Captain Kidd (song)

Bob Roberts of Dorset, England was recorded singing the song by Peter Kennedy in 1960,[3] whilst Helen Creighton, Edith Fowke and Helen Hartness Flanders recorded several versions in Canada and New England.

The song was reportedly a childhood favorite of Mormonism founder Joseph Smith.

[6] In 1830, the song was included in a book of Methodist camp meeting hymns, "New and Improved Camp Meeting Hymn Book," retitled as "How Precious is the Name" and featuring new lyrics.

[7] The song was adapted for the TV science fiction series The Expanse as "The Ballad of Captain Ashford", a song the character Klaes Ashford (played by David Strathairn) sings bits of throughout the fourth season.

The melody is part of the soundtrack for the TV show Black Sails.