Johnny Depp, star of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series has recruited Todd Rundgren, along with many other popular musicians to contribute to an upcomming album of traditional pirate songs. In addition to Todd Rundgren, the album will feature songs performed by Kieth Richards, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop and many others.
Todd Rundgren will be performing "Rolling Down to Old Maui", a sea chantey, which has roots dating back to 1858. It recounts a group of sailors on their way back to Maui after a whale hunt. The song has been performed by many musicians over the years, most notably Stan Rogers (1949-1983).
The album is a follow up to to Depp's compilation album Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys which was realeased in 2006 and is available on Amazon:
It is anticipated that the the new album will be released in February, 2013.
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