Back then actors were also always trained in singing and playing an instrument. It was a different style of filmmaking. Not to say it's always better but I do enjoy these old movies.
Alternate Lyrics:
"There was Harpoon Hannah. Had a look that spelled out danger.
My heart quivered when she whispered, 'I'm there, stranger'.
Bought her trinkets that sailors can't afford! Sailors can't afford
And when I spent my last red cent she tossed me overboard!" XD
One of my favorite films. Hard to think Disney took a dip into serious films with masterful actors. Seriously the only well done adaption of 20,000 Leagues. It didn't even shy away from the darker and more philosophical parts.
Lyrics:
(Chorus):
Got a whale of a tale to tell you lads,
A whale of tale or two,
'Bout the flapping fish and the girls I've loved
On nights like this with the moon above.
Whale of a tale, and it's all true.
I swear by my tattoo!
There was Mermaid Minnie.
Met her down in Madagascar.
She would kiss me
Anytime that I would ask her,
But then one evening her flame of love blew out...
Blow me down and pick me up,
She swapped me for a trout!
[Chorus]
There was Typhoon Tessie.
Met her on the coast of Java.
When we kissed I,
Bubbled up like molten lava.
Then she gave me the scare of my young life...
Blow me down and pick me up,
She was the Captain's wife!
[Chorus]
There was Harpoon Hannah.
Had a face that'd make you shudder.
Lips like fish hooks,
And a nose just like a rudder
If I kissed her, and held her tenderly...
(Held her tenderly...)
There's no sea monster big enough to ever frighten me!
[Chorus]
Just heard on the news of Kirk Douglas’ passing and immediately thought of this scene, from my favorite Disney movie. He lived a long and eventful life. May he Rest in peace.