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All aboard the blood special! The blood special is rolling down the line, The blood special is coming right on time, The wheels roll dead ahead full steam. The next port of call is the land of dreams.
You can never get off; you can never get off, When you’re aboard the blood special!
The blood special is rolling down the line, The blood special is coming right on time,
Desperate men drink desperate measures, A pint of rum to fill their bellies. Horny, howlin’, heavin’ shanties. Way hay and up she rises!
The blood special is rolling down the line, The blood special is leaving right on time,
Booze fuelled train of press-ganged sailors, Head back home to curse their jailers.
Was macht man mit eine betrunken seeman!
You can never get off; you can never get off, When you’re aboard the blood special.
Bailar!

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from Howlin' Heavin' Shanties, released September 29, 2002
Lyrics: D Wiseman
Music: D wiseman; Junkman's Choir

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Junkman's Choir Scotland, UK

Junkman's Choir are a two man band with a global sound; playing a mix of Cajun, country sea shanties, rockin' reels and spinning some twists and turns on the works of Rabbie Burns.
The sound of accordion, pocket trumpet, guitar and vocals, is as unique as it is infectious.
Look out for them on street or stage, stomping out their steel-toed rhythm.
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