Mainly Norfolk quotes album notes from a compilation album Rogues Gallery - Pirate Ballads sea songs and chanteys: A hog-eye was apparently a type of barge used in the canals and rivers of America from the 1850's onward. Thus, “hog-eye man” was used in derogation by the deep water sailors who used this chantey at the capstan. Many of the original verses to this chantey were for too obscene to have ever found their way into print.
Thanks for the explanation! I'd asked Paul where this song was from and what an 'og's eye' / 'hog-eye' was and he said he'd tell me about the song when we next meet up. Sadly, he passed away too soon. Really, too soon.
This is so brilliant.. listened to this recording many times and never thought to comment. Dear Paul Sartin so sadly missed.
Mainly Norfolk quotes album notes from a compilation album Rogues Gallery - Pirate Ballads sea songs and chanteys: A hog-eye was apparently a type of barge used in the canals and rivers of America from the 1850's onward. Thus, “hog-eye man” was used in derogation by the deep water sailors who used this chantey at the capstan. Many of the original verses to this chantey were for too obscene to have ever found their way into print.
Thanks for the explanation! I'd asked Paul where this song was from and what an 'og's eye' / 'hog-eye' was and he said he'd tell me about the song when we next meet up. Sadly, he passed away too soon. Really, too soon.