About This Song
About "Talking Sailor Blues" by Woody Guthrie
Guthrie's 'Talking Sailor Blues' is a wry, spoken-word ramble through maritime misadventure. The title's blues are less mournful than mischievous, with Guthrie's voice painting vivid images of salt spray and tall tales. The emotional tension lies between the calm of storytelling and the chaos of the sea.
