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I think it was on an episode of hidden brain talking about Riley Shepard and how he traced things like the Sea Shanty's through folk songs and into country music. From the lyrics, to the styles to the music.

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/02/811329597/the-cowboy-philosopher-a-tale-of-obsession-scams-and-family

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Rural boys going to sea because the pay's good is a tale as old as time. People here from families with a seafarer will often add an anchor to their home's facade or fence, or painted onto their jeepneys.

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