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'No More Fish, No Fishermen' is a song whose lyrics were composed by Canadian folklorist and singer Shelley Posen, about the demise of the Newfoundland fishery. Although it was written in 1996, it is often assumed to be a traditional song. The tune is based upon "Coal Not Dole" by Kay Sutcliffe and Paul Abrahams, who wrote the lyrics and melody respectively, about the death of the coal industry in northern England. "Coal Not Dole" was made popular by Coope Boyes and Simpson on their 'Funny Old World' album, and is in turn based on the Victorian Christmas carol, "See, Amid The Winter's Snow". It is set to the hymn tune 'Humility' by John Goss, written in 1871.

Posen recorded "No More Fish, No Fishermen" with the group Finest Kind (on their CD 'Heart's Delight') as an a capella, three-part vocal; and on his solo CD 'The Old Songs' Home', with a jangle pop musical arrangement reminiscent of The Byrds.

Covers



* Finest Kind 'Heart's Delight'

* Shelley Posen 'The Old Songs' Home'

* Adam Miller 'The Orphan Train and Other Reminiscences'

* Johnny Collins 'Now & Then'

* Bill Garrett & Sue Lothrop 'Red Shoes' 2003

* David Coffin 'Last trip home' 2009

References



Category:1996 songs

Category:Shelley Posen songs

Category:Songs about fish

Category:Songs about fishers

Category:Environmental songs

Category:Songs about Canada


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