Haul Away Joe | The Longest Johns (100k Subscriber Special), Filmed on the SS Great Britain

Just over 8 years ago in 2012, four friends in Bristol sang together for the first time in a back garden. A week later, we recorded this video in Josh's kitchen using a laptop webcam on a pile of books! A lot has changed since then and since we recently hit 100k subscribers, we thought it was about time to give this classic a fresh remake!
It's been an incredible 8 years and a lot has happened! We want to send special love to Josh and Anna who both spent some wonderful years with the band and helped create what it is today!
Filmed on board Bristol's famous SS Great Britain
The original video has a lot of responsibility for helping us get where we are today. Off the back of this, we received our first invite to a Sea Shanty Festival in Perranporth. From there, Falmouth and from there, Bie Daip in Holland and things kept snowballing from there! Thank you for sticking with us on this journey and we can't wait to see what the future brings.
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[@seamusrichardson6011]

I tend to use these songs while.doing any repetitive manual labor, such as.moving gravel or paddling a kayak.

[@masonbarber871]

I find them surprisingly useful when doing my pre-calc homework. Amazing songs these are.

[@ForgottenSpaces]

Exactly the same here!.

[@Qaos]

Fair enough. That _is_ the intended purpose o' 'em, afterall.

[@chimericfox]

Driving, or when working at the theater filling ice, popping corn, etc, for me.

[@maxb3248]

That's what they were written for

[@jaydonstanley9785]

I want to start a shanty band with my friends We’ll call it The Shortest Johns

[@thelongestjohns]

That reminds me of something for some reason... Probably nothing

[@Nox-eg3rq]

Go for it man 😂😂

[@Denley1526]

@@thelongestjohns Clara Josh & friends video that Jo filmed of them singing Drunken Sailor. I'm pretty sure they called themselves The Shortest Johns.

[@imperialphoenix1229]

@@thelongestjohns kek

[@trikepilot101]

Do you have beards? Do you own boats? Do you . . .

[@gracielee6434]

So I found the original in 2012 while doing research into pirate shanties for a summer camp theater class I was teaching. (We learned scenes from "How I Became a Pirate", and made our own pirate characters.) I learned the words and taught the kids, and during lunch hour a VERY LARGE GROUP of 8 year old children sang it together while we waited for food. I'm so glad the Longest Johns have kept making music since!!

[@vikingseagull2575]

This is the first live Longest Johns performance I have been to!

[@thelongestjohns]

Live-ish... more streams soon though!

[@helden4565]

‘Well now can’t you see the storm clouds are gathering’ *pans to sunny skies*

[@SamGamll]

panning to a sunny sky is not something you can typically do in England but TLJ managed it 😂

[@trikepilot101]

@@SamGamll Only in England would those skies count as sunny. :)

[@eversplode7792]

*laughs in american*

[@robertstuckey6407]

I can't be here as it premieres. :( someone say hi to the lads for me

[@willbongiorno7381]

i will

[@thelongestjohns]

Hi received and appreciated!

[@NoJoGames]

I love that the line "we'll haul away together" is in unison. Whether that's on purpose or an accident it's beautiful.

[@MrPeru-tt6dz]

You guys are my absolute favorite band. Between Wind and Water pushed me through some really tough times (of which i have gotten through). From there on out i’ve been memorizing your songs left and right. Cures what ails ya is absolutely brilliant and now that you are posting these music videos, i can’t help myself but watching all of the time. thank you for all the memories. singing your songs with friends and listening all of the time has truly been wonderful. keep up the great work.

[@thelongestjohns]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and many blessings to you!

[@1Holbytla]

The Longest Johns Me, too TLJs! You’ve seriously helped give me songs and sillines to help express and mitigate awfulness through some painful adventures, just by being you!🙂 @Mr. Peru, I’m really glad you’ve gotten through your really tough times. All the best to ya! 😁

[@jaylodewikus4565]

same man i feel you this got me trough some rough times to and i'm greatfull for these men that they still make music and everytime i hear them i find some happynes in my self and i am ready to take on the day again @The Longest Johns thankyou so much for your music and god bless you

[@ActualGoatUnicorn]

It's all the TLJ songs, but you only sing the first verse xD :P

[@chickenface6575]

The fact that you were able to film on this incredible ship says a lot.

[@simargl3334]

It's wild to think you guys went from just some dudes singing in a small room to actually being able to procure time on a boat. Good stuff.

[@awesomeavis7861]

I can only see 4 people where are the other dozen during the chorus?

[@thelongestjohns]

Below deck or up the masts. We keep them busy

[@camramanjames3739]

@@thelongestjohns what happend to the other guy? i can't remember his name sorry.

[@1Holbytla]

camraman james If you mean Josh, it sounds like (from the livestream chat; I don’t know myself) he’s no longer part of the group but still alive and well! Hope this helps. 🙂

[@1Holbytla]

It does sound like there are more! The audio space seems very full. Strong lungs, (& heart) these! 🙂

[@camramanjames3739]

@@1Holbytla thank you

[@LowainSquid64]

First discovered this channel on randy dandy oh

[@thelongestjohns]

It's a classic :)

[@derpybird2039]

I love Dave's nails!

[@thelongestjohns]

He wears it well

[@MortalArgon]

I was 14 when I subscribed to this marry band of buccaneers, now I'm 23... man, all that time just sailed by didn't it guys?

[@epicallyeverything1872]

You guys help me get through tough work at work. May the seas be nice to you and may the winds fill your sails. I find myself singing your shanties. God speed and fair weather.

[@karachter]

Probably the most beautiful ship you could've chosen, now you need to get about 100 others, pirate the ship, and then sing sea shanties on the Atlantic

[@Yaelow]

A year has passed since they premiered this, damn!

[@arenbrandis7406]

Omg, I love that first video introduced me to this channel

[@andreidegrastien4218]

They echoed Haul Away Joe in the Kitchen. Im glad to see the references to it in both the items on the table and the calls of 'You scoundrel!' at the end. First video I ever saw that got me hooked.

[@settleluna7692]

Thank you for that💖💖💖💖

[@thelongestjohns]

It's our pleasure! Thank you for commenting :)

[@dollarestoreoffbrand5545]

Storm clouds, picks the only day in British history that it's not stormy

[@CustardProduction]

Meanwhile the captains standing there wondering how you got on there ship 😂

[@stekill6835]

Maybe

[@Daffodilbull]

Omg I love this and it was first song listen to when I discovered this channel

[@thelongestjohns]

That's great!! It definitely has a lot to answer for for putting us where we are now

[@junthezoroark7741]

Cheers you scoundrels!

[@thelongestjohns]

Cheers!

[@dnddonut6242]

come along way still love you guys

[@aerobatgaming2033]

You’re music has made for some serious bonding moments with one of my best friends. Every time we hang out it’s routine that we sing a shanty or two.

[@branedeadzero]

Great video lads! Miss you Josh!!!

[@SongheartStudios]

I can't believe it's been 8 years! I was only 13 when I found you guys and started annoying my parents with sea shanties. Now I'm 21 and still being a nuisance on the river!

[@mcc.o.4835]

Congratulations 🎉🍻

[@trendrekt8363]

I openly blast sea shanties at my work (I work at a restaurant). I have converted 1 coworker to the Sea Shanty way so far.

[@thessie]

Congratulations all! :D Fair winds and good voice to ya

[@maegpye]

I first heard this song in the movie "The Finest Hours" and fell in love with it. I searched for it on youtube and your video was not only the first I watched, but it's remained my favorite version. Congratulations on all these years, these songs, and these people who love listening and (if they're like me) singing along. There's nothing like a hearty sing to lift a mood. And I can use all the lifting I can get these days!

[@Mnemica15]

Great video lads, happy to be part of your journey along the way not had chance to see you all live and buy you a beer but it wont be far off !

[@shaqueeshameeshachaneeshal4339]

I only just now got a notification, keep up the good work

[@catmanlol]

You guys were my friends favorite band, may he rest in peace

[@Dawn57b]

Love it. Keep going! I love the enthusiasm....and don't get too scurvy-looking =O)

[@salomemontel253]

Guys... You're awesome ! Go on, go on ! ♥ Congratulation for your well deserved success o7

[@mitarsu3927]

Sea Shanties have just recently become one of my favorite types of music to listen to, thanks to you guys

[@hangmanmatt2598]

I converted my wife to enjoying you guys by simply blasting it while I game. Now I catch her singing snippets of your songs as she just walking around the apartment.

[@donaldh3721]

Shanty’s gets me through my long work days! This one hits different tho!

[@Wunel]

I'd just finished watching Their Finest Hours, a movie about a real, dangerous Coast Guard rescue mission in the 1950s where several characters sing this song as they approach the immense breakers on their way out of the harbour, and opened up KZbin to find this in my suggested videos. I'd never been interested in folk songs, and I caught this absolute banger from you guys sitting around the table and I've been following ever since. Absolute legends, great work

[@dadaverage1577]

That was Great

[@thelongestjohns]

Many thanks mate! Glad we didn't scare you away after the stream :)

[@aquamazong]

DadAverage!!

[@dadaverage1577]

@@aquamazong yes yes yes :)

[@eboyer1960]

One of my favorite songs too!! Thanks for the quality content guys!

[@thelongestjohns]

It's our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it

[@disarmedcobra1452]

I've only been here for a few months but hats off to you guys

[@tobygrapes9760]

I dont really have a touching story. All I'm gonna say is sea shanties make me remember things I've never experienced. Sometimes, I'll close my eyes and imagine the salty spray of the ocean in my face as I listen to sea shanties. It's amazing. I love you guys, and I wish my boyfriend loved sea shanties as much as I did, haha.

[@reveleigh7636]

huzzah! wonderful work lads, condolences to josh's constitution :D

[@severomales5824]

Love you John's

[@samsterling3332]

when I was 17, I ended up out on the streets, no family or friends to help, it was around that time that I discovered you guys, from the sea of thieves video, and I found that original haul away joe video. eventually I got a terrible job in a fast food restaurant working the fryer, I was miserable it was hot and I was on my feet for 10 hours a day with only a single 30 minute break. however one time I was just humming this song to myself and could practically feel my ancestors work ethic empowering me, so for a year and a half I worked hard to build enough capital to get a home and start attending college, and every day I would quietly sing this song to myself to get me through the day (I mixed in some of Santiana as well because I have a deeper voice and thought it mixed harmonized well in my head), everyone has one of those stories about how a band or something like that helped them through a seriously tough time in their life, I just thought Id tell you that yall where mine

[@jungschiffer8423]

Look at jd's hair, fabulous

[@MontagueVile]

I love your music it’s great 👍 congratulations

[@angelasmith8721]

So cute, how young you all looked. So very pleased that you are still together making a great sound on the harmonies. You all have great voices, but together it elevates to a great sound. Love it. See you at a festival in 2021.

[@noalowenstein6741]

Dave's nails give me life 💕

[@acopeman94]

A great seeing for a celebration! Gratz guys!

[@mountainchickn3421]

So glad you guys have made it all this way and I'm happy I've been here for 3 years along side you. Never stop singing.

[@thelongestjohns]

We'll do our best! Thanks so much for sticking with us :)

[@newarmysoldier6932]

aww man, i was waiting to see who did "you call yourself a second mate you cant even tie a bowline" riip. congrats!

[@primecon9547]

The nastalgia hits hard boys

[@thelongestjohns]

It's crazy to look back at some of those old ones :P

[@vikinganimantions486]

yes it does

[@vyt2622]

Seeing the comparison and progress just makes me so emotional all on its own

[@emanueltorres1545]

Maybe the Longest Johns will get a million subs one day, and maybe they will sail to the Beaufort Sea, and maybe they will sing this song about a particular passage along the way. Just what-if’s nothing else...

[@vikinganimantions486]

congratulations gentelmen.

[@joshuahicks4201]

I remember stumbling across these guys a couple of years ago in Bristol at a sea shanty festival on the harbour side, And it captivated me

[@devlinmee2974]

I've been an avid of yours since I first discovered your Rolling Down to Old Maui video however long that was ago. I tried to be a supportive fan when I bought a few of your albums. I don't really comment on Videos that much, but I feel like I should. I really want to thank you! You guys are simply amazing and perhaps one of my most favorite bands. Certainly the best shanty-singers out there.

[@OneEgg42]

0:33 That is an excellent shot of the ship! I love SS Great Britain

[@jacqf3583]

Fun coming back in 2022 to see the sub count approaching 500k!

[@wolfknightgaming287]

Love the video and voices just as amazing! 💙🍻

[@rhodanosaurus]

Words cannot describe how good these lads are

[@lucasstchur5441]

That’s a helluva vessel!!!!

[@SpeedyWheelzOfficial]

Can we just appreciate the attention to detail? The clothes are practically the same and the layout on the table!

[@eboyer1960]

So excited!

[@thelongestjohns]

w00p w00p

[@superdude7254]

I know this is four weeks late but congrats on reaching 100k you guys

[@jarno-2039]

Great 100k Special ^^

[@thelongestjohns]

Thank you! We thought it was worth a do-over

[@UnsexyJay]

I strongly agree :D

[@tidy9546]

That was amazing guys I can't wait to show my kids man key making awesome content and keep the songs going

[@thelongestjohns]

We'll do our best! Many thanks

[@kawhart6959]

Hey lads! Greetings from Brazil! (=

[@potchibear8461]

i am glad i discovered your channel, this channel deserves a million subs. i love you guys

[@StyrianHikingBrothers]

Just Awesome!! ❤️ Love you guys so Btw where is the person who disliked this awesome song

[@VaurokPC]

I know I just commented on another video of yours but you just stopped me in Sea of Thieves and sang this song to me. Made my day, quite possibly made my year. Thank you for the 100th time so much!

[@trevtrevtrev3332]

Gotta love the glowup

[@benink8658]

1:06 the rubbing alcohol next to the helm is oddly uplifting. thank you for the good vibes in these trying times, cheers lads

[@dain3451]

Congrats you guys, thanks for all of your beautiful shanties!

[@sandman5522]

I love how (Robbie?) spends most of the video trying to get that bottle open

[@Cheffemboy]

I’ve been watching since the beginning congratulations guys I wish I could come to a performance

[@comandersmaxvondamage8467]

I think the next big thing could be to have a gig in Kiel at the Kieler Woche at one of the big stages

[@Owen-up7fg]

This is great, I was on the SS Great Britain years ago.

[@jaydonstanley9785]

Beautiful

[@thelongestjohns]

Thank you!!

[@themodelrailwayman5470]

Thanks for the great shanties, me lads, and heres to many more!

[@thelongestjohns]

Hear hear!

[@izices]

Sent my friend Santiana. She sent me this back. *Best trade ever*

[@ninjacell2999]

Wonderfully adequate lads

[@justinmwheeler]

Good work lads here's to 900,000 more on your way to a million

[@alexwinters9330]

This brings back wonderful memories, cheers to 100k!

[@flubblub6284]

Tanks for your amazing songs!

[@bokoohno7959]

You are all so amazing! Makes me relive my days spend shipside. Literally brining tears to my eyes.

[@twopointoh1355]

either you grew 27k subs in 7 hours or you may be slightly late great job as always, lads

[@josephlee9267]

100k proud subscribers much deserved! Haul Away Joe!!! :)

[@stefano194363]

Brilliant as always.

[@thedvcor]

After watching this video a few (hundred) of times, and understood who is in that photo!! LOL

[@thelongestjohns]

Gone but not forgotten

[@thedvcor]

@@thelongestjohns Hey, come to Brazil mates!

[@xxaachanxx]

the nail polish looks killer on you!

[@endymionthewanderinghermit688]

Brilliant! Really sticks in the head this one 👍 congratulations on the 100k chaps! 🔥👏👏👏

[@thelongestjohns]

It's definitely an ear worm! Thank you very much! Here's to 200 ;)

[@user-yb6sp7tq4f]

This is fantastic! Love Dave's nails as well

[@heartofoak]

Love the location and comparison with the original video that I probably have seen 100 times. Not to mention the tipping over of Josh's photo at just the right time in the song, nice touch Robbie. I think this calls for more songs on more ships. How about the Victory, the Cutty Sark, or the Trincomalee next!

[@187socrates]

I wish I could hit like 1000000 times! This has always been one of my favorites since I found your channel.

[@brandonrazor5226]

the first song i heard from yall i discovered on an app that cannot be mentioned by name, but as im sure yall would agree, part of the ship, part of the crew. i think that suites yall well. anyways, it was of yall on sea of thieves singing Wallerman, and from there i listen to yall constantly.