Bonny Ship the Diamond | The Longest Johns

[@DerpyPossum]

Fun Fact: This video is the first to showcase the accurate colour palette of England. :)

[@deloptin545]

palette !!!!!!!! >:(

[@thesegundovolante]

Say you've never been to England without saying you've never been to England

[@seand.g423]

@@thesegundovolante fucking London area, then...

[@plum_pie6402]

lmao

[@Servo_M]

Fun fact: Why am I here?

[@tfrtrouble]

So, when Dave forgets to colour his nails, all colour goes out of the world?

[@thelongestjohns]

He's too powerful

[@fandyus4125]

Dave colors his nails?

[@tfrtrouble]

@@fandyus4125 Well I've always assumed he painted them with nail polish, but given TLJ's reply, I'm wondering if there is a more supernatural explanation :)

[@fandyus4125]

@@tfrtrouble Has he always had that? Because the one vid I've seen it on, it looked more like he injured himself but idk

[@tfrtrouble]

@@fandyus4125 lol Well at times they're multicoloured, so working on the (unproven) assumption that he's merely human, I'd say he sometimes paints them.

[@cellistinak2161]

The artist makes the simple spectacular: The Longest Johns turn a studio into an aquarium and us into fishes (equipped with appropriate fish-eyes), JD's shed wall into a comedy theatre, the Tyndale monument into Mount Rushmore, a forest into a cathedral, a car into a stage, a field of flowers into an ocean, cardboard boxes into a ship, a veranda into a deck, their own studio into a galley, the sheddy into a hold, and the local harbour into cold Greenland. I love your magic, Johns!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Aaaaaand we have a new favourite!

[@reallysmallbird]

Glad to see you’re a Longest Johns fan, Colm.

[@cellistinak2161]

So true!

[@jakoda2514]

The man, the myth, the legend

[@wolfknightgaming287]

Same!

[@MRX-ej5gj]

@@reallysmallbird maybe a long john?

[@solstre2949]

Just finished watching the Four Hours video and read the comment of someone requesting this, what great timing

[@thelongestjohns]

Hooray, well timed

[@Tarourl]

Imagine a Moby Duck music video where you guys are fighting a huge inflatable duck on a lake

[@samhill6444]

Or maybe just being chased by a normal sized duck.

[@SHDUStudios]

I need this.

[@superzova]

@@samhill6444 Or being chased by a normal-sized duck that's made to look massive with camera tricks and maybe VFX

[@calebmurphy9406]

I don't know why, but it makes me laugh every time they cut to Dave not doing anything but just sort of vibing. It's like he's the one kid who doesn't say anything during the class presentation, he just stands up there with the rest of his group and nods.

[@clarabeara69]

remember when in oak and ash and thorn they gave him a stick and he just kinda stood there holding it

[@calebmurphy9406]

@@clarabeara69 How could I forget?

[@cornichexoxo7025]

Lmao

[@thelonelyirishman1916]

He wasn’t JUST holding the stick he was using it to play the planet as an instrument

[@Dream-Garage]

@@thelonelyirishman1916 ah, yet another reader of the best comment on the platform.

[@calebmurphy9406]

I have become obsessed with this song over the past few weeks. It's SO much better when you know all the words and can sing along. Thank you once again, you sweet, sweet boys.

[@shantykaraoke]

Agreed. It's one of our favourite shanties. This is a beautiful version.

[@LarboardAnimations9660]

It's funny, I've been listening to this song for the whole week, nonstop and now there Is I a music video!

[@channelmovedcheckaboutme407]

Same happened to me when their fish in the sea music vid came out!

[@josh___something]

Another one off the faves list that's been given a music video WOOT!

[@thelongestjohns]

Hooray, working through them eventually

[@calebmurphy9406]

I cannot tell you the elation I feel every time I'm listening to a playlist and I hear 0:01 I'm never not in the mood to listen to this song.

[@flamefriends3842]

It's a very iconic be-dunk

[@Elethriel]

Favorite song of the album

[@thelongestjohns]

It's quite the banger

[@Eamil]

Y'know, at first I didn't care for this song when I heard it on the album. I mean, I didn't hate it, but I didn't especially like it either. But the more I listened to it, the more it grew on me, and now it's definitely one of my favorites. The last verse where the instruments go silent and everyone's singing in unison gets me good, in a way that it wouldn't if the whole song were a capella like that.

[@akihikosakurai4013]

The sudden acapella combined with those hard ass lyrics immediately grabs your attention

[@Rocketsong]

I have heard uncounted parodies or filks of Bonny Ship the Diamond. But for some reason have no recollection of ever hearing the original before. Top notch guys.

[@miadaorerk1681]

Always have to replay the bit at 2:38 because of how clean the harmony is

[@beavermos]

Especially the chord on "Name". I'm guessing it's a shift from minor to Major?

[@klw2601]

goosebumps!

[@katz86]

​@@beavermos absolutely love that spot to!

[@kjlookabill89]

October 10th! Awesome video guys

[@ladyvampire2370]

Oh wauw I like this music soo much thx guys

[@scrimbles2973]

Andy's part is AMAZING in this video!

[@thelongestjohns]

It's a goodun

[@scrimbles2973]

@@thelongestjohns :D

[@bertybaby]

Andy’s bit is my favourite!

[@avrilwilkinson21]

Lush! Hope you had a pint at the Lamplighters, lads.

[@miningmaniac442]

Yesss! A music video for one of my favorite song! Now I can't wait for mody duck😏 that would be a fun one!

[@thelongestjohns]

It'll happen...

[@calebmurphy9406]

@@thelongestjohns I'm not sure how you guys would go about visualizing that, but I know you'll find a way. Animation, mayhaps?

[@kerryjgeorge]

Dave hanging out in trees is becoming a theme. 🌳 Great video, as usual!

[@progamer500088]

Amazing video for one of my favourite songs. C Y A next bandstream guys.

[@hawtozer]

My favourite song of all time gets a music video? Good day indeed.

[@piplupcola]

Shout out two the two dudes in the back. Never mentioned but recognition deserved

[@pertnado3109]

[Verse 1] The Diamond is a ship me lads, for the Davis Strait we're bound The quay it is all garnished with bonnie lasses 'round; Captain Thompson gives the orders to sail the ocean wide O and the sun it never sets, me lads, nor darkness dims the sky [Chorus] For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale [Verse 2] Along the quay of Peterhead, the lasses stand around With shawls all pulled around them and their salt tears running down; Well don't you weep, my bonny lass, though you'll be left behind For the rose will bloom on Greenland's ice before we change our mind [Chorus] For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale [Verse 3] Here's a health to the Resolution, (HEY) likewise the Eliza Swan Three cheers for the Battler of Montrose and the Diamond, ship of fame; We wear the trousers of the white and jackets of the blue When we get back to Peterhead, we'll have sweethearts anew [Chorus] For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale [Verse 4] It will be bright both day and night when Greenland lads come hame Our ship full up with oil, me lads, and money to our name; We'll make the cradles for to rock and the blankets for to tear And every lass in Peterhead sing: "Hushabye, my dear" [Chorus] For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale For it's cheer up me lads, let your hearts never fail For the bonny ship, the Diamond, goes a-fishing for the whale

[@Spellbook]

Man isn't this kinda sad?

[@BlueMarten]

- Fantastic! Love your tones, they linger in the mind and soul. "We All Lift" always shakes me to the core.

[@user-O_06660_O]

The internet: "Noooooo, you can't just play super cheerful and super depressing songs one after the other!" The Longest Johns: "haha, "Cures What Ails Ya" go "brrr"!"

[@alvpyrola]

"Ok guys, let's all wear dark clothes for this one." Robbie: "You're not my boss! I can do whatever I want!"

[@MotoHikes]

YES BOYS. One of my absolute all time fav's. Was singing this along with my Dad today as we drove from London to Leicestershire to move me back home (a decision partly inspired by Oak & Ash & Thorn).

[@matthewclarke6446]

When you get in the shower and the water is still too cold and hits your back: 1:54

[@Ikaram.128]

Thank you! I've been waiting for this since before Health to the Company, Got No Beard, Four hours, Oak and Ash and Thorn, etc.

[@demmyg4226]

I have been WAITING for this.

[@jacqf3583]

I love Dave up the tree with his whistle

[@W31rdog]

I know already, which song I will download and hearin´ the days, when I open the door and walk into the Green

[@abbyj8915]

THE BIGGEST OF BANGERS

[@thelongestjohns]

w00p! Glad you enjoyed

[@Chestonic]

Just when I finally got it out of my head, it's back to stay.

[@ngohuy621]

I spend 3 whole days singing songs like this one with friends, for fun ('cause we are not really good singers lmao), and honestly, it is one of the most satisfying thing to do! You guys must really enjoy your life x)

[@thelonelyirishman1916]

The great thing about being a shanty singer is that if a song gets stuck in your head you just sing sing along with it

[@cellistinak2161]

Adequatober 10th again! Thank you Johns!

[@thelongestjohns]

The finest of dates! Thank you :)

[@Spineless-Lobster]

Just thinking about this today! Super excited since this is one of my favourites!

[@thelongestjohns]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@Spineless-Lobster]

@@thelongestjohns I sure did! 😊

[@RandalSmith]

I recorded this song back about ‘95 shortly after I moved to Nashville. Wish I could find the tape. Due to a glitch, Davis Strait came out Faithis Strait. Sang my own harmony, played guitar in DADGAD. I like their version better.

[@fiveminutefridays]

from just the audio alone (tho this music video is also lovely) this is the sexiest cover of this song, especially with that bass

[@g00oose_]

Adequate! I won’t lie, Robbie does look good with grey hair, even if it is just the selective coloring effect

[@spacemaria_]

I can't imagine Robbie looking bad with any hair colour tbh, he has that power

[@g00oose_]

@@spacemaria_ excited for purple Robbie :D

[@robin2117]

No dude they painted the whole word gray what effect are you talking about

[@woodsytheowlscharedcorpse4761]

Ooooh, who are the new bass(or maybe cello?) and drum players?

[@thelongestjohns]

They play with us for live gigs, their names are Rich and Antonio

[@woodsytheowlscharedcorpse4761]

@@thelongestjohns Ah, thanks for letting me know! Great video by the way!

[@thelonelyirishman1916]

It’s a bass they said in their Andy and the technicolor stream coat stream that they got a new double bass player

[@twinklejelly123]

Ooh, Dave is so painfully cool here you could almost forget his massive nerdy streak 😆 Ps but we love the nerd bit too

[@wofgal1993]

I've watched this video over so many times between how much I love the song itself (JD's funky guitar riff & Dave's glorious bass voice in the background, ooh.. it's one of my all time favorite LJ's songs to listen to!

[@darthlaurel]

My grandchildren loved this! Used to live in Avon.

[@microandike9199]

This song has been one of my favorites

[@adamradford3480]

You've done it again, lads :)

[@joshbrown9714]

I love you guys so much! I have so much fun listening to these songs! Keep doing what you love! I'll pour some black rum and jam to y'alls beautiful voices!

[@derpybird2039]

Another wonderful music video! Was also great to see Rich and Antonio added in there as well!

[@TheMugbearer]

This is basically one of my top favs from Cures What Ails Ya, and probably of all time.

[@staticlemur1039]

I cant even express how hyped up i was when i saw this in my recommended. ive been wondering and waiting for this and i love it

[@JLDowza]

The Longest Johns creates yet another amazing music video! Never heard this song before but i can already see it as a favourite

[@hubertusv390]

Man, I have this on loop, and it never gets old. Lots of depth to the music, and I really like that!

[@russellgordon4168]

One of my new favorites

[@thatonetrashcan1681]

After I learned the guitar part to this it's become my single favorite thing to play

[@Hussain_144]

This is my favourite shanty well done John John and the other John!

[@Gamer__Panda]

I was kinda secretly hoping you'd do this one, I had been listening to yous on spotify and this is one of my faves

[@EFJoKeR]

It's such a beautiful tune... And you boys do it credit... Wicked nice... Love it !!!

I am glad to see that you were able to acquire one whole drummer :)

[@daughteroftheking8038]

I love the upbeat singing in this song and I love to sing along!

[@Cry_Havoc]

Adequatober 10th!!!!! *hearts*

[@VictorGreinvolfe48]

Nice to see my favourite get a music video. Cheers Johns!

[@FilthAndRuin]

I'm always so happy when the harmonium comes out. One of my top two instruments, along with the hurdygurdy.

[@Rocketsong]

Now I want the lads to do a colab with Patty.

[@hroudos]

Just Played it on guitar... Great Song! ❤️

[@tylerodonnell-paccione7523]

I always have a hard time picking a favorite song from each album, but this one is definitely up there!

[@admiralrentableorb9844]

Sweet light strings of Arcadia. That was great

[@imkindadumb5351]

One of my favorite shanties, and now my new favorite way to listen to it

[@chrisdoran8111]

Simply glorious lads; that chorus though: exceptional 🙏🙏

[@kimmeeb]

I dig the color mask guys my little film brain went crazy when I saw it

[@gurubrut]

This is one of your best songs along with oak & ash & thorn, here's a health to the company, fire & flames, and ashes.

[@renardgris2991]

New band members approved... I have always loved your instrumentation on this one lads!

[@scrimbles2973]

When will you do a South Australia music video? It's my favorite, and there's no videos of you guys performing it that I can put in a playlist :C

[@thelongestjohns]

It's not one we do very often to be fair. We'd like to work on a new arrangement for it

[@scrimbles2973]

@@thelongestjohns Ah. ok! :)

[@Ringohulk777]

I got to do this at karaoke night as soon as college started this year and it was amazing

[@dianafreeman419]

Brilliant!

[@wolfknightgaming287]

Yes It's out! I'm so hyped for my current favorite! 💙💙💙

[@MrZacAttacker]

This was always a favourite of mine. Love that it’s finnaly getting it’s own video. Well done lads. Keep up the amazing work

[@greenbeand8300]

Love this song it’s so nice to see it get a music video! Adequate work as always!

[@yoavbensinai330]

you guys are the best

[@masky6140]

i mean like, bonny do be shippin' the diamond tho

[@thelongestjohns]

Indeed!

[@maxb3248]

?

[@adventureswithaurora]

XD

[@michaelscofield1970]

One of my favourites, nice to have a music video now :)

[@galaxyfalcon6979]

You didi it! Ive been waiting for a full version of this song since that 4-hour stream, so glad you finally did it!!!

[@settleluna7692]

Absolutely love this little ditty🧡💛💚💙 the harmony of this song is incredible. On fire ❤️‍🔥as usual lads❤️‍🔥

[@settleluna7692]

Can I request Wild Mountain Thyme? I absolutely adore this song,especially since Scotland is so dear to me x💛💚

[@dragonwithamonocle]

This is awesome. I've loved this song since I'd heard it on your album "Cures What Ails Ya," and I love the Corries version as well. But I think it's time for the ultimate shanty... Chicken on a Raft

[@ProfesoraNut]

What a classic. 👏👏 Immaculate. Always enjoy when the harmonium makes an appearance.

[@benji8648]

Yasss this is one of my favorites

[@thelongestjohns]

Hooray!

[@thekillerjackalope9625]

Thank you for keeping me company on lonely nights me lads, cheers to you.

[@kaleyoliver9098]

I got some really bad news today and this gave me something to smile at. I love it as always!

[@SkylordElberich]

I don't know how this thought entered my mind... but you guys should totally collab with Weird Al Yankovic.

[@HeraldHealer]

It would be glorious

[@Ringohulk777]

Yes please

[@oldadoggy5873]

Always been one of my favourites and I love the video. knowing what happened to the diamond really makes this song hit different though

[@trikepilot101]

Love the black and white attire mixed with the desaturated background. Congratulations on aquiring a rythm section! How about introducing them to us?

[@DimiPetrevski]

One of my favourite songs on the album, thanks for the music vid!

[@sianchild]

I really like the colour effects here!

[@nevem5010]

I'm from near Peterhead, so I'm a bit fussy about this song 😁 but this is great! You've captured the sense of dread, which is such an important part of it. It works well in English, too; it's a nice reminder that those ships would have had crews from all over. Lovely stuff, thank you!

[@olliemoffat4025]

1st knew of the song from the Corries and Wolfstone, but you guys do it proud. Hats off gentlemen.

[@zanneel6758]

Absolute favorite from you guys. The harmonization for the verse at 2:38 makes me grin like a mook every time.

[@swainer25]

Big shout outs to the colourist and editor

[@squidminion3801]

The harmonies give me goosebumps every time! (But can we all appreciate what a cool double bass that is?????)

[@LS-sp5hr]

Dave is killing it on that pennywhistle

[@sayaksengupta4335]

This band lives in my heart rent free..... You guys are sooooooooooooo amazing❤

[@profcunningfox8198]

My favourite song from you guys and a fantastic music video to join it. Thank you! :)