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Johnny Doughty
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Johnny Doughty (1903 - 1986) was a fine English traditional folk singer. He was born on 1st September 1903 in Brighton, England. He left school when he was 13 years old and spent the next two years herring catching until he joined the Royal Navy as a boy sailor in 19l9. After the Navy he ended up in Rye, Sussex, with his two boats, the Ocean Reaper and the Helen Mary. Recordings: The Golden Vanity (Topic TSCD600). The Saucy Sailor, Round Rye Bay for More (Topic TSCD652). Herring's Heads (Topic TSCD657). Baltimore, Up the Channel, Will You Marry Me?, The Streets of Port Arthur (Topic TSCD662). I'm Going to be Mother Today (Topic TSCD664). Vessel in Distress, Yes I am Contented, Still I Love Him, The Lazy Wife, Windy Old Weather (Veteran Tapes VT107). Live Herrings, Heave on the Trawl (Veteran Tapes VT108). The Watercress Girl (Veteran Tapes VT 109). Johnny Doughty died in September 1986 at the age of 83. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
top songs
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Voice of the People 02: My Ship Shall Sail the Ocean - Songs of Tempest & Sea Battles, Sailor Lads & Fishermen
Round Rye Bay for More - Traditional Songs from the Sussex Coast
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Hidden English
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Voice of the People 12: We've Received Orders To Sail - Jackie Tar At Sea & On Shore
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Voice Of The People 07: First I'm Going To Sing You A Ditty
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When The Wind Blows
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Voice of the People 14: Troubles They Are But Few
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It Was On A Market Day - One
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Stepping It Out!
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Voice of the People 02: My Ship Shall Sail the Ocean - Songs of Tempest & Sea Battles, Sail
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It Was On A Market Day - Two
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My ship shall sail the ocean