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Louis Killen
voc, acc, 1934-2013 GB, Gateshead
Singer of Folk and World
A.k.a. Louisa Jo Killen (née Louis Killen)
10 January 1934 – 9 August 2013 Geordie folk singer and English concertina player, born and bred in Gateshead, Tyneside. One of the founders of the Bridge Folk Club, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Moved to America in 1967 during which time he joined The Clancy Brothers from 1971-74, recording 4 albums with them. He moved back to the UK in 2003, returning to Gateshead. Changed name and gender from Louis Killen to Louisa Jo Killen later in her life.
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I's the Boy on Sea Songs Seattle: Sung by Lou Killen, Stan Hugill, The X-Seamens Institute and Friends by Louis Killen and Stan Hugill Threescore and Ten on Homeward Bound: Sea Songs, Ballads, and Chanteys by Various Artists The Last Leviathan on Homeward Bound: Sea Songs, Ballads, and Chanteys by Various Artists Mingulay Boat Song on Sea Songs Seattle: Sung by Lou Killen, Stan Hugill, The X-Seamens Institute and Friends by Louis Killen and Stan Hugill Blow The Man Down on Steady as She Goes: Songs and Chanties from the Days of Commercial Sail by Louis Killen, Jeff Warner, Gerret Warner & Fud Benson Hanging Johnny on Sea Songs Seattle: Sung by Lou Killen, Stan Hugill, The X-Seamens Institute and Friends by Louis Killen and Stan Hugill Off To Sea Once More on Steady as She Goes: Songs and Chanties from the Days of Commercial Sail by Louis Killen, Jeff Warner, Gerret Warner & Fud Benson Roll the Chariot Along on Sea Songs Seattle: Sung by Lou Killen, Stan Hugill, The X-Seamens Institute and Friends by Louis Killen and Stan Hugill Rolling Down To Old Maui on Steady as She Goes: Songs and Chanties from the Days of Commercial Sail by Louis Killen, Jeff Warner, Gerret Warner & Fud Benson Adieu, Sweet Lovely Nancy on Homeward Bound: Sea Songs, Ballads, and Chanteys by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steady As She Goes : Songs And Chanties From The Days Of Commercial Sail | Louis Killen, Jeff Warner, Gerret Warner, Fud Benson | 2006 | Album |
| The Rose In June | Louis Killen | 2001 | Album |
| Sailors, Ships & Chanteys | Louis Killen | 1995 | Album |
| Gallant Lads Are We | Louis Killen | 1980 | Album |
| Sea Songs | Louis Killen, Stan Hugill And The X-Seamens Institute | 1979 | Album |
| Old Songs, Old Friends | Louis Killen | 1978 | Album |
| Steady As She Goes : Songs And Chanties From The Days Of Commercial Sail | Louis Killen, Jeff Warner, Gerret Warner, Fud Benson | 1977 | Album |
| Sea Chanteys | Louis Killen | 1973 | Album |
| Sea Chanteys | Louis Killen | 1973 | Album |
| Greatest Hits | The Clancy Brothers With Louis Killen | 1973 | Album |
| Won't You Go My Way ? | Peter Bellamy with Louis Killen | 1972 | Album |
| 50 South To 50 South | Louis Killen | 1970 | Album |
| Along The Coaly Tyne: Old And New Northumbrian Songs | Louis Killen, Johnny Handle, Colin Ross | 1968 | Compil. |
| Ballads And Broadsides | Louis Killen | 1965 | Album |
| Sea Shanties | Louis Killen / Bob Davenport / Redd Sullivan | 1963 | Single |
| Hootenanny in London | Louis Killen / Alex Campbell / Bob Davenport / Nigel Denver / Martin Carthy / Redd Sullivan | 1963 | Album |
| The Collier's Rant | Louis Killen, Johnny Handle, Colin Ross | 1962 | Single |
| Northumbrian Garland | Louis Killen | 1962 | Single |
| The Waters Of Tyne | Isla Cameron And Louis Killen | 1961 | Album |
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