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Song Uno - the 7th one
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Nantucket Sleighride - Mountain from the album by the same name
A Nantucket sleighride was a term used by Nantucket whalers to describe what occurs immediately following the harpooning of a whale. The whale, realizing it had been harpooned, would attempt to flee and thus drag the whale boat along with it. The speed of the "sleigh ride" would vary depending on the size of the whale, with larger whales giving faster rides. The Sperm Whale was the whale that brought the most thrill, reaching speeds of 23 mph (37 km/h).[1] The resulting thrill ride for the sailors would last as long as the whale could swim before it became exhausted. Once the whale expended its energy, the sailors would kill it and harvest its oil.
A Nantucket sleighride was a term used by Nantucket whalers to describe what occurs immediately following the harpooning of a whale. The whale, realizing it had been harpooned, would attempt to flee and thus drag the whale boat along with it. The speed of the "sleigh ride" would vary depending on the size of the whale, with larger whales giving faster rides. The Sperm Whale was the whale that brought the most thrill, reaching speeds of 23 mph (37 km/h).[1] The resulting thrill ride for the sailors would last as long as the whale could swim before it became exhausted. Once the whale expended its energy, the sailors would kill it and harvest its oil.
"Sleigh Ride"= composed by Leroy Anderson, an appropriate song for today, sung by many musicians at this time of year, including, but not limited to Bing Crosby,Johnny Mathis,Ella Fitzgerald,The Partridge Family,The Carpenters,Air Supply,Neil Diamond,Garth Brooks,and Chicago.
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