"I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by". John MASEFIELD. This 2-CD set presents a maritime anthology of French songs. The sea has inspired some of the sweetest melodies as well as virile verses of sailors. The anthology featured on this set covers the 1923-1946 period. Includes a 32 page booklet with both French and English notes.