Fisherman's Friends - Sloop John B (Live at Cambridge Folk Festival 2011)

[@nunyabiznez6381]

My uncle, nautically inclined, upon the conclusion of his service in the US Navy in 1946, came home to Cape Cod and bought a boat. It was a sail boat. Specifically a sloop. He named it after his grandfather who took him sailing as a boy and was also a veteran of the US Navy when the Union fought the Confederacy. His first name was John and his last initial was B. So not aware of the song made famous by the Beach Boys though much older than that, my uncle had a sloop named John B. Fast forward to my childhood. I had just graduated kindergarten and so I had the long summer vacation to look forward to and I was invited to spend a couple of weeks of that with my cousins, aunt and uncle. Naturally my uncle took us all sailing. The first time I heard this song was while sailing in a sloop named John B. My uncle had it played every time he hoisted up the sails as he left the harbor. The song, the boat and the waters off Provincetown harbor were breathtaking separately but an almost religious experience when taken together. To this day I cannot hear this song without flashing back to that day in my childhood 57 years ago. RIP Uncle John.

[@karenhardy7964]

What a beautiful memory. I was caught up in it, as it brought me back to my youth growing up on eastern Long Island. The summers were spent on the beach and the boats. ❤

[@irenedavo3768]

Amazing!

[@stacyweimer423]

🏴‍☠️❤️‍🔥🏴‍☠️

[@SatOnMyBeach]

Amen, Brother. I sailed the same waters as a kid. God Bless you and your uncle.

[@chrispooler675]

Love these guys, seen them perform a few times, and got horribly drunk with them once. All of them are true gentlemen, and always make time for everyone. Best of Britain 👍

[@jonnygranville281]

Thank you. I always picture them as you described. Nice blokes that'll share a pint an swap stories.

[@chrispooler675]

@@jonnygranville281 genuinely lovely people, if you can get to see them at a smaller venue, do so

[@jamesdakrn]

Didn’t get into a fight? Hope they didn’t get broke up and had to go home

[@chrisevans3170]

I would love to get drunk with them

[@pateris]

Thanks for sharing !

[@markporter9738]

I'm in a pub, drinking a beer, these blokes start to sing, I know I'm going to be a fair few more.

[@waltjohnson8324]

Long my favorite Beach Boys tune, but it's these guys, who live and breathe the life, that give the story the dramatic heft worthy of a proper sea shanty.

[@glenbelson5485]

Just wonderful to see the joy of men singing, escaping the endless criticism and put downs they face in the modern world.

[@taj8231]

Gorgeous men!!!!!! No plastic here. What a beautiful contrast to what the entertainment industry has become.

[@irenedavo3768]

Amazing!

[@irenedavo3768]

Million views!

[@73North265]

I was at the festival that year and they were brilliant. They started sampling the mulled cider at the hot cider stand a lot, and we ran into them later that night and they were legless (we had to prop some of them up!). Next morning they were giving a workshop in club tent and they were so hungover some could hardly stand, let alone sing! Lovely bunch of guys who were just so surprised they had found fame

[@HarbottleAndJonas]

Cracking stuff!

[@chrisevans3170]

Work hard play hard

[@HelenFoster-ws6uj]

Goodkeepupthegoodwork😢🎉

[@EastEndBen]

Legendary!

[@oscarrees-thompson6484]

There is not much that impresses me about Britain anymore even though I am an Army Veteran and getting on in years. But these guys remind me where I come from and we have some culture still left the doo gooders haven't taken away.

[@jrapprentice]

Do Gooders? WTF?

[@villhelm]

Do gooders who have opened our borders and clapped while our culture has been displaced all over the nation while shouting ‘racist’ at anyone who doesn’t want to see our nation taken over and the natives displaced

[@Hondadctrider]

​@@jrapprenticeThe woke Liberal lefties in the government, councils, civil service and the media.

[@wendysbaconator1175]

@@jrapprenticethe “we need to help the refugees and completely replace our culture with theirs” I think that’s what he meant.

[@kevinmcalpine]

You know the song itself is Bahamian and was popularized by an American band?

[@rkf2746]

Watching in 2021! I hope these guys are still enjoying their much deserved success. It would be quite a treat to see them perform in person.

[@jeanglendinning1860]

saw the fishermans friends movie a few weeks ago, it was brilliant

[@mikestv3782]

I saw the film last year and loved it! 😊

[@KAFKUBA]

I'm here after stumbling on movie...this changed my life

[@helen2582]

There's a lot in this song. A lot of depth. Sung so beautifully. I listen over and over. Thank you.

[@elliotportner8020]

Community support and great song done quite well--/ a fabulous choir full of fun and music

[@benwiddison1700]

This sounds like something you could actually imagine sailors singing to get through the day

[@benjaminteeter3331]

They're 10 actual fishermen who just happened to be discovered, so yes.

[@benwiddison1700]

e causey yes I am American. You might surprised to know that we do that here as well. It was what got me through a lot of hard work days.

[@benwiddison1700]

Benjamin Teeter I’m aware, I’ve been a fan of them for awhile! The arrangement was so well done that it transfers you to that image, which is hard to do in a cappella performance!

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

@C N Hello fellow Pacific Northwesterner! Greetings from Portland, Oregon! You just earned a new subscriber!

[@Cotlandfarmer]

This version brings tears to my eyes, it reminds me of the whole room singing along at my late brother in law wake. This was his favourite song to sing along to with a pint or two after playing rugby for Llangwm. 😢

[@shelleyproutt1090]

I love these Guys! The Movie about them was great. I would like to see more recent updated version of them

[@dorismudrack8348]

Die sind toll,ich könnte stundenlang zuhören!TOLL

[@Miguel-pd3no]

So much timing involved with the singing.

[@TheAce24]

Honestly, the best version I’ve heard. Simply brilliant.

[@joeturner1597]

This is the Beach Boys cut down version. The song is called Nassau Bound but was edited to fit a 45. Tom Lewis sings the full song.

[@janishart5128]

*TheAce24:* The Fendertones also do an excellent job on this song!

[@cdamauser1963]

@@janishart5128 they do..they nail the BB version.

[@janishart5128]

@@cdamauser1963: Yes, they certainly do - I could hardly believe it the first time I heard these guys! 😊

[@cmissshelleymichelle]

Here's the fendertones version. So good. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ6tZ5hma8qMma8

[@glynisreynolds446]

Would LOVE to see these men singing!!! 🤩🇬🇧

[@Miguel-pd3no]

lol.. so awesome. I was searching for "choir" versions of Slop John B and ran across this,. Way better than the half dozen choir videos I found.

[@sigspearthumb2313]

You should check out there other songs. Incredible group.

[@cdamauser1963]

Could only give one thumbs up.Deserves many more.

[@ChristineBecker1]

these guys are so great. We watched the movie a few days ago and I've been listening to them here and there on KZbin ever since. haha

[@richardam73]

just watched the film about the boys.... and hearing you live....bloody good on you all....

[@g.t.36]

RIP Trevor Grills. RIP Paul McMullen.

[@lucymacbride8287]

Just found this on here. AWSOME. xx

[@rockandrollrabbit]

Impressed that the crowd actually claps along in perfect time.

[@captainbeaky]

It’s at a folk festival - don’t surprised if the crowd joins in the chorus in 4-part harmony😅

[@Kitch-hu7tm]

Loved every second of it

[@ObamAmerican48]

Excellent acapella version.

[@sherlock1895]

That’s the best rendition of Sloop John B I’ve ever heard. Kudos!

[@TenNineD]

Want to see them live pretty bad

[@jeffreyoneill6439]

I would love to see these men put on the deck of a real old time sloop. And hoist the sails. I think it would be lovely.

[@TheCharlesFr]

This rendition gives me life :D

[@margaretgove2875]

I miss Cornwall so much!

[@margaretboehm4485]

I miss Cornwall and I've never been there. Cornish tin mining heritage.. Michell.. also Crago Such a beautiful place from what I've seen 😍🥰

[@mwduck]

A hairy-chested sea chanty if ever there was one!

[@wilmamariaca8507]

I love you all guys , philippines with love, god bless

[@johnearlmanlisis127]

I'm also from Philippines. I've been following these fishermen ever since I saw their movie. Listening to them felt like I've experienced Cornish culture first-hand. Wished we also had sea shanties in our country.

[@grahamjordan1040]

One word. Awesome

[@trainer8462]

That is amazing 😘😘😘😘

[@cawfeedawg]

amazing

[@thomasbinder7482]

Thank you for letting us know that there was a movie, Fisherman’s Friend. Just finished watching and it was fun. Thanks.

[@LisaSmith-th1bh]

Thank you for letting us know that was a movie Fisherman's Friend Just finished Watching and it was fun Thanks

[@iain860]

Love, live, laugh.... and Sing along 💗

[@smurfsmurf2295]

Love these guys fantastic songs

[@davidlovett8437]

You Guys are just good !! Thanks For Showing.. so much talent and . Excellent to listen Anytime. Congratulations To All.

[@bruceclark5627]

Honest and GREAT!!

[@hansproebsting7391]

Amazing. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@cathleenwittlay4966]

They're as awesome as ever! Love them!!

[@cathleenwittlay4966]

Yes, I am a fan!😀

[@cathleenwittlay4966]

@gregnormal07 Cornwall my home is my favourite song but I love everything they sing.

[@cathleenwittlay4966]

@gregnormal07 I'm from Ontario, Canada. Have a great day too :)

[@cathleenwittlay4966]

@harrisonjoe8579 Hello! We're doing well thanks. Hope you're doing well too. Best wishes back to you :)

[@christineharrison1111]

This is fantastic. It's too bad more people aren't seeing it. I have to check out that album.

[@KenMcrumJr]

The best version I have heard all day, GREAT performance........Well Done.......

[@michaelslavin1601]

Not the best, but did the song justice

[@wendymaddock7705]

Beautiful xx 😊amazing singing xx 😊

[@sandramorrow2583]

Excellent loves ❤

[@patrick88705]

AWESOME.

[@pamelairving3817]

So pure so powerful Im in love with their voices ❤

[@charlieoscar09]

Wow what a choir these guys are...

[@corryjookit7818]

Brilliant just Brilliant !

[@firminvandamme9338]

The move is super good

[@user-pb1ue9bk9z]

When you listen to music like this you realise no how bad the media is with immigration issues we will always prevail

[@石立德-g3n]

Excellent Rendition.

[@HarbottleAndJonas]

Cornwalls finest!

[@babsinoz]

Love this version

[@Phil-lv3ul]

God bless RIP paul❤

[@lynnellnummerdor1042]

Just saw the movie, wow, amazing talent!! Thank you very much!!!!!

[@randallparker8477]

I was a small boy, 4 maybe 5, on Sundays my Scottish Grandmother always had me for a few hours to herself, Episcopal church at 8:15, tea with a few of her friends and the old Victrola playing old recordings. The lady who was my Grans best friend from Scotland asked me to pick a record, I didn't know how to read very well yet, but I saw a Kingston Trio record just like my older sister had. The song she played was Sloop John B. I remember my older sister "swooning" over the Beach Boys version. I liked it well enough, but the Kingston Trio version was "traditional"... they did a little JAH MAN type of Jamaican or Bahaman accent. The song is very old, a sea shanty of a type that no one has ever been credited for writing it. Carl Sandberg brought it to the worlds attention and had an arraignment done for the tune... Or so the story goes. Your version was the best I've ever heard, bit of the sea in me, 20 yrs US Navy.

[@winstonsuz]

LOVE LOVE LOVE listening to them! Truly amazing men!!! I'm a big fan of your sea shanties!

[@Louis-mm3cg]

A Favorite! Thanks!

[@herewardthewake5502]

Top cover that is.

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Wowza....great!!!

[@junjunmanengyao4757]

Pure folk song.I love it!!

[@indigoziona]

Proper made me blub, actually! Beautiful.

[@garyhalcomb6158]

most true to life version i have ever heard. yea. all i hear in my head lately is this song. glad i could find this version

[@andrewm2399]

Brilliant.

[@keeneyeful]

Great harmony, totally dig the mustache guy - very cool!

[@Graham1904]

First I have heard of them... brilliant!

[@msgrime1981]

Absolutely beautiful 👊

[@mariposahorribilis]

I first heard the Lonnie Donegan version of this in the late 50's or early 60's and his will always remain my favourite interpretation. I particularly like the version with Van Morison on 'The Skiffle Sessions.' But it's interesting to hear it acapella - this has a nice nautical flavour, and I can see why people like it.

[@suejohnwilliams2923]

Play beach b9ys sloop John b

[@richallenxbox1976]

These guys are doing Sheffield City Hall in September, on the 12th, I hope it's not the same night as my September grading if I'm doing it, never mind if it is, I'll see if I'm ready for the Christmas one.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

They are amazing. I loved it.

[@mariannebroek5555]

Gerat music, maken me so happy

[@theresters1]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

[@marylynch951]

Brilliant This is what you call real Men OMG beautiful

[@skipdow3]

I was noticing that they all seem like they could take care of themselves in a bar, either as individuals, or a group.

[@Gonzomedic1]

Well done Mates!

[@penelopesmith9716]

Fantastic have just seen movie

[@colin24092008]

This is sooo great!! ... I love it to hear you singing ... 🙂 🙂

[@davidmcvie]

How the fuck have I ended up here??? Went from some guy going across America on a unicycle to this........Love It!

[@beansworth]

This is fascinating! It's like the original song but influenced by the Beach Boys chords and harmony.

[@laticrourke3173]

Funny where football chants come from!!! I would never have guessed!! (Vichai had a dream, to build a football team. He came from Thailand and now he's one of our own. Champions of England, you made us sing that. For anyone wondering)

[@kkfan6560]

Absolute Klasse! :-) Oh yeah ....

[@richallenxbox1976]

I've seen the movie twice and ordered the Blu Ray of it.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

A movie?

[@stevebocian2611]

Just watched the movie recently - it’s great.

[@rodneyrankin3878]

Saw it for the first time last week. A delightful story.

[@flowerpower8722]

What movie?

[@richallenxbox1976]

@@flowerpower8722 Fisherman's Friends the movie, it's £3.99 on Amazon if you fancy it, or £7.99 to keep, there's a Fisherman's Friends 2 coming soon apparently.

[@markcarey8426]

EXCELLENT. Wonderful. Well done and thanks pals.

[@Hondadctrider]

Looking forward to the film coming out soon.

[@JonfitzFitzjohn-k6s]

Absolutely Brilliant Guy.s

[@smezley50]

I loved the original version, but this is just amazing

[@sirjarhead]

Amazing 200 if these views must ve mine I just keep hitting replay. I am going to come from Australia to visit you guys soon. Amazing voices, and one of a kind.

[@damonbatty3638]

I’ve got the movie Blu-ray and the CD awesome

[@willemvangelre5993]

Fantastisch, wat een harmonie!

[@lucettebarbara5246]

Je ne comprends pas l'anglais mais vos voix sont magnifiques merci

[@Graham1904]

Fantastic!

[@cathmcfarlane-noble2087]

Love it 2023

[@cathmcfarlane-noble2087]

@harrisonjoe8579 yes I enjoy the videos. Best wishes from Hindmarsh Island, South Australia

[@BrianWMay]

Booked to see these guys in Bridlington, February 2020.

[@michaelbarnes877]

Book to see them in York

[@sewingforpleasurealllearni6084]

Amazing love movie so listen to them on here amazing love these men

[@LERS1968]

Dang, gentleman. The Beach Boys wish they could’ve sounded this good. Well done.

[@michaelslavin1601]

😂

[@imisstoronto3121]

The BB are better

[@michaelaschlattmann8987]

I'm melting away