Canada's Favorite Sea Shanty

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[@streblo]

I'm a commercial fisher in Canada. Knowing this song down on the docks has literally gotten me jobs.

[@MarshallsEmporium]

That last line you wrote really sounds like Stan Rogers could have written it

[@Historyguy-xu5ht]

Really

[@streblo]

@@Historyguy-xu5ht Yes, that was before I landed a full-time position on a good troller/longliner.

[@SandraNelson063]

@@streblo Bless you, and all that sail on you!

[@cstrutherskgs]

@@streblo awesome!

[@TheBrood525]

Oh for just one time, I would take the Northwest Passage!

[@danziker]

To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea...

[@Hethra19]

Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage

[@alacnaythegreat1054]

@@Hethra19 To make a northwest passage to the sea

[@pharrigan-hikes]

Love that song. His son sings it really well too

[@harpomarxist4185]

Masterpiece of a Shanty

[@blortmeister]

Stan is claimed by the East Coast, Central Canada, the Prairies, and the West Coast--all because he travelled and understood this country. And Northwest Passage was once voted the Great Canadian Song. Extraordinary artist.

[@kevin_1230]

He was born in Hamilton, Ontario so he is ours.

[@blortmeister]

@@kevin_1230 Sure. And "White Squall" puts him on the Great Lakes. "Fogarty's Cove" on the East Coast. "The Field Behind the Plow " on the Prairies. And if you were to only hear any one of these songs, you'd believe that's where he's from.

[@garrofwar148]

@@blortmeister He is a true Canadian forever.

[@lordevyl8317]

Stan Rogers and Gordon Lightfoot are arguably the two greatest Canadian folk singers of all time, sadly both are no longer with us

[@lightaces]

Rogers' death deserves a mention, as it was in keeping with who he was. As I recall the story (which is how all stories about folk singers should begin), he was flying home from a gig, and after they had landed and were taxiing to the gate, a fire broke out. Stan could easily have made it off the plane in an orderly manner, but he paused to help some travelers who were in difficulty, and ended up dying of smoke inhalation. A hero of a song writer (try not getting choked up by the Mary Ellen Carter or The Jennie C.), but a hero in life as well.

[@moeburnsnaughtychannel2352]

Worse yet, Stan Rogers was famously terrified of flying, never flew, was basically forced to fly because of his career, and that was only his second flight ever.

[@F-Tier_Physique]

The House of Orange also, best written song he has imo

[@lightaces]

@@F-Tier_Physique It's a fine song, but my favorite is Harris and the Mare.

[@matthewbolin9646]

Alas, that story about Rogers’ death is just a folk tale. The fire broke out 18 minutes into the flight, and slowly put smoke into the entirety of the plane. The fresh air that swept into the plane when the emergency doors were opened caused a flash fire that engulfed the half of the people that didn’t survive (23 or 46 people) within 90 seconds, killing them either via burns or smoke inhalation (Rogers died of the later). Rogers in reality had no time to save anyone. Here’s an article on how the tall tale of Rogers as a hero started and spread: singout.org/stan-rogers-flowers-bermuda/4/

[@lightaces]

@@matthewbolin9646 I know all that. I choose to believe and share the better story. It's folk music. It answers to a deeper truth.

[@Michael-ur4yc]

Jack White performed in Nova Scotia, where I live, he ended the show with his own rendition of Barrett's Privateers and it was AWESOME me and the rest of the stadium were stood stomping and singing along. God I wish there was a recording of it.

[@sofaking1472]

Wow that is the single most beautiful thing I read all day! Thank you for sharing!

[@CIintB3ASTW0oD]

He also sings Buddy Holly sings in Texas. He has a good fundamentals.

[@Desmaad]

Which I find ironic. An American singing a song about facing an American ship and getting clobbered.

[@danajoe1563]

I was there that night as well. It was a pleasant surprise when he started singing it

[@PERSACC1]

BRO I WAS AT THE SAME CONCERT

[@bignosedom]

"its kinda shocking that the internet hadn't caught on to the beauty of Sea Shanty's yet" Sea Shanty 2: AM I A JOKE TO YOU?

[@masicbemester]

yeah. What about sea shanty memes? Or the Sea Shanties 1 hour video?

[@anthonyhayes1267]

It's been a thing among hipsters and the grsm community to an extent for a while.

[@weirdofromhalo]

@@anthonyhayes1267 anyone who's ever played Black Flag

[@MedlifeCrisis]

YES!!! Been waiting for this

[@MedlifeCrisis]

Gorgeous video. Hiatuses are vital but I'm selfishly glad you made this beautiful video about a rather sad song.

[@bergerniklas6647]

@@MedlifeCrisis Wouldn't have thought to find you here. Always nice to see KZbinrs (and mediocre Doctors) watch other top notch content. ;) Keep your great work up btw, you would be surprised how much your videos help some people.

[@sebeckley]

And now I'm right back to my childhood, listening to my dad belt out Roger's shanties.

[@johannesmajamaki2626]

I've been a fan of this genre for around 3 years now. It going viral enough for YOU of all people to be commenting on it is just stupefying.

[@JanStrojil]

Acapella science has a great version of this about insulin.

[@1993TheDuke]

“And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow With smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again” -Stan Rogers

[@jonathanwilde5337]

No matter what you've lost be it a home, a love, a friend. Like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again... That last chorus always give me shivers down my spine

[@eerbrev]

Yis b'y.

[@jamesturnbull4933]

Nothing wrong with the shanty...but the narrator is $#@ what accent is this?

[@viktorrian3657]

I was singing that

[@viktorrian3657]

@@jamesturnbull4933 i hear no accent

[@lanegentry6328]

I’ve been on the Sea Shanty train for years now, and I’m psyched that everyone is discovering them! Even though I’m a yank, I love Stan Rodgers. He was something truly special

[@sadrevolution]

When I was a teenager (early 2000s), my uncle owned an M&M Meat Shop in Canmore, Alberta and I was helping him work the Christmas rush. He put this song on loud over the system, and one by one, the customers (who had all been singing along as they waited) would hand me their purchases to ring through and explain their connection to the Maritimes ("my husband is from Shediac," "I went to University at Dalhousie," "I was born in New Glasgow, I'm here working in oil and gas," "we are Acadien on my mum's side"). It is one of my favourite and most Canadian memories.

[@j.allanenglish6804]

Fort Mac is the capital of Newfoundland, don't you know. I'm from New Brunswick, most of us have had a taste of use out-West money.

[@MR101722]

I'm from New Glasgow myself, it was always interesting hearing about people that went to Alberta for the oil work say how glad they were to be back home!

[@sadrevolution]

@@MR101722 Yeah, I think it's pretty different culturally. And no ocean. But at least we have great skiing and hiking!

[@nicholasneyhart396]

I am from the states but this reminds me if long summers helping my uncle run his hardware store out near St John. I was always asked to help people with there repairs when I would come up for the summer because he would tell everyone how I am a great carpenter. Someone would sing this every single day for some reason. Man, I miss those simpler times.

[@sadrevolution]

@@nicholasneyhart396 I guess it's a song for uncles' stores. :)

[@johnarmstrong5533]

Northwest Passage might be the song that all the musicians join in for during the Singing Stan block every year at the festival in Canso, but this is the one sung on bar decks, in dorm rooms, and at kitchen parties. Cheers from Nova Scotia.

[@mightymrmousempls]

I wish my parents had the sense to raise me in Canada.

[@PippinRally]

I'm not Canadian but I still yelled back "How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now" cause I love Stan Rogers. Thanks Due South!

[@jrmetmoi]

Exactly Benton the Mountie on ‘Due South’ ❤️

[@satan3959]

Northwest Passage, another great Stan Rogers song was also on an episode of Due South

[@Consequential]

I'm Canadian, but I've been living in Australia since March 2022 and... watching this makes me miss home, terribly. What a great song.

[@ScribblenautMaxwell]

Fun fact this song was partially written as a joke according to stans brother and his band would often sing parodies on stage to see if the drunken crowd would notice

[@poisonsumc7426]

Garnet's Homemade Beer -how I'd wished I'd never drunk it now... was told this was written by his bassist but not sure

[@stanrogers5613]

You mean like "The Last of Garnet's Home-Made Beer"?

[@poisonsumc7426]

@@stanrogers5613 yep

[@SeppukuDoll]

I'm not Canadian, I'm Brazilian, but I knew what came next. Stan Rogers was a legend!

[@gsco8879]

I’m an American, and I’ve always loved Stan’s music; I even have one if his records. I hope the internet doesn’t make his music a meme like it’s done to other classics.

[@dmunro91]

Sunday’s at the Lower Deck in Halifax listening to Signal Hill, screaming Barrett’s at the top of our lungs. Some of the best memories of my 20’s. Happy to be an honorary Bluenoser!

[@SchrodingerMil]

Polyphonic : “I’m taking a brief hiatus” Also Polyphonic : “HOW I WISH I WAS IN SHERBROOKE NOW~!”

[@jacobcarey9490]

Yeah, we can talk all day about Stan Rogers’ song writing ability, but this dudes voice is something else.

[@tim01263]

I'm British and lived in Canada. I went on to work at sea, often singing this song at the helm, on rough nights, and all around the world when bumping into Canadians after a few tinnies. Classic!

[@anotherpeasant]

As a Nova Scotian I can assure you nobody wants to be in Sherbrook now lol Old Crow Medicine Show played a few towns here in 2012 I think it was, and this was their encore. You bet yer ass every one of us sang along b'y

[@Realalbertcrowley]

I'm not Canadian but I love Stan Rogers music and I have a habit of randomly singing Barrett's privateers

[@philmayf]

I'm not Canadian, but Barrett's privateers and Northwest passage are two of my favorite songs.

[@thevfxmancolorizationvfxex4051]

A fascinating look into Canada's cultural history. A sea shanty is always something larger than life, and they're very interesting to listen to

[@AxxLAfriku]

I was a boy. They were two girls. Can I make it any more obvious? I am the ULTlMATE L0VER on this platform. Don't enter my ch*nnel if you are not above a certain age, dear vfx

[@weaselwolf]

Find someone who'll sing about you the way Stan Rogers sings about boats

[@clayowsley5920]

Lool accurate, and relationships goals honestly

[@nicholasguerreiro8680]

He has some beautiful love songs too. 'Lies' consistently makes me tear up.

[@masicbemester]

omg goals

[@nicholasguerreiro8680]

@@masicbemester Today's music wishes it had the sensual power of "Bluenose."

[@lachendekrahe1064]

@@nicholasguerreiro8680 The ones that get me are "45 Years" and "Lockkeeper". They both make me think about my spouse.

[@brendiwalls7534]

My friend and I were in Sanctuary, a shop just off Whyte ave in Edmonton when her 5 year old sang out "Oh the year was 1778" and the Goth shop owner answered her with "How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now". We stood there entranced as these two amazing voices sent echoes of our history circling the space, playing off the echoes of the old wooden warehouse that had become the shop, drawing us in to the magic they were creating. I first saw Stan at the 1980 Edmonton Folk Music Festival and he captured my spirit in ways that very few ever have, bringing a deep peace I had forgotten existed for me.

[@jacksonhstudios4421]

Me: not Canadian Also me after watching this video: How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now!

[@foddermoosie6031]

me: canadian me: what the hell is this me at the end of this video: How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now!

[@megl9638]

I live near Sherbrooke and it’s honestly not that great 😂

[@beauwilliamson3628]

I always imagined he was from Sherbrooke England and being stranded across the sea in Halifax made it even worse.

[@LeDardeursPalace]

@@foddermoosie6031 Sherbrooke is only ever amazing if you love Neo Nazis. I played sports with a team made up of people from there, I am not. I am not a super SJW person, but the level of racism was so high that I just had to leave the team.

[@TheJamiesg]

Man, so many drunk nights singing this at a pub.

[@jonathanwilde5337]

I fuckin love Stan Rogers, got a Mary Ellen Carter Tattoo. I'm so glad this sea shanty buzz is making him more well known

[@CanadAce]

Being an Ontario boy my whole life I didn't realize this wasn't actually a historic song until now! None the less it is arguably the most famous folk/pub song in Canada and perhaps the only national song that everyone is aware of here and loves (we as a country love to turn on our heroes after all)

[@buxeessingh2571]

The only other one that comes to mind is the original theme to Hockey Night in Canada.

[@thomasbaldauf7971]

I am a sea shanty fanatic, especially Stan Rogers, I live in rural ontario, and I do not know any other Canadians other than my family and other ppl on the east coast that know "Barretts Privateers", let alone "Northwest Passage", "Leave her Johnny" or "Make and Break Harbour". Sea shanties are the forgotten art that could save the world .

[@greenjoseph4]

Does this mean you’ll do a video on Northwest Passage?

[@theunheardvoice007]

Sea Shanties don't have borders because we all are on our own ocean journeys.

[@stupendoushorrendous8258]

I discovered this song in an ad for metal rings and chains and now that's one of the very few ads I never skip.

[@milliman4]

It's so bizzare to see shanties explode like this after being a fan for so long

[@PokemonProfessorNebula]

Another one of my personal favorite performances from him was Rolling Down to Old Maui, I just love how his voice sounds to the song, and its all on key and point. Sea Shanties have been and forever will be a great style of song to sing.

[@crazykong5246]

I've known every word to this song since the late 70's. Love this. Great album as well.

[@nna12333]

I'm glad that shanties are in the mainstream now, they're fun, energetic songs built on tragic irony, but best of all; they're singable as all heck.

[@patthesoundguy]

No one has heard Barrett's Privateers as many times as I have probably. I live 25 mins outside of Halifax Nova Scotia and have been an audio engineer for 25 years here. Having been with one of the busiest cover bands that sings Barrett's Privateers 225 shows per year. I was with the band for 13 years... You do the math 😉 I still love it. I have been on the Halifax Pier, been to Sherbrooke and done sound at the Stan Rogers folk festival in Canso Nova Scotia. Stans family are very nice people. Stan is a legend that will live on forever hopefully.

[@jan-Juta]

I think this is more of an Eastern thing now a days, only hear it in the east and by the coasts. It's rare outside of pubs in Ontario and past that to the west I'd say most people have never heard it.

[@Polyphonic]

I have a pub full of people in Vancouver that I sang it with last year that would disagree.

[@stephendeering7777]

"in the east and by the coasts" - Yes, the sea shanty is popular by the sea. This song is huge in Nova Scotia.

[@tessah.7641]

@@Polyphonic I think it varies on the region, if there are fisherman towns nearby or not. In Montreal, I've never heard of this song. But I'd say it's still a Canadian staple after hearing it. Thanks for sharing!

[@acheekymonkey]

I know the song but didn't know I knew it.

[@slowlyfade]

The Sea Shanty craze was a bit eye opening as a Newfoundlander because it's hard to imagine people not knowing these beautiful songs that I grew up with.

[@kmaher1424]

Bill Staines, a New England folkie, has the song in his repertoire. Visiting my favorite Houston folk club over the years, his originals and covers presented a different viewpoint than our local, legendary singer songwriters. He certainly got many Texans singing along lustily about Barrett's Privateers And the song was featured in a certain episode of Due South. When a Mountie in disguise wanted to distract a ship's crew, he just started singing...

[@matthewclark1529]

It’s such an amazing song, but I would have to say that “Northwest Passage” has to be my favorite of Stan Roger’s songs. It details the plight of Sir John Franklin and his 128 men of HMS Terror and Erebus during their failed attempt at creating a route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via the Arctic Circle. Also, the Dreadnoughts, a Canadian shanty group wrote “Dear Old Stan” as a tribute to him

[@morganhayes108]

This song and northwest passage are some of my favorite songs! So glad Stans getting love!

[@BinkleCrunksworthXVI]

NOT ONLY IS POLYPHONIC BACK, BUT HE'S GOT A VIDEO ON ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ARTISTS THAT NOBODY I KNOW HAS EVER HAS HEARD OF HERE WE GOOOOOOOO

[@carolincas]

your channel is still my favorite. i had not a clue as to what this song was. its cool that Canada has those.

[@OhMyGoshItsALeg]

I fell in love with Stan Rogers' music thanks to a random recommendation from another video years ago. Even though I've only been listening to his music for about five years it feels like it's been with me my entire life. He was something special.

[@jordandeschenes7482]

Always the best content, never knew you were Canadian! Hello from Saint John, New Brunswick.

[@toasterofdoom9629]

I was literally checking your channel for videos thinking in the back of my head about how you should review some Stan Rogers lyrics. I literally gleefully clapped my hands like a child and clicked on the video so fast. You have no idea how much I needed this. Nobody I know is aware of stan, nor do they care when I introduce them. I'm adamant he's the greatest musician ever. Some people might disagree with that, but I remain adamant. You've GOT to do Harris and the Mare or maybe Half of a Heart, both are really fascinating songs to dissect. Harris and the Mare probably would be the one that would give you the most trouble.

[@Zeyev]

Thanks for the background on a superlative song. I'm from south of the line and have visited from Québec westward but have not been to the Maritimes. Poor me. The first time I heard this shanty was on "Due South." Where else?

[@SHMEEE85]

The first time I heard Barrett's Privateers was live at a Celtic festival by Canada's own Poor Angus. I was drunk and singing along by the third chorus. Loved the band and the song.

[@warplanner8852]

"..and the main truck carried off both me legs.." This refers to the gun carriage (truck) that the singer was manning during the battle. Possibly during a recoil, it ran over the protagonist's legs crushing them and necessitating subsequent amputation. Now go dissect The North Atlantic Squadron!

[@catchtherainbow8042]

I love Barrett's privateers! I've been singing that since I was a freshman!

[@naridraws]

As a brazilian kid some 10 years ago in the internet, I came across the Very Best of Stan Rogers album. I remember being very moved by 'Forty-Five Years' specifically. Never have I stopped listening to him ever since.

[@jmusone99]

Not Canadian but I did shout "how I wish I was in Sherbrooke now!" back at the screen... where do I apply for citizenship?

[@Caperhere]

We’ll have to smuggle ya aboard the Bluenose.

[@SteluckDX]

we'll ship ya to nunavut XD

[@ThatOneGuy0006]

The internet is turning into a High school Varsity Men's Choir and I'm all for it!

[@Sarah-cu8fz]

I love how you are a true lover of music you make videos on so many different genres and i didn’t see this one coming, but it makes sense because you’re Canadian I’m from Saudi Arabia and it’s a very rare to know Stan rogers here, amazing artist and storyteller

[@ParksCasts]

Something really cool is the Soccer team Halifax Wanderers had this year on there home jersey was the sound waves of Barrett’s privateers. Big celebration of NS heritage

[@petelumsden4434]

Thanks for this! I was actually born in Stan’s ancestral home of Canso, Nova Scotia. His legacy and songs have been instilled in us kids from the East since we were babies! There is even an international folk festival which happens every year in the community named in his honour.

[@mutonfuton]

I got really into The Dreadnoughts, a Canadian rock/folk band who introduced me to Rodger’s music with their tribute song to him “Dear Old Stan”. It was a real shame he died, I would’ve loved to hear him live at a concert

[@aaronkennedy7458]

You were absolutely right about me completing the lyrics. I'm from Nova Scotia, it was basically reflex

[@anthonyreay3479]

Absolutely adore Stan Rogers. How I wish he was still here.

[@Vinc90]

Me: Oh, Stan Rogers is Canadian? Rogers :"I started aOoout" Me: got it

[@garageman2236]

No matter what you lost, be it a home a love a friend, like the Mary Ellen Carter Rise Again! Rest In Peace Stan Rogers

[@MatsHBrana]

So happy you made this video! I love Stan Rogers, and it's so great to see big channel talk about Stan and Barret's Privateers. Thank you so much for this video!

[@Birbdup]

OH THE YEAR WAS 1778 Love Atlantic Canadian content!! I love living In Nova Scotia, going down to Celtic corner or the Split Crow and hearing the whole pub erupt with this song. Love this video so much man. Thank you

[@prestono7557]

Stan Rogers made amazing music, It's too bad he passed. (I'm also Canadian). We all loved him.

[@Randomwookie4200]

found stan rogers a year ago and have been obsessed ever since

[@nicholasguerreiro8680]

Fave song?

[@obliviousotterI]

@@nicholasguerreiro8680 Mine's Northwest Passage

[@nicholasguerreiro8680]

@@obliviousotterI Good choice!

[@JP-dw9tv]

Wish I could like more than once. Love the vid, love the song. Truly a Canadian classic.

[@rickyhunt4075]

Not Canadian never been to Canada but I have always loved this song since I heard it on Celtic Radio by the Irish Descendents and later by Alestorm and Real Mckenzies.

[@kieshadogg7124]

30+ years in RCN i have belted this song in many bars in many countries. Good times lol

[@bfletcher9678]

I watched some of your back catalogue and god damn. Thank you for being consistently excellent and not being shy about some of the more niche Canadian topics. Also thank you for explaining cancon like a year ago.

[@RowanB6]

now that I'm well and truly obsessed with this song, this video will be one among many sources for a very informal essay I'm writing about it! Well done, as always!

[@craigfarnham268]

I’ve never heard the song (or of the singer) before. Since watching this video, though, I’ve downloaded a “Very Best of” and for two days have been smiling from ear to ear (and getting emotional, too!). Thank you SO MUCH for introducing me to Stan Rogers!!

[@Plug_McWalkin]

I did BMQ (Canadian Boot Camp) in spring 2021. We sang this song like mad men before 10 km ruck marches and came out cheering and screaming

[@HuBBie36]

Proud Nova Scotian can confirm this shanty is in our DNA and is mandatory at any NS pub or bar (by law I'm quite sure). Thank you for such an amazing overview of Stans work and this staple of our heritage.

[@applesaurusrex8075]

Stan Rogers has the thickest Canadian accent I’ve ever heard

[@troubleve6trb145]

Stan was a true Folk Singer, he wrote songs about the working folks and anyone can sing his songs.

[@jamesthomson9525]

Good timing! I’ve been looking to write a sea shanty. This will make for good study.

[@gabrieldoucette5887]

Stan Rogers is hands down my favourite Musician of all time. I grew up in Cape Breton and his music has always been close to my heart. I literally cried a minute and a half into the video because I was so excited for this. Thank you so very much for this.

[@helpershelper]

I am mesmerized by your historical anology of this time and this lyric.

[@cmonkey63]

My friend and I in the 1980s would sing this in the car on long journeys, just to pass the time. We knew all the words. Doesn't matter how much I've had to drink, if I so much as hear the phrase "Oh the year was 1778" my corpse would rise to the call with, "How I wish I was in Sherbrooke now", in full harmony.

[@jrmcdonald7510]

So happy that you covered Stan Rogers! I learned guitar mostly so I could sing his songs. He's very popular with the folkers and filkers in the SCA contingent in the US. Even here in Indiana, his name is legend! Thanks again for taking time from your hiatus to share Stan's magic and music. 🎶🥰

[@billywarnecke8679]

I’ve been WAITING for a Stan Rodgers video thank you! Please do some more

[@gillian3708]

“Canada” and “favorite” in the same title :0 where’s the favourite?

[@DeliLizard]

I just realized it wasn't spelled favourite until now lol. cmon

[@alexnute9818]

I dobt they will change it

[@RandyFortier]

Gotta play that KZbin game.

[@Formicola]

@@alexnute9818 I see what yo did there.

[@MR101722]

A good portion of Canadians use the American spelling, including myself.

[@MrFrankthefun]

Fantastic video. The transitions and editing was great.

[@CameronMcKee]

You sound happy in this video, great to hear! And awesome video as always :)

[@RockNRollHorrorshow]

Oddly, as an American who's interested in folky stuff and sea shanties like this, I actually discovered this song a couple years ago completely on my own through a cover of it. It's a genuinely good song and definitely something for you guys up north to be proud of having.

[@provincialfish]

He wrote so many great songs. I remember a few years back on a new years day in central Ontario being not in the best shape and having a unsure grip on the passage of time, I swear I listened to his "northwest passage" on the CBC for about 40 minutes. Obviously the song isn't that long but it was a great 40 minutes to start the year lol. Every now and then I'll pull out all my Stan Rogers vinyl and a bottle and make a day of it, always fun.

[@sopranophantomista]

I've been waiting for this! My personal favourite from Stan is the song Bluenose. It immediately transports me to a place I long to go back to, even though I've never been.

[@maxkrueger9980]

Stanley Roger only spits bars!bars!bars! He does not miss

[@jimdraven2432]

I was born n live in Toronto Ontario Canada, but my dad n I have relatives in the Maritimes. I was taught this when I was 5 years old. Ty for doing this!!! Such an uplifting tune! SO much fun to sing in a bar drunk outta your mind lol

[@Lthies20]

I've been waiting on you to do a Stan Rogers video and I'm so happy you did!

[@zwjeffrey]

Excellent vid. Love Stan Rogers. Flowers of Bermuda is the jam also.

[@Smile4theKillCam456]

I'm an American and I remember when I first found this song a few years back, it was basically the only song I listened to for 2 months. Can't believe I'm watching a Polyphonic video on it. Finally getting the worldwide attention it deserves!

[@MitchDenham]

I first learned of this song through the pirate-metal band Alestorm, and while I absolutely love their cover, the original is actually quite solemnly beautiful.

[@cashkromsupernerd1193]

And I know it thanks to A Capella Science. This song really gets around!

[@VoIcanoman]

And I know it from...it. But I've heard and appreciated both the Alestorm AND A Capella Science versions.

[@LesHaskell]

I like to say that I'm 1/32 Canadian. My 3rd great-grandmother Fanny Matilda Betts was from New Brunswick. Her parents moved there from New York in 1783 since her father had been Surgeon in Robert Roger's Queen's Rangers and later with James De Lancey's Cowboys in Westchester County, and they rightfully fled political persecution. The funny thing is that she married my 3rd great-grandfather Caleb Haskell (son of Caleb Haskell, Patriot soldier) from Newburyport, Massachusetts (a port town known for smuggling and privateering) in Canada in March of 1815, just a few months after the War of 1812. They moved to Newburyport a few years later, but I am puzzled as to how they met and got married so soon after their countries had been at war with each other. The town of Gloucester, Massachusetts (not far from Newburyport) has a list of people who were Lost at Sea out of Gloucester. There are 13 Haskells on it.

[@fangoram29]

Loved how the video had to keep cutting out the many calls of "god damn them all". Fills my Halifax heart

[@erinlin7]

Thank you for making this, I love getting to know the history behind one of my favourite songs. ^_^

[@kinghunter8902]

Oh my gosh this makes me so happy that you covered him

[@MultiBeerme]

I've been listening to sea shanties for years, but I had the same response when I found out sea shanties became popular again. A mix of "Glad you finally came around" and "I guess I'm with it again".