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Loggins & Messina — Vahevala
Album: Sittin' In
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Released: 1972
Length: 4:42
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I'm thinking about when I was a sailor
Spent my time on the open seas
When we'd stay off the coast of Jamaica
I'd secretly steal ashore
The natives were waiting for
The boy with the lazy soul
To sing with the sailor

[Chorus:]
Vahevala, homeless sailor
Vahevala, homeward sail away
Vahevala, homeless sailor
Vahevala, homeward sail away
Every evening I'd be gone
Back on board by break of dawn

I'm thinking about the nights in Jamaica
Pretty girls dancin' here and there
Stole a keg and now I'm drunk as a sailor
The captain he don't know
Where Billy he done go
But I'm singing with native girls
The songs of a sailor

[Chorus]

Every night in Jamaica I'd sing with the lady
And drink with the men till the morning appear
Healthy sunshine is fresh on my face
As the songs of the night puts the ring in my ear
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My first concert was L&M at Richmond Coliseum in 1974 when I was 12 years old. I'll never forget the extended jams on this and Angry Eyes. 
Posted 1 week ago by ashiko    [ Reply ]

As the songs of the night puts

The ring in my ear

Hmmn
Posted 10 months ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Back in the day when music was harmonious.
Posted 1 year ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
You know they’re are other good songs on this album
Posted 1 year ago by wastemyday1    [ Reply ]
 DavidStrand wrote:

Why on earth is this on the mellow mix?


You need to spend more time on a boat.  
Posted 2 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Guilty pleasure from junior year of high school ;-)  
Posted 2 years ago by kevinpobrien    [ Reply ]
I never knew what the words were to this when I was a kid. Now I do.
It sounded to me like  "oh, heave a lot homeward sailor". I thought it was weird that someone would make a song about getting seasick, and making it sound fun at the same time.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite bands, although I admit to being more a fan of Loggins  than Messina's . I saw him in Honolulu in the late 70's and he had to really work the audience, who were apparently there to see C&K (Cecilio and Kapono- hope I spelled that correctly).  By the time his set ended they were on their feet.  Always a great band with him - "Live in the Redwoods" - is a great example.
Posted 2 years ago by vaboxr    [ Reply ]
YACHT ROCK!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by twohearted    [ Reply ]
Another six degrees of Buffalo Springfield band.
Fun to hear them again.
Posted 3 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
When this came on I laughed, and said "Oh god, my earworm for the next couple of days". And I mean that in a smiling positive way. One can do worse than have this silly song in his head.
Posted 3 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
One could not escape this song in 1972. Not  a bad thing at the beginning, but wearing after the first 50 times.
 
Haven't heard it even once since the 50X in 1972... until now. Thankfully. 
Posted 3 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
You know there are a lot of better tunes in this album right ? Or are we on a loop again ?
Posted 4 years ago by wastemyday1    [ Reply ]
Why on earth is this on the mellow mix?
Posted 4 years ago by DavidStrand    [ Reply ]
Play more Loggins and Messina please Nice memory’s
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
Be still my beating 1970's heart. Delicious musical work. Folk meets a sly jazz riff.
One of the first albums I bought for myself. *sigh*
Posted 5 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
Listened to this continuously back in the day.  As a sailor it meant a lot!
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
I saw them in concert when this came out and I was a sailor. Loggins was never as good alone as he was when he was with Messina in my opinion.
Posted 6 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
COWBELL!
Posted 6 years ago by dischuckin    [ Reply ]
kooky-pleasant and addictive {#Cheers}
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Nice blast from the past. Thanks!
Posted 6 years ago by ElKay    [ Reply ]
Good memories.  Great album.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
UGH. Doesn't stand the test of time. The original studio Angry Eyes does, however. The live ~blech~version doesn't count.
Posted 6 years ago by victory806    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy} My happy song. 
Posted 6 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
I love the version on 'On Stage'  These guys were really cooking!  Wish I had seen them in their day.
Posted 9 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
First play on RP ever!!?
I'm stunned!
 
Ah yes, but will we ever hear the 21-minute live version from "On Stage"?
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
First play on RP ever!!?
I'm stunned!

 
me too!


Posted 9 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
First play on RP ever!!?
I'm stunned!
Posted 9 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
One could not escape this song in 1972. Not  a bad thing at the beginning, but wearing after the first 50 times.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]