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"Donkey Riding" is a traditional work song or sea shanty originally sung in Canada, Scotland and the Northeastern United States. It has also become popular as a children's song.〔 The earliest written record of the song dates to 1857.〔 The tune and words are an adaptation of "Highland Laddie".〔(CSU Fresno Ballad Index )〕 It is generally, but not universally,〔Douglas Coombes (1974) ''Songs for singing together: fifty songs from around the world taken from the BBC's music programme for schools 'Singing Together' '', BBC Publications〕 agreed that the "donkey" of the song title is a reference to the steam donkey, a kind of general-purpose steam engine. Stan Hugill, a sea-music historian, said that he had been informed that the song was also sung in the Gulf Ports as well as being popular at sea.〔(''Shantypedia'' )〕 ==Recordings== Recordings of this song include: *The Travellers on "The Travellers Sing for Kids" *Rick Jones, Julie Stevens and Jonathan Cohen on ''Songs from Play School'' * Great Big Sea on the albums ''Play'' and ''Road Rage''〔"Great Big Sea Embraces Stylistic Mix" (June 14, 1997) ''Billboard'' p.46〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Donkey Riding」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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