Here's a Health to the Company | The Longest Johns

Available on our latest album, Cures What Ails Ya. (CD, Vinyl + Digital)
We had the pleasure to spend some time on board of De Gallant when it stopped over in Bristol. This wonderful sailing ship delivers cargo under sail all around the world and the crew were kind enough to invite us on board.
This wonderful song has become very special to us as a fond farewell to friends and fans at shows and live streams, marking the beautiful uniqueness of every group we get to sing it with and for.
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[@nolanwelter1829]

Gonna use this at the end of my DnD campaign when all the characters are gathered together after their journey

[@thelongestjohns]

Sounds perfect

[@guilhermenadin1021]

I WILL DO THE EXACT SAME THING

[@seaborgium919]

I'm in a pirate dnd right now, and y e s. (Also when the rest of them are playing sea of thieves, I always spam the discord music player bot with TLJ, this usually makes an appearance at the end of the session)

[@sophiakennett8708]

That's beautiful

[@ididathink5295]

I was thinking the exact same thing i would like to add thath i see fire and goodbeye from the hobbit are also really good

[@RockChalkJayhawk45]

A good buddy of mine recently passed away at only 25 years old. He was a player in our DnD group as well as an occasional DM. I was brought to tears by the line that "we may or might never all meet here again" which reminded me that I had no idea that the last DnD session we played was the last one we ever would with him. Value your friends. You never know how much longer you have them. Rest in peace Dalton, aka Ronny Stools the Noble

[@rosewilliamson8626]

Raise a tankard in memory of Dalton, filled our hearts even if we never met him.

[@brandonkeegan3701]

Hey man I wish you good health and may your friend rest in peace. May Ronny Stools the Noble become legend within your games forever.

[@RegalChalice]

@@rosewilliamson8626 Hear Hear! One more round in the good memory of Dalton!

[@MadameMorosely]

Here's to Dalton, I'll raise a glass for friendship! May he rest in peace.

[@DracoSilverscar]

I have a similar memory. Last year one of my players passed, shortly after his character was felled in an ambush. He died of liver failure. Rest in peace Sunny, AKA Sention the warforged monk.

[@jbcake9945]

I swear the longest johns are just a Party of bards

[@thelongestjohns]

Everyone gets an extra d6 at all times

[@LelouchVee]

@@thelongestjohns You guys can't be that low-level! Those must be d8s at least

[@vizthex]

they got transported from the D&D world and were just like "eh, fuck it. We can make it work here."

[@finwik5448]

I see no dragon's to be Lain Edit: get it because The Stereotype of bards is there horny all the time

[@eldritchgod4308]

goodness me, on one hand I like their music. And on the other hand bards have caused me so much peril in my existence.

[@killianschlotfelt2730]

If this isn’t played at my funeral I’m not coming

[@tylerrussellmusic1562]

Hahaha

[@bluebird7146]

Same here! 😤 Thanks for the idea

[@Thrillrider10]

Either this or Fiddler's Green by Marley's Ghost.

[@proculusjulius7035]

Damn it you beat me to it.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

🤣🤣🍻

[@josiahlundstrom4566]

A friend of mine recently passed because of covid. he was known for singing shantys at conventions. in honor of his memory, I and my friend tom are singing this song at the first convention when covid is over. So thank you for this, Longest John's.

[@biggusdickus9125]

Your friend will be singing alongside you from up high. You’ll make him proud ❤️

[@Musashi-hy5mx]

he will be the with you along the journey of the shanties that will come

[@justkrieger8850]

I want to make kriegsman joke but i wont...R.I.P to your friend...now he sings in heaven to his comrades that passed away.

[@SpookypupOmen]

Heres a health to you and yours friend.

[@servania_yt9747]

I'm six months late but i wish your friend peace. so hears a health to you and him

[@onionbot2]

Listening to this song after midnight unlocks secret emotions including but not limited to: -sadness beta -nautical longing -dave robinson

[@jjbop5060]

This comment is criminally underrated, Good job dude

[@knightstemplar9740]

Especially when staring at a rough ocean on the last day of holiday. Not sure what these emotions are but they sure are a lot

[@onionbot2]

@@knightstemplar9740 you, you get it

[@matthewblair1894]

I shall soon quench my nautical longing, but the other feelings shall remain

[@OneInTheMosh]

Did the full version of sadness ever get released or are we still in beta?

[@gregvsmj]

Play AC Black flag > enjoy sea shanties > find the AC sea shanties edition > discover David Coffin > discover the dreadnoughts > discover a cover from the Longest Johns > find all their songs > Be amazed by an upcoming new album > love every song > play every song > sing every song for miles in the car That’s how I fell in love with you guys. Kind regards from France

[@Sharpman76]

David Coffin is pretty awesome, I went through some of his stuff on the way to the Longest Johns as well, I love his Haul Away Joe

[@The_Indo_Aryan]

Vive la France!

[@edoardoghinatti541]

Literally me, without David Coffin.

[@Sharpman76]

@@edoardoghinatti541 You're missing out

[@gregvsmj]

@@edoardoghinatti541 kzbin.info/www/bejne/amqpiKNtjLGMgdk First David Coffin song I heard ;)

[@carincarin3434]

Lyrics for anyone who wants them Kind friends and companions, come join me in rhyme Come lift up your voices in chorus with mine Come lift up your voices all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again Here's a health to the dear lass that I love so well For her style and her beauty, sure none can excel There's a smile on her countenance as she sits on my knee There's no man in this wide world as happy as me Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again Our ship lies at anchor, she's ready to dock I wish her safe landing, without any shock If ever I should meet you by land or by sea I will always remember your kindness to me Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again Here's a health to the company and one to my lass Let us drink and be merry all out of one glass Let us drink and be merry all grief to refrain For we may or might never all meet here again

[@FergyB20]

👏

[@cleitonfreitas222]

Thanks👏🏼

[@migranthathoda]

:)

[@ardet7383]

Thank you so much

[@b.a.t..]

Thank you kind stranger

[@zenix9313]

I can’t say there’s a single song you guys have done that I didn’t like but this is definitely one of my favorites.

[@thelongestjohns]

That's amazing to hear, thank you!

[@imperialphoenix1229]

I'm on board with every part of this statement

[@donutbarbell]

Seconded!

[@bappo1395]

Agreed

[@roaddog9938]

couldn't agree more!

[@rationalityrules]

I'm late to the ship, but I'm really glad to hear that you've covered my all-time favourite song. Beautiful rendition :)

[@stramashbeatbox2798]

Wasn't expecting to see you here!

[@rationalityrules]

@@stramashbeatbox2798 It's a small world, so they say!

[@thelongestjohns]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it :)

[@jacobnugent8159]

One of my favorites along with ashes

[@mrslasher1064]

"Late to the ship" *I see what you did there,you think you're slick*

[@johnaxios6335]

Oddly fitting for nowadays. Here's a health for all the friends and family we can't see right now, but be merry for we will see each other again someday.

[@seaborgium919]

Maybe share a bottle with different glasses, though. Not drinking out of one glass right now

[@jeffdillon8816]

If i gathered with friends right now they would be the ones I would share one glass with. I believe we will see each other again. All of our friends. Whether in this world or the next. I rise my glass to drink to the health of my friends still here and to the memory of those gone before. I hope they will keep a place at their table for me for when I get there.

[@HJ-kw5kb]

Was thinking the same thing...

[@lilbigtoe4231]

i lost all mine and i remember all the good times i have and all that i lost. i take that with pride

[@flarxe_the_rmfg]

someday mate someday

[@phantomaviator1318]

i imagine a bunch of bros chilling around a campfire in the woods singing this Or a bunch of fishermen or merchants going their separate ways and having one last drink at the local bar

[@thelongestjohns]

Absolutely! There's a ton of meaning a feeling behind the song

[@sheko6385]

Nobody in the world can change my mind, The Longest Johns is one of the greatest bands in the world. (FACT)

[@thelongestjohns]

That's incredibly kind of you to say! Thank you :)

[@jdinn1]

I second this, they’re incredible.

[@mindgoblin7940]

Nobody should even try to change your mind

[@kainoapacarro9083]

This comment has been fact checked and is true.

[@lesjr3732]

Agreed 100%

[@georgebeucher5557]

I've been working at the bristol ren fair for 8 years. This season would have made 9, but due to covid we missed out on this season. This song is sang by crew and cast at the closing day every season so it is very special to me. Here's to next season!

[@thelongestjohns]

Here's to the next season indeed! Many blessings to you and the team

[@bifross5689]

I was planning on working Bristol as well, this year. Funny how I found you.

[@kelticladi]

Huzza! and hello to a fellow rennie from one whose time at Bristol was the best of my life. This song carries SO MUCH sweet and sad memories, especially the last time this is sung in the season....

[@antonerjavec662]

To the people that have powered through quarantine, here's a health to all of you, and thank you, The Longest Johns, for helping us through it

[@thelongestjohns]

*raises glass*

[@jenkinsfamily2229]

@@thelongestjohns *raises second glass* Everyone else, can we start a chain?

[@bmobmo6438]

@@jenkinsfamily2229 *raises third glass*

[@willisknightsworth4057]

also raises glass

[@aneutralopinion1712]

*raises fifth glass*

[@JichaelMonson]

I imagine a group of revered pirates spending their last night in town at local tavern before a long voyage. Some are sitting by the fire, some are passed out at the tables, some are still getting ale at the bar. The bartender makes the last call for alcohol and everyone gets a mug of ale to send off the night. The First Mate sits by the fire and grabs a guitar, singing solemnly until the whole bar joins in and erupts in song. 0:15

[@thelongestjohns]

..and the bartenders roll their eyes and know in their hearts its going to be a looooooong night.

[@butternoodle4708]

Prompt for a story right here

[@desadograisedrobot515]

I always thought that they sing this in a party before they are going into battle the next day.

[@calebriddle4939]

Pirates are a filthy band of rogues and street scum. They'd more likely be stone drunk raving about the towns brothel. This is more of a Royal Navy song to me.

[@cyber2952]

just having this premier open as a tab somehow made a boring school day better, thanks for the good vibes :)

[@thelongestjohns]

It's our pleasure!

[@R6_top_bronze]

Always does man always does

[@tenkaiechi01]

My 23 year old cousin was found dead today. Waiting on Autopsy.....They think he may have been killed... I watched him grow from a tiny lil squirmer into a fine young man. I'll miss him for the rest of my days...

[@Shade45-]

RIP to that person

[@dan2124]

*Raises Longest Johns Tankard to be merry*

[@thelongestjohns]

*raises tankard in return*

[@violent_knight69]

*Also raises tanker*

[@jackcope5484]

Raises a tankard but late

[@jonathanswannie7579]

Raises tankard in late

[@jamescooper9382]

Raises a tankard in even later

[@gregwarner3753]

If I drank a glass to all the people that I lost in the Mekong Delta five plus decades ago my liver would not survive. Instead I will have a drink to my love over the same five decades that died last year. Here's to the health of all of you. Life is just too damn short.

[@KarmicBead]

This past June I graduated high school in a virtual ceremony. I never got the chance to say goodbye to a lot of the people I'd formed relationships with over those 4 years. I often fantasize about getting that opportunity, that chance to celebrate with the people who made my experience special. This is the song that's always playing in my head when I do. Fantastic job, gents. Here's a Health to you.

[@jakobmdch3160]

That sounds awful, makes me thankful that I still have about 2 years with my classmates.

[@thelongestjohns]

Virtual ceremony? Well when this is over buy a few casks, hire a field and a set of graduation caps. Then send out a blanket email. Might just be the best night of your life. Just a thought :)

[@StillUseless1939]

THE FEELING THAT THIS SONGS GIVES YOU OMFG. Like it's a group of adventurers all huddled up after their adventure, some have lost lives, limbs, and friends. One of them picks up a guitar and starts playing. One solemnly sings. Then, the rest join in.

[@bigbrowntau]

In future centuries, I can imagine groups of hardened spacers sitting around in an orbital starport bar singing just like this. I used to feel like I would miss out on that, but today we're blessed to have the Longest Johns bringing songs like this alive for all of us to share. Thank you so much!

[@echo5172]

Never even questioned the fact that they were on a boat till I read the description, it just seemed like the natural place for them to be

[@MoonLitChild]

Come September, it'll be eight years since I lost one of my best girl friends, who was an Age of Sail history nut-- we had our own in-joke pirate crew, where she was the captain. At the funeral, we posthumously promoted her to admiral, leaving our other girl friend as captain and myself as first mate/navigator. This song and George's Glass by Skinny Lister are the two songs I remember her most by-- and was thrilled when the Johns and the Skinnys toured together. Every year I raise a glass to our old captain, knowing we'll meet again, even if it's only our hearts that know it.

[@neilallen7377]

Wandered down the You Tube rabbit hole and found this.Tears filled my eyes as my late wife came and sat with me for awhile. Powerful thing music

[@TokyoBlue587]

I’m sorry for your loss but glad that the music comforted you. On a lot of days, music is what gets me through.

[@warrenzer0]

There should be an auto-replay feature just because of this song.

[@TrialDragon]

@Jamie Klassen This, right-click on the video and select Loop from the context menu on PC, or for phone, the best way atm is putting it into a playlist by itself and looping that.

[@shorthairhippie479]

When this song was performed with natalie holmes, absolute gold! You guys have got to work with her more she just fits the sound so perfectly

[@thelongestjohns]

She is fantastic!

[@wildcardactual3110]

enrj bbx Really?! Could you pass me a link to the performance?

[@shorthairhippie479]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2HalGOiqpepZsk

[@daspotato895]

Ah oof I'll be mid exam when this kicks off. Ah well it'll still be here afterwards and I can chill out and listen. Absolute banger of a song

[@thelongestjohns]

It's definitely one of my favourites! Hope you enjoy the video!

[@tobyharrison4702]

Here’s a Health to the longest Johns. May they continue to be the best shanty singer’s for the ages!

[@foxtrotdelta225]

i originally thought this song was going to be like the barley mow but i am very pleasantly surprised!

[@sock1050]

I love this. There is nothing more I can say that has not been said and I'm not about to invent new words

[@thelongestjohns]

Many thanks! And thank you for the kind comment :)

[@TheFlowerestofDays]

This song has been getting me through quarantine. So excited for the premiere!

[@robertthegreek]

Ditto.

[@thelongestjohns]

It's got a very special place in my heart

[@benjaminwhitehead4050]

@@thelongestjohns Who's heart exactly? I'm guessing Dave but I could definitely be wrong XD

[@Bleggman]

TLJ is the only group i can confidently say that i like damn near every song from

[@theguy4542]

First heard this song on Assassins Creed Black Flag. I liked it enough to learn it on guitar 😁

[@thelongestjohns]

It's a cracking song

[@hotcrossbuns6585]

I got a guitar a few years ago and barely used it, so maybe i will

[@theguy4542]

@@hotcrossbuns6585 you can find the chords for it on ultimate guitar.com. It’s actually pretty easy.

[@Mcevoy91]

Seems a song fitting for these days we bare through. 🙏 "for we may or might never, all meet here again" - every pub goer.

[@CibelesSanz]

I have been listening to this song in loop for the last three days. And, at last, I know it by heart! I think I'm going to sing it as a farewell to my friends at the end of our Christmas party. What do you think?

[@stevenjungbluth640]

aBSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hamoodichtay8239]

One of my all-time favorites, especially with your wonderful performances. Can't wait for the premiere! Here's a health to you lads.

[@thelongestjohns]

Here's a health indeed! Hope you like the video

[@OneSkiWonder]

I wish I had found this song before I got married in 2018. I'd have sang it at the reception. Oh well, it's one of my all time favorites now. Skål!

[@lindenwright2357]

This song is one of my favorites off of the album, it always makes me think of specific meals and celebrations with friends and family over the years. During quarantine, this song has been a balm that eases the (hopefully temporary) loss of large communal meals and gatherings.

[@thelongestjohns]

That's wonderful to hear. Many blessings to you

[@thomasfaucher2756]

The encore you did in Michigan will be something I will never forget.

[@awesomepandamonkey]

An excellent video for an excellently executed classic. Glad I could take part in the premiere.

[@thelongestjohns]

A pleasure to have you here! Thank you

[@willwolf8436]

This shoudlve been my farewell song to all my buds that got out of the military before me.

[@Piranhafish123]

Love this song. So bittersweet at the moment.

[@thelongestjohns]

It is, such a beautiful sentiment every time

[@lelamcternan-mann8874]

What a great night that was, the best way to drink up the Xisto Wines before Gallant sailed on the next morning’s tide. Lots of love for The Longest John’s

[@Prometheus7272]

For me this is a song about not taking life for granted, about focusing on things most important.

[@themangledwither]

Hey I know you probably won't see this but I was feeling pretty depressed today and hearing this song brought back pleasant memories of middle school when things weren't so bad in this world

[@thelongestjohns]

I’m so glad this song was able to do that for you, and thank you for sharing! Many many blessings to you!

[@themangledwither]

@@thelongestjohns oh my God you actually replied! I love your music!

[@giacomopamio1191]

the two dislikes are from people who hate drinking and being merry

[@friedlemons5201]

nah, they were so drunk that they missed the like button

[@AdmiralBob]

Can confirm that a dislike of "demon rum" alone still results in a "like". So perhaps it must be both as you suggest.

[@nikolascaradonna457]

out of the 51,570 views... there are only 3 dislikes, and 4.6 likes. safe to say this is one of my favorite songs

[@ChrisBrunelle]

@@friedlemons5201 lol surprisingly this happens. I have a small scale youtube channel (about 23ksubscribers) and I sent my subscribers a message out of curiosity to find out what made them dislike a video....mine or any other. I legit had several people say that they accidentally clicked the wrong thumb and didn't realize they could CHANGE it after that. lol

[@milliepankow6347]

I love this version. I used to bepart of the cast of the Bristol ren faire in the US back around 2005 for a few years ane remember this song well.

[@th3officebeefalos456]

Sang this song with my friends last Friday. Hope I see them soon.

[@meikooceans]

Went out drinking with some friends and we started singing this. By the third verse we had most of the bar singing

[@user-fz3ip3ke8p]

Born 350 years to late to be a pirate in the seas. Born just in time to be a pirate on the internet

[@mochammadrizal9658]

I sing this song with my crew mate when my ship will scraped in chittagong. She is lovely ship bring lot good memories for me and the crew

[@mohammadasfour835]

Cheers, johns. you truly know how to help people with your music. very enchanting

[@thelongestjohns]

It's great to hear that it helps people, thank you :)

[@Art_of_Delphi]

“Let us drink and be merry, all out of one glass...” Ah, the before times. CHEERS!

[@sodasaintcommentaries4054]

Wow, having heard the original release, seeing you guys perform it really solidifies this as my favorite rendition of this song ever. Amazing job.

[@thelongestjohns]

Thank you so much, glad you like it

[@wynnyan830]

I don't know what I watched for the algorithm to recommend your videos, but after watching a few I can say I'm glad it did.

[@josh___something]

Y'all are the most consistently WONDERFUL band I follow, keep being great folks!

[@MartinPEngebraaten]

I'm longing for sitting together with a bunch of friends and playing this. wow!

[@eddiej9270]

When i listen to this song, i feel a loss which i never had before. The grief of losing something that i didn’t even experience. The feeling of getting to the last chapter of a book. The ship has sailed.

[@steik6414]

Oh, to be able to sit in the same room as people again, let alone drink from the same glass. Beautiful as always TLJ.

[@drdagonator3544]

Sums up this year pretty well but as I think ive said before really hits a bit to home for me Its my last year in high-school and I'm looking at alot of colleges out of state with wildly diffrent plans then a lot of my friends, which will put me far away from my current company. Its gonna make for one heck of a graduation gathering song for one last time as I set my own ship to sail away from home

[@thelongestjohns]

Hope it all works out for you! Many blessings

[@Robin_Goodfellow]

I hope to God I walk into a pub someday and you guys just happen to be there playing

[@hogarthgaint6949]

The vibe of this song is perfect for hanging with friends. The way the Longest Johns sing this classic is rich and wonderful.

[@jacksontreece3497]

Top Notch. Love the version of the song!

[@valaxis2450]

Health to the Company has been on my playlist for months, thank God I caught this premiere

[@thelongestjohns]

You did it! Hope you enjoyed the video

[@toasterstroodalstudios6433]

Here we go, another great song!

[@thelongestjohns]

It's a pretty special one to be sure!

[@vikingseagull2575]

This song almost made me sing out loud in class

[@Bruno-dv3ym]

gonna play this at the end of the year of school

[@aaronk5842]

I feel like they came from the past to gift is there amazing voice

[@YeloughAnixPriest]

This song makes me think of someone I loved dearly. They were an alcoholic, and went away to rehab/their family at the start of quarantine. They said they wanted to be with me when they got well. It's been a year and I haven't heard from them; I doubt I ever will. I hope I can enjoy this song one day without wanting to cry, but for now it's as good a place as any to vent.

[@wizardman149]

Storytime, this past September was my 21st birthday and for years I dreamed of singing this at the closing ceremony at the Michigan Renaissance Festival with the rest of the tavern for my first drink. Alas with everything closed including the festival I resorted to singing along with your album on my birthday with a drink, which was in my opinion just as fun and momentous. Thank you lads for including this song on the album.

[@dneal8309]

Would not recommend drinking all out of one glass in 2020, but would recommend listening to this song.

[@TheFluffMaster1]

I would love to see a tutorial, much like what you guys did for Oak and Ash and Thorn with the guitar, for this song. This has always been one of my favorite songs. From the assassins creed version to your version, it’s always been a great song.

[@MoxieLaBouche]

This never fails to move to, to song at the very least.

[@thomascraig6814]

Listening to this thinking of all my friends from high school and college and how we’ve all changed and moved on, how my parents and all the adults of my youth are now old, my grandpa who has been gone close to 20 years now and all the people I called friend whom I’ll never meet with on this Earth again. Cheers to you all and thank you for being a part of my life.

[@Roll-Penut]

This song alone made me want to learn harmonium. I'm now ordering one to learn it

[@watchtower0988]

come on guys, i got work to do. whyd you have to make this song so repeatable? ive replayed it 6 times

[@wherethespitfiredare9794]

*Happiness noise* I've been hoping for this one!

[@Denley1526]

Great setting for this lovely song which makes me feel sad at the moment remembering when our whole family were together last Christmas. Now half our family will soon be on the other side of the world & it's going to be a long time till we are all together again. :(

[@thelongestjohns]

Love and hugs!

[@Denley1526]

@@thelongestjohns Love & hugs right back. XX

[@jakeschulze1695]

brilliant! now to try and find how to play it on guitar by watching this 60 million times lol

[@thelongestjohns]

As a first hint, it's in DADGAD tuning

[@jakeschulze1695]

@@thelongestjohns that's a good place to start 😂

[@willisknightsworth4057]

This is one of my favorites from the album, thanks guys, we all appreciate you.

[@thelongestjohns]

It's one of mine too. Thanks for your lovely comment :)

[@willisknightsworth4057]

anytime

[@therealbahamut]

God DAMN these folks are too good for this world...

[@atomiclight8574]

This was actually the song that introduced my to you guys. I am so glad it finally has a music video. Here's a health to you lovely bunch.

[@thelongestjohns]

Here's a health to you too! Thanks for being here :)

[@atomiclight8574]

@@thelongestjohns You are welcome!

[@AbhishekChatterjee-ic1om]

Hey that harmonium in middle is very popular in India. Nice to watch it here.

[@LastJames]

My Wife and I danced to this song at our wedding

[@Rebecca-mj6df]

This song is very special to me the longest John's * looks out to the sea from the land with the wind billowing through her brunette hair * a home so far away I cannot reach and friends in the U.K I miss dearly

[@warriorparsley5450]

The longest johns=best band

[@thelongestjohns]

That's very kind of you, thank you for being here :)

[@warriorparsley5450]

@@thelongestjohns np i wouldn't dare miss it :)

[@eisenmann_d]

Your music is one of the few things keeping afloat after a berakup. Thank you

[@cqreborn6989]

Seeing Dave in this music video hits different now. "For we may or might never all meet here again" indeed 😥 See you, Space Sailor

[@aleclee7986]

I screamed when I saw this in my notifs, I love your group and your music and listening to your shanties or watching your videos always brings me so much joy

[@aneutralopinion1712]

All the lads will be seeing this!

[@thelongestjohns]

Hooray!

[@willkomada7978]

I can’t wait. I relate to this song very much.

[@thelongestjohns]

It's definitely got a lot of power behind it

[@palehonkie]

One of those songs I love to listen to so much. One of those for me at least that brings both a sense of sadness but also some joy

[@thelongestjohns]

Many blessings to you

[@allisonshaw9341]

This certainly sounds better than the half-drunk and somewhat raucous version we've sung at the Renaissance Faire in past years. I first heard this song in 1994 at the first Renaissance Faire we went to outside of Nashville in Truine at Castle Gwyn. This was before a certain faction decided that they'd keep the Faire stuck in the Elizabethan era for the next 15 yrs. Anyways, we were having a ball in the 12th Century with all of the knights, ladies, peasants, fae folk, crafts folks, fortune tellers, and Axel the Sot (and no, the kids couldn't see his show because it was pretty raunchy). There were things for the visitors to participate in - dancing, human chess match, races, etc., and archery with 2 guys in well-padded suits who were acting as targets. These guys were yelling insults at the erstwhile archers to entertain observers. My oldest, age 12 at the time, took her turn, and one of the targets hooted that she would shoot like a girl and couldn't hit the broadside of a barn. What he didn't know was that I let my kids practice with the bow I'd had as a child, because archery teaches focus, coordination, and kept them busy so they weren't fighting. The king and his retinue were passing by just as Keoma knocked the arrow, took a breath, and let fly. Said arrow nailed the target in the cod piece, and after one somewhat shocked moment, the crowd roared with laughter. The target and his comrade fell over laughing and the king yelled, "I want that girl for my royal archers!" Keoma put her hands on her hips and called out to the guy she nailed. "Yeah I shoot like a girl - we know how to hit where it really hurts!" I still laugh when I think about that.

[@thegrassman6538]

Super hyped, glad to see a new video!

[@thelongestjohns]

Many thanks! Hope you like it :)

[@thegrassman6538]

@@thelongestjohns Better than my expectations, I love all your music!

[@aroncodera4455]

Your songs are one of the reasons that stopped me from killing myself. I really love your songs, I hope someday you guys will make hundreds more feel the same way I do.

[@Navi26er]

Its my alltime favourite seasong. Last year I hat to go to hospital and was away from my family for a few weeks. This year to friends of my choir passed away much too early. And I always listen to this song for its different meanings/reasons of loving sea and family. Live the life you have and look forward to the good times!

[@jasemuse2099]

I’m gonna sing this with my friends