helen’s and introduced her to Mr. William Smith. He recorded this song from Mr. Smith’s collection to get the elderly singer comfortable with the recording equipment.]

Oh blow boys, blow for Californi-o,
There’s many a lass with a fine fair face,
On the banks of Sacramento.

So blow boys, blow for Californi-o,
There’s plenty of gold, so I’ve been told,
On the banks of Sacramento.

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from The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents: Songs of the Sea, released May 24, 2023

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Helen Creighton Folklore Society Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Honoring folklorist Helen Creighton (1899-1989), who collected and published traditional music and lore of Maritime Canada. The mandate of the Helen Creighton Folklore Society is to encourage and promote work that reflects the diverse folk culture of the Maritimes as exemplified by the work begun by Dr. Creighton. For more information visit our website at: www.helencreighton.org. ... more

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