O.K., so I’ve always thought it was called “Sailor’s Hornpipe,” (Popeye was a sailor, right?) but I recently read the correct name is “College Hornpipe.” Call it whatever you like, but does anyone have a suggestion for a particular key and/or whistle that’s good for playing this song? I’ve been playing it in ‘G’ on a ‘D’ whistle, but I think there’s got to be a better way. Also, does anyone know where one can find the a good sound file of this song on the 'Net. It’s apparently not on the Clips & Snips site. Thanks!
…always after me Lucky Charms!
[ This Message was edited by: Bartleby on 2002-04-30 09:08 ]
“[Rain Dogs] …the ones you see wanderin’ around after a rain. Ones that can’t find their way back home. See the rain washes off the scent off all the mail boxes and the lamposts, fire hydrants…”
Tom Waits
[ This Message was edited by: raindog1970 on 2002-04-30 20:19 ]
I play it in G, now on the low D
whistle cause that’s what I play now.
The first note is a high G. No, I don’t
think there’s a better way.
The tune drives me a bit crazy when
I try to tongue it. I’ve finally
realized something about hornpipes:
they work best when played without
much tonguing, so that you sound
like a steam calliope. Also this
one is much easier to play if you
half-hole the c natural. Hope this
helps.
Popeye’s real song is another one,
not a hornpipe, I think.
I’m Popeye the sailor man.
I’m Popeye the sailor man.
I’m strong to the finish
Cause I eat my spinach.
I’m Popeye the sailor man.
Not so interesting, I’m afraid.
Also I was appalled when Popeye,
America’s only vegetarian
hero, was drafted as a name
for a fried chicken franchise
in Louisiana and elsewhere.
Shame!
Also I was appalled when Popeye,
America’s only vegetarian
hero, was drafted as a name
for a fried chicken franchise
in Louisiana and elsewhere.
Shame!
Couldn’t agree more. But surely Popeye is not the only vegetarian hero! You’re not forgetting Cookie Monster, are you?
Cookie Monster a hero?
I suppose it depends on what one
considers heroic. Also cookies contain
butter and…oh, horror…eggs!
Eating a cookie is eating a fetus,
or would be if the poor tormented hens
were allowed the minimum sexual
gratification guaranteed by the
Geneva Conventions.
But spinach–especially the sort
in cans which Popeye used to open
with a twist and suck down his
pipe–is pure green slime.
No one would suggest seriously that
Popeye was a mere celebrity.
Spinach made him a hero.
Not only was he a vegetarian,
he was a vegan!
Though it sounds like a slight variation from the tune I used to hear on the cartoon as a lad. Could just be my old man memory tho
On 2002-04-30 21:37, Bartleby wrote:
At this point, it’s become obvious that I > should have never have mentioned Popeye!> . Oh well, it’s still an amusing thread!
At this point, it’s become obvious that I > should have never have mentioned Popeye!
Friend Bartleby:
I am grieved to have to inform you that the above is redundant!However, if redundancy feels right to you, I’m sure I can be sacrificial and overlook it.
Let me attempt to steer this thing back on topic: