Derina Harvey Band - Excursion Around The Bay

Please enjoy our version of Johnny Burke's:

EXCURSION AROUND THE BAY

Well it was on this monday morning
And the day be calm and fine
To the Harbour Grace excursion
With the boys to have a time
And just before the sailor
Took the gangway from the pier
I saw some fellow haul me wife aboard The Volunteer

"Oh me, oh my," I heard the old wife cry,
"Oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die!"
"Oh me, oh my", I heard the old wife say,
"I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay" (Hey!)

We had full 300 hundred souls aboard, oh what a splendid sight!
Left strong and regimental to make our spirits bright
Meself being in the double, from the funny things they'd say
They'd choke themselves from laughing when they'd see us in the bay

"Oh me, oh my," I heard the old wife cry,
"Oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die!"
"Oh me, oh my", I heard the old wife say,
"I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay" (Hey!)

Me wife she got no better, she turned a sickly green
I fed her cake and candy, fat pork and kerosene
Castor Oil and sugar rock candy, rubbed gear oil on her face
And I said she'll be a dandy when we reaches Harbour Grace

"Oh me, oh my," I heard the old wife cry,
"Oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die!"
"Oh me, oh my", I heard the old wife say,
"I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay" (Hey!)

Me wife she got no better, me wife me darling dear
The screech heard from our troll here, could hear in Carbonear
Tried every place in Harbour Grace,
Tried every store and shop,
To get her something for a cure or take her to the hop

"Oh me, oh my," I heard the old wife cry,
"Oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die!"
"Oh me, oh my", I heard the old wife say,
"I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay" (Hey!)

"Oh me, oh my," I heard the old wife cry,
"Oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die!"
"Oh me, oh my", I heard the old wife say,
"I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay" (Hey!)

She died below the brandy's as we were coming back
We buried her in the ocean, wrapped up in a Union Jack
So now I am a single man, in search of a pretty face
And the woman who says she'll have me, I'm off for Harbour Grace

"Oh me, oh my," I heard the old wife cry,
"Oh me, oh my, I think I'm gonna die!"
"Oh me, oh my", I heard the old wife say,
"I wish I'd never taken this excursion around the bay" (Hey!)
(Repeat Chorus X2)

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Led by the fearless (and often funny) front-woman Derina Harvey, this five-piece Celtic-rock group offers a fresh take on traditional tunes and intersperse that offering with their own original jigs & reels. Their infectious rhythmic undertow is layered with rock guitar, dizzying fiddle motifs, and topped by Derina’s powerful voice. These transplanted east-coasters have earned a reputation as a party-band, leaving many an audience out-of-breath and hollering from the dance floor!

The band has proven to be a crowd-pleaser wherever they go. 2014 has seen the group travel across the country, entertaining crowds at pubs and festivals from Alberta to Newfoundland, where they took the main stage of George Street Festival in St. John's this past summer. Most recently, they shared the stage with Newfoundland YouTube sensation Donnie Dumphy (a comedian/novelty act most prominently featured on the Rick Mercer Report on CBC).

The band continues to build on a growing fan base by promoting their self-titled debut album (released in 2013). The record has garnered radio airplay in multiple regions in Canada (CKUA in Edmonton; K-Rock and Radio Newfoundland in St. John's, NL; CBC, Canada-wide). Work on their second album has already begun, due out by summer of 2015.

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[AlexisMcDee]

The reverb in her voice is so satisfying to my ears

[GuntherCloneC]

The gutteral roar when her voice picks up adds so much character to the song. Love her style.

[eltatarc]

8 years... Why did youtube took SO LONG to recommend me this masterpiece?

[nateackerman]

Every time she does that run when she sings "I think I'm gonna die", I think 'Yup, let's replay that a few more times!'

[kengarland]

She is one of the finest singers (male or female) I have ever heard

[cndngurl]

Derina Harvey has one of the most amazing voice's I've ever heard, I absolutely love her music and constantly listen to it on a daily basis 🎶

[zachbernheisel]

My ex introduced me to The Derina Harvey Band. Three years, and that was probably the best thing that came out of the relationship.

[darkroselight]

This is gunna be stuck in my head all day. You guys sound great!

[PJM]

Best band I've heard in years. They are going places!!

[ryanlooney]

I hope you guys play In the states love your music gonna try to talk my old college to try to book you guys i have to see you guys live

[thomasharper]

My daughter just introduced me to this local band!Love it!Blessed!

[andrewjankiewicz]

Will pay money to hear her voice sing "holding out for a hero"

[kennyfletfletcher]

Quality just heard off you guys listening to every song I can find all the best from Scotland

[RenegadeAcre]

Your music is part of the heartbeat of our tiny vertical farm. 💚 you!!!

[robertplouse]

Listen to you when I'm feeling down and yall always bring a smile to my face and I love your music

[Keralon]

This song went through my brain like hours over hours. Her voice is so nice.

[libsareevil]

Stumbled across this randomly now it’s on repeat.

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I love your songs! all of them❤ your voice is like no other. this band makes me run hard everyday. let's go!!!

[Kisn]

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