Roll the Old Chariot

~ Song

Annotation

This is a traditional sea chantey (or shanty), used as a stamp-and-go (or walkaway or runaway) chantey, according to Stan Hugill. The tune is an African-American spiritual, or Doerflinger says it is a Salvation Army revivalist hymn to the tune of a Scottish reel. The words are a mix of English naval and maritime life and spiritual themes, depending on which versions are being sung.

Annotation last modified on 2014-03-28 05:59 UTC.

Relationships

lyricist and composer:[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:Roud Folk Song Index (number: 3632) (order: 637)
other databases:https://mainlynorfolk.info/danny.spooner/songs/rolltheoldchariotalong.html [info]

Recordings

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
recordings
2014-03-26A Drop of Nelson’s BloodChris Maden4:15
2018-02-26Nelson’s BloodChris Maden4:30
A Drop of Nelson’s BloodJarvis Cocker7:11
A Drop of Nelson’s BloodShip’s Company Chanteymen3:12
A Drop of Nelson's Blood (Roll the Old Chariot Along)Marc Gunn3:00
Nelson's BloodThe Fisherman’s Friends4:08
Nelson’s BloodFisherman’s Friends3:34
Roll de Ole Chariot AlongPaul Robeson2:45
Roll the ChariotAndrew Eigel2:44
Roll the ChariotDan Zanes and Friends2:42
Roll the ChariotThe Yarmouth Shantymen?:??
Roll the ChariotDan Zanes2:42
Roll the Old ChariotStan Hugill & Stormalong John2:42
Roll the Old ChariotMystic Seaport Chanteymen1:58
Roll the Old ChariotHyde Street Chantey Singers3:00
Roll the Old ChariotKen Stephens & Cztery Refy3:01
Roll the Old Chariot / SerafinaJim Mageean & Johnny Collins7:48
Roll the Old Chariot / Ships Are SailingTwo Old Friends4:35
Roll the Old Chariot AlongThe Dreadnoughts3:53
Roll the Old Chariot AlongDavid Coffin3:03
Roll the Old Chariot AlongShank Painters2:59
Roll the Old Chariot AlongIn Harmony’s Way2:35
Roll the Old Chariot AlongDanny Spooner3:55
Roll the Old Chariot AlongThe Bilge Pumps2:13
Roll the Old Chariot AlongHog Eye Navvy2:39
Roll the Old Chariot AlongCommitted3:49
Roll the Old Chariot AlongThe Allegheny Bilge Rats Shanty Choir3:50
Roll the Old Chariot AlongRev. T.T. Rose and Singers?:??
Roll the Old Chariot Alongacappella, cover and liveUnicante3:34
Roll the Old Chariot AlongChris Gard3:37
Roll the Old Chariot Along (A Drop of Nelson's Blood)The Pyrates Royale4:21
Roll the Old Chariot/ Green WillisThe Woods Tea Co.2:52
Roll the Old ChariotsThe Woods Tea Co.1:45
Roll the Old Charriot AlongRick Nestler2:41