Interesting Facts about the Ane Madam – Bergen Version
Ane Madam – Bergen Version – Norwegian halyard shanty that was sung to the tune of “Blow The Man Down”. It was the most popular of all Scandinavian halyard shanties at was sung throughout Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish ships in varied forms.
The song will be reconstructed by myself as the halyard shanty.
The source of this sea shanty
The music: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 203).
The lyrics: “Shanties from the Seven Seas” by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 215).
The Record of the Ane Madam – Bergen Version
You also can find this record on my YouTube channel here or directly listen below. Additionally, if you want to share your opinion about the record or share your opinion you can do it in my Facebook forum here, or leave a comment at the bottom of this blog article.
The full lyrics
Ane Madam (Bergen)
Ane Madam var vakker smaåtøs,
– Aa haa – Ane Madam!
Ane Madam hadd’en unge paa løs
– Aa haa – Ane Madam!
* 2 *
Kom sjømand tag nu ditt hvit seil,
kom heis nu dit bramseil ogsaa din røil.
* 3 *
Men først en tur ut i Sandvigen,
for der å hilse farvel paa pigen.
* 4 *
Til madam Felle underveis stak vi ind,
for dersteds at oppfriske litt vores sind.
* 5 *
Men madammen stengte døren med stikker og straa
at ingen sjømanner der skulle gaa.
* 6 *
Men saa sprang der op en nordvestlig vind,
saa døren sprang op og sjømannen tren ind.