Barrett's Privateers | The Longest Johns | Stan Rogers Cover

[@jackorion7157]

More Stan Rogers please!

[@KingJ.O.the1st2003]

Including the maid on the shore.

[@jackorion7157]

@@KingJ.O.the1st2003 absolutely, but I realize now that they've already done a few stan rogers songs. Flowers of Bermuda or Bluenose are good

[@TEXASREDD76]

110% we need more 🇨🇦

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

I wholeheartedly agree!

[@loganbond8538]

As a born and raised Nova Scotia I 100 percent agree. I want Woodbridge Dog Disaster and Harris and the Mare covered so bad! Maybe even House of Orange

[@DariusOfPersia]

Oh, the year was 1778 How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! When a letter of marque came from the king To the scummiest vessel I'd ever seen! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! Oh, El Cid Barrett cried the town How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! For twenty brave men, all fishermen who Would make for him the Antelope's crew! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! The Antelope sloop was a sickening sight How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! She'd a list to the port, and her sails in rags And the cook in the scuppers with the staggers and jags! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! On the king's birthday, we sailed away How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! We were 91 days to Montego Bay Pumping like madmen all the way! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! On the 96th day, we sailed again How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! When a bloody great Yankee hove in sight With our cracked four-pounders, we made to fight! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! The Yankee lay low down with gold How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! She was broad and fat, and loose in stays But to catch her took the Antelope two whole days! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! Then at length, we stood two cables away How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! Our cracked four pounders made an awful din But with one fat ball, the Yank stove us in! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! The Antelope shook and pitched on her side How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! Barrett was smashed like a bowl of eggs And the main-truck carried off both my legs! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers! So, here I lay in my 23rd year How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now! It's been six years since we sailed away And I just made Halifax yesterday! God damn them all! I was told we'd cruise the seas for American gold We'd fire no guns, shed no tears! Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier The last of Barrett's privateers!

[@HistorytheShortStory]

"Barrett's Privateers" is a fictional sea shanty written by Stan Rogers in the 1970s but evokes the spirit of the age of privateering. While the ship (the Antelope), Captain Elcid Barrett, and the disastrous Caribbean voyage are inventions, the song accurately captures the dangers of privateering life, the lure of potential riches, and the often grim realities faced by sailors during the late 18th century.

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

I'm not sure if it's "Elcid" as his first name, or "El cid" meaning "the lord" in Spanish.

[@MrHanderson91]

El Cid was a legendary hero of medieval Spain.

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

@@MrHanderson91 it translates to "the lord" in Spanish.

[@goldbaron357]

But its probably true to form if canadian fishermen did turn privateer lol.

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

@@goldbaron357 when they stop saying sorry

[@MrFORDprefect101]

You guys never fail to please. But lets be honest, it be very hard to go wrong with Stan Rogers. The man was a true genius at writing music. I'd love to hear you guys cover White squall or The Last watch. Your harmony would make those songs so much more impactful

[@dbadilotti]

Both great suggestions.

[@Cryolemon]

Or Field Behind The Plow

[@MrFORDprefect101]

@@Cryolemon oh yes, another Excellent choice.

[@Mr_T_Badger]

I personally love the Idiot or Mary Ellen Carter, and would love to hear them cover that.

[@dbadilotti]

@@Mr_T_Badger They've done a wonderful Mary Ellen Carter kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHzWh5yaiJxjrrM

[@wagnarokkr]

0:57 jd literally listing to port while singing that line made me genuinely cackle, well played

[@caityreads8070]

I was so delighted to see them do that, I do it every time I sing this one myself

[@yasumedia9528]

Nothing quite like storytelling through shanties. And nothing quite like the Longest John's trademark harmonies to deliver a fun take on Stan Rogers.

[@Famdoc1000]

Long live Stan Rogers. Thanks to the Johns (and Canadian punkers The Dreadnoughts) for keeping Stan's music alive!

[@jeremyfitz4470]

Can this beautiful rendition make its way to spotify?

[@dangray4031]

Being here in Nova Scotia, or New Scotland, I am a true Stan Rogers fan. As I have said before I love your covers of his and everyone you do. You always add that little twist that makes it your own when you are following the original so close. I'm going to see his brother, Garnet, in a couple of weeks. He was in Stans band and sang on some of his recordings. Have you heard his song "Welcome to Hell"? There are live vids of him doing it at some of his shows.. you could always substitute some of the government leaders names. Keep up the good work, you bring so many smiles to peoples faces.

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

I only have Garnet's 1984 album...obviously, I've been neglecting him for too long. I also don't have all of Stan's albums, either. It is nice to hear a cover of anything of Stan's, but Barrett's Privateers has always been my favorite. The version on Home in Halifax seems impossible to beat, unless there's another live version I haven't gotten to hear yet.

[@Mr_T_Badger]

If you get the chance, listen to his son Nathan Rogers too. I missed him twice now due to illness and I regret it quite a bit. He’s the spitting image of his dad’s voice.

[@Lavolanges]

@@Mr_T_Badger- Nathan performed in our Labrador venue a few years ago, during a tour where he was performing only Stan’s songs. I was in the box-office when he did his sound check and the auditorium doors were open. All of a sudden I was covered in goosebumps and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing on end. I thought I was hearing a ghost! I walked in to the auditorium, half expecting to see Stan on stage. It was eerie how much like his dad he sounded.

[@theredone7980]

Longest johns doing Stan Rogers Cover? Yep its gonna be fire🔥🔥

[@CapriUni]

The harmonies! The storytellling!! The listing to port!!! All of it shines! (Your request for suggestions is covered up by your video suggestions, but I will again suggest "The Golden Vanity")

[@RainedOnParade]

I think they need a bass singer

[@neffomp]

I will second the motion for The Golden Vanity, or maybe even throw in Over the Hills and Far Away

[@CapriUni]

@@neffomp I'm going to keep suggesting it, because I suspect it's not as well-known as modern songs written in "the Shanty Tradition," and I want people to get curious and look it up (also, I think it would appeal to TLJ fans who love songs like "Eli, the Barrow Boy" and "Sam Hall"). ... Just looked it up on Wikipedia, right now. Apparently, it goes back to a Child Ballad, and the first known version is from 1636, and it's original title was "The Sweet Trinity" (which is the title of the Wikipedia article).

[@brianivany584]

And they got the right side too! Not the "Right" side the Right side... lol and to the people who don't know Starboard is Right PortSide is Left and he leaned to the left. So he got it right because he didn't go right.

[@CapriUni]

@@brianivany584 My dad served in the U.S. Coast Guard in the 1950s, on an ice-cutter, and when I was a little kid, he taught me how to remember port from Starboard: Both "Port" and "Left" have 4 letters. "Starboard" has more letters than "port" and "right" has more letters than "left."

[@Simone-bc2fo]

Italian here. I have only the faintest idea where Halifax is. I really have no business liking this song so much. And yet I do, and this is one of the best versions around. Would be nice hearing people sing it in a pub, someday.

[@Whathuhwhowhere]

My wife’s nana landed in Halifax from Italy with 5 boys (one her dad) in the 1960’s!

[@eMorphized]

Isn't Halifax in Canada?

[@billxciii]

@@eMorphized Yes, Nova Scotia.

[@hellenebright]

The song is referring to Halifax, Nova Scotia (in Canada). There is also a Halifax in Yorkshire, England.

[@razorlikeblue]

I would humbly request Fisherman's Wharf or The Wreck of The Athen's Queen. To be honest, I'd just straight up buy an album of Stan Rogers covers by The Longest Johns.

[@nbenefiel]

Heck, I’ll buy anything they record.

[@katrinam7561]

Agreed!

[@realrghnck]

Upvote this comment ffs

[@jessinthegarden]

A TLJ album of Stan Rogers covers is exactly what I didn’t know I needed

[@scottydawg1234567]

Please!

[@MaxiMannor]

Always love a JD lead! My vote still lays with The Last Shanty!

[@alex_blue5802]

Seconded!

[@Tvngsten]

Would love to hear them make the Qftry polish part

[@mikelang4191]

It delights me to run around the world of KZbin covers in search of the version of my favorite songs that bests to original. In the case of Stan Rogers it needs to be acknowledged that there is only tributes... 😉

[@MrR2TheZ]

I like how JD leaned to his left at "list to port". A real shantyman knows.

[@alvpyrola]

So good! Brilliant first bit with Andy and Robbie joining JD on the couch. I have a huge, silly smile on my face right now :D The harmonies felt extra delicious today for some reason. All in all, extremely adequate. Adequate deluxe. Other songs, well I guess it can't hurt to mention Diggy-diggy hole again ;)

[@hugo_the_hobbit]

I agree, "Diggy diggy hole" would be great in their performance

[@barrytucker1561]

Well done . I have seen Stan live ( God rest his soul ) and you have done him proud. Last Watch, Northwest Passage or The Idiot would be great :)

[@OHADG10]

You did all four harmonic parts! I was worried it wouldn't be the same but you did it!

[@dommonnereau9195]

It's that hidden baritone. It was in Sound of Silence as well.

[@TEXASREDD76]

🇨🇦Stan Rogers was a true Canadian legend 🇨🇦

[@nobodyman8661]

My son is now four months old, and you guys make him very happy. I guess im raising a pirate.

[@afterglowproductions8547]

I can see plenty of fellow Stan Rogers fans are here. I want to agree with everyone else and that we love this cover!

[@Seisachtheia]

A Canadian classic! Nobody does it quite like Stan Rogers but love me a Longest Johns cover

[@TheRealSkeletor]

Well done boys, Stan Rogers would be proud.

[@Phantom_ace]

These guys were my childhood and Im happy to find them again

[@KIngdomofAquila]

NOW IM A BROKEN MAN ON A HALIFAX PIER,THE LAST OF BARRET’S PRIVATEERS🗣️🔥🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@ExposingReflections]

Great job, my sons. I've not heard a better rendition. Truly rousing. And yes, I think Stan would approve, God rest his very fine soul.

[@kathleensnow9836]

You're all having so much FUN! Such a delight! You do Stan Rogers proud.

[@nbenefiel]

Please come to somewhere near me. Detroit, Chicago, or Ann Arbor. I’m 72, I can’t wait forever.

[@silverwolfe3636]

Okay. I've listened to the intro like 4 times in a row. I swear JD is singing in a Canadian accent!!!!! I'm sure of it!

[@mistfate4199]

Love to see one of my favorite Stan Rogers songs. Would love to hear antiguan graveyard, agamemnon, or fire marengo

[@tomrevay1173]

I was in that rowdy crowd at the Middle East club in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 5, 2022, where a bunch of the audience kept calling out for you to do this song. And ya didn't (lol). But'cha did now, and it sounds great! Thank you!

[@ApexBrachydios]

It would be amazing if you put all of the covers you have made recently into an album so I can buy & listen to it!

[@TokyoBlue587]

I would buy that too!

[@sharongaskell]

Another Canuck who grew up with the music of Stan Rogers. Thanks for this..more please.

[@MatthewWest-kc4bs]

You Guys are one of my favorite shanty groups ever. I listen to your music most of the day.

[@DaBard]

Can we please get these amazing covers y’all are doing as an album?! These are so good!!

[@MerryMoss]

Ohh man.. I love this song so much ♥ And it was made all the better by your silly shenanigans, hurray!

[@squttnbear]

The absolute grip Stan Rogers has on my ears. This is a great cover.

[@TheLendo]

Yaaay! Barrett's has been one of my favourites recently. Would still love to hear you do a rendition of "The Wild Rover"

[@nedsanyour6498]

got some albums from PEI for the Longest Johns. Great stuff. Trying to how to just say how great you are, but I can't seem to navigate youtube!

[@GallowglassVT]

Do love me some Stan Rogers. Also, I'm adapting this for my goblin bard character in a DND campaign. Will come back with results.

[@anjajacobsen9739]

Love it..... It reminds of The Dubliners - my family have been follow for years. We love Sea Shanties and folk songs. I heard about U through: Home Free - who is on tour in Europe. I have seen your tourlist. And Denmark is not among the countries.... We love folk songs, country music and A'capella music. Please, visit Scandinavien. Thanks.

[@harvmate]

What a banger 🌭 love the return to a Capella for a change. my vote for next would be Whup! Jamboree - it’s a mood like no other

[@eustacia03]

Oh long I have waited for this day. My hobby is starting singalongs of this song.

[@mklightlySui]

Please come to Halifax and perform this at the Lower Deck! Well done on covering our city's anthem.💞

[@poot6365]

oh finally i been waiting a long time for you giys to sing this

[@Katherine-lw2nu]

Thank you so much for covering this song! It's one of my favourites. ❤❤❤

[@smuleplayz]

Been waiting for 7 years to hear y’all sing this! FINALLY!

[@LiamSmall12]

They've song it before

[@hats1642]

Beyond adequate!

[@davide8741]

Great version... hope this one shows up on the vinyl I just kickstarted 🙂

[@brogflea6380]

Good song, good video. But hearing the clapping/stomping with no actual clapping/stomping in the video threw me off way more than it had any right to 😂

[@NormanHanley]

BEST Cover of Barretts from Stan I have seen yet!

[@RevolutionarySamurai]

Was thinking about this song today, thank you!!

[@tzook4080]

Love the song. Loved it years ago when you originally did it. One rule tho... you dont touch America's boats. It never ends well. :)

[@claudinevallee]

Really looking forward to seeing you guys in Montreal!!

[@Verrun34]

I’ve genuinely listened to this on repeat

[@milliman4]

Stan Rogers is always a treat! Great cover boys!

[@gregkral4467]

AAAhhh.... one of my faves..... thank you Gentlemen! Love your work.... thanks for so many over these past few years.

[@poiuyt975]

It's been six years since we asked for this song and you only made it yesterday. ;-)

[@SergeantBeckett]

a cover of 'Over the Hills' form sharpe or 'Cornwall My Home' from the fishermans friends would be amazing

[@Kriztastic]

As a huge fan from Halifax, NS, this makes so happy

[@zackw7609]

You guys covered my favorite shanty, and it turned out amazing! The harmonies were incredible, and you boys looked like you had an absolute blast making this! This was a joy to listen to, thank you for this!!

[@EdwinWiles]

I was introduced to this song by way of a "filk song", known as "The Last of Grand Moff Tarken's Crew." A friend at work recognized the tune and pointed me at the original.

[@Cypherwraith001]

My favorite shanty band singing my favorite shanty? Today is a good day.

[@baseballjustin5]

The love the 'The Real Mckenzies' version of this song, But def adding this version to the playlist. Thanks for the years of great music!

[@lenewen605]

Bluenose would be nice. I can always see in my mind the boat leaving the harbor.

[@AgentParsec]

I've always liked the story told in this song, and I feel like someone could make a movie out of it if they wanted to, with this song playing during the end credits (though probably the original Stan Rogers version).

[@TokyoBlue587]

Stan Rogers

[@JaM5280]

Yes! So glad you did this one! Love the maritime songs over the country ones.

[@tomjackal5708]

your voices are so lovely and smooth like warm butter

[@CreativeStoryArtist2]

This song often plays at my favorite mini golf courses (Pirate themed :D so cool) love this cover.

[@TheDarkLordOfTheNerds]

When I saw you gents in Phoenix, AZ, you opened with a cover/parody of Billy Joel’s The Longest Time, I’d love to hear a studio recording of it!

[@annewoodward4336]

That's fabulous. Just fabulous.

[@AntoinettetheMoosewitch]

Far more than adequate! This has made my day! You guys did such an amazing job.

[@kobayashi.official]

AHhh this is one of my most favorite songs and you gents did it such justice!!! It can't get more adequate than this!!

[@gracehulbert7867]

FINALLY!!!!!! 🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏 I've been waiting for this! ADEQUATE!

[@johncayley7838]

So much energy, I love it! I would love to hear a studio version of Star of the County Down. Cheers, lads!

[@GeneralE1000.]

You guys do some of the best Stan Rogers covers I've ever heard!

[@jessinthegarden]

I have frustratingly missed almost all of this summer’s premieres, but I’m so glad I was here for this one.

[@thfpnw7103]

Wow, just wow. Such characterization and story telling!

[@daughter_of_sarah]

Happy to have this as my ear worm today!

[@EFJoKeR]

I've always loved this tune... It's such a deep tune... Well done boys... Well done indeed...

[@DCUfan1970]

Well done lads! A proud Canadian tune! If you'd like to continue in our beloved songs may I suggest a cover of The Last Saskatchewan Pirate by the Arrogant Worms?

[@Denley1526]

The Johns do their own version called "The Lasr Bristolian Pirate"

[@lauram8504]

Good version! I'm used to Stan's version, of course, or live with a huge rowdy crowd doing the singalong bits, lol.

[@redheadofepic]

Amazing as always lads Whale of a Tale from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea would be great!

[@stormy7745]

Excellent cover! 💙 The emotion and gags were balanced just right. Had a blast listening and watching

[@Denley1526]

Another excellent cover & once again brilliant harmonies 😍

[@CarefulWithThatAx]

I think Stan would approve. Well done.

[@theamazinghotbottle3531]

This was wonderful guys ! Your Stan Rogers covers are always someting special ! 🌟🌟🌟 I'll continue suggesting Loch Lomond especially since hearing Andy's great take on a chillstream. A studio session of Sam Hall would also be lovely ! 😃

[@AngelienRhymesWithGreen]

One of my favorites of the ones you all do on stream! Love how into it Robbie gets. :) Well done!

[@tiger5869]

Stan Rogers is a legend

[@Shroganor]

My favourite band covering my favourite singer with one of his best songs? Most adequate!

[@heatwave1789]

Bless. Underrated song glad to see it getting love ❤

[@alizaellner3696]

Ah, I've been hoping for some time that you'd do this one! Excellent taste, exceptional arrangement, and a rousing performance, as always!

[@fcchocho8979]

I stan that cover

[@TokyoBlue587]

You finally did it! After so many requests for it! And it was fantastic as always! Your videos always make me happy!😀

[@kathleennelson4723]

This is awsome! My fav Stan song, and you did an truly amazing version. Will be listening on repeat! Bravo!!! ♡ You guys are great!

[@katrinam7561]

Fantastic as ever, lads! One of my favorites!

[@Xcizior]

oh heck yeah. been hoping for an official video cover of this^^

[@nysafairy]

I was watching your old old video of this song earlier today and found myself wishing for new one! You guys are incredible

[@tartorus9729]

Finally. My two favorite! Great job!