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Colne River Boys - the album

We’ve included a mix of old and new on our latest album, with three songs penned by members of the crew and one live performance recorded in Brightlingsea – which lies at the mouth of the River Colne.
We hope you’ll enjoy the Colne River Boys collection and we look forward to meeting you on our shanty travels.
Our album is available on CD, with a free digital download, or as a download only.
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On this album

  1. Colne River Boys - Shantyman: Bob Wills
  2. Heave Away (Trad) - Shantyman: Chris Bloor
  3. 24th February (Trad) - Shantyman: David Bridle
  4. Row On, Row On (Trad) - Shantyman: Richard Harvey
  5. Brightly Beams (Trad) - Shantymen: The Motley Crew
  6. Hullabaloo Belay (Trad) - Shantyman: Pete Dines
  7. Keep Hauling - Shantymen: (John Forrest, Bob Wills, Richard Harvey)
  8. Santianna (Trad) - Shantyman: Richard Pearson
  9. Paddy Lay Back (Trad) - Shantyman: Colin Grant
  10. Jack (Trad) - Shantyman: Bob Hollis
  11. Blow the Man Down (Trad) - Shantyman: Rob Carter
  12. Spanish Ladies (Trad) - Shantyman: Mike Hare
  13. Herring’s Heid (Trad) - Shantyman: Bob Richardson
  14. Get a Jab5 - Shantyman: David Bridle
  15. Pass Around the Grog (Trad - Live) - Shantyman: Richard Harvey
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‘Colne River Boys‘ written by Robert Wills ©2024.
‘Keep Hauling’ written by Andrew Cadie & Mark Bloomer, published by Clay Hill Music.
‘Row On, Row On’ music by Tim Laycock. ‘Jack’ lyrics by Bob Hollis ©2024.
‘Get a Jab’ lyrics by Melanie Bridle ©2025. All songs arranged by Chris Bloor ©2025.
This album ‘Colne River Boys‘ Ⓟ2025 The Motley Crew.
The Motley Crew would like to thank the following for their work and help,
freely given, in the production of this album: Ray Hayden/Opaz Multimedia; Richard Spalding and Carl Simpson;
Colin Kirby-Green/The Studio; Tim Laycock; Richard Harvey/Abbey Farm Road Studio; AJ/Black Cactus Studio.
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