Rockin' Rollin' Ocean [Without Wave Effect]
Hank Snow · The Singing Ranger, Vol. 3 [Bear Family (Germany)] [1994]
Ev'ry day I listen to the surging tide
And I always wonder why the sea's so wide
Miles of salty water, endless skies above
Stretch out far between me and the one I love.
Chorus:
Rockin' rollin' ocean
With your briny foam
Bring my sweetheart back to me
Bring my darling home.
Ev'ry night I wander down beside the sea
Callin' to the wind to blow her back to me
Now my arms are empty, since she sailed away
Only stars to hear me when I kneel and pray.
Chorus:
Rockin' rollin' ocean
With your briny foam
Bring my sweetheart back to me
Bring my darling home.
Little drops of water, little grains of sand
Make a wide, wide ocean in a lonely land
When a new ship anchors and she don't appear
I make the ocean wider with another tear.
Chorus:
Rockin' rollin' ocean
With your briny foam
Bring my sweetheart back to me
Bring my darling home...
Rockin' Rollin' Ocean [Without Wave Effect]
Hank Snow, known as the Yodeling Ranger, was a defining figure in country music who blended traditional honky-tonk with a distinctive vocal style. This track, recorded during his prolific early period, showcases the energetic and rhythmic qualities that helped establish his reputation. Snow's discography is vast, featuring numerous hits that solidified his status as a master of the genre. The song reflects the playful and dynamic approach he often took to his material, utilizing his signature yodeling to create a unique sonic texture. As part of his extensive body of work, this recording stands as a testament to his ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated with audiences across decades. His contributions to country music remain influential, marking him as a key artist in the evolution of the style.