“WELLERMAN”

Description: “Wellerman” (or “Soon May the Wellerman Come”) is a popular whaling song from New Zealand. It is believed to have been written around 1860-1870. The song’s lyrics describe a whaling ship called the “Billy o’ Tea” and its hunt for a right whale.

Level: Early Intermediate (what does this mean?)

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