Yesterday I had this song my mind; as usual I took as a sign I should pick it. I remember when I first looked at the track list I was certainly amused when I saw that Alestorm had covered this classic
Stan Rogers a cappella folk ditty and turned it into a full-blown heavy metal song. I've always liked the original; I can't remember how many times I've heard it, but it's been a bunch. However, to say the least I like Alestorm's cover just a much, probably more now that I think about it. They simply did an awesome job covering it in my opinion, of course the subject matter fit Alestorm's pirate themed music style perfectly, so it's no surprise at all. This track also features a pretty good guitar solo by guest guitarist Heri Joensen from the band Tyr.
Hear Alestorm's version of Barrett's Privateers on YouTube.
Hear the original Stan Rogers version on YouTube.
My song pick a year ago today: Sly and the Family Stone - Sing a Simple Song
My song pick two years ago today: Miles Davis - So What
My song pick three years ago today: Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
My song pick four years ago today: J.S. Bach - BWV 659 - Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
My song pick five year ago today: Billy Thorpe - Children of the Sun
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