Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Anthem

From: Darryl <Darryl.Johnson_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 18:57:17 -0400
> Recently it has occurred to me that what kayaking really needs is an
> anthem.  Baseball has "Take Me out to the Ballgame",   Football has
> Monday Night Football's "Let's Party".  Hockey has that goofy organ
> stuff.  Even curling has its "Slip Sliding Away"  (or the Canadian
> version "Slip Sliding Ehh?").   I do not think the NBA has a theme
> song, but who really listens to the music when watching the Laker
> Girls.   
> 

Nice lyrics; but too complicated for this old guy. I'm happy with 
something simple, like: "Roll, Roll, Roll your boats,
Gently down the stream...."

Anyone ever hear the "Account" version of John Henry? I forget which 
group did it, but it's also an interesting take-off on the original.

-- 
  Darryl
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