Hills of Mexico | The Longest Johns

[@thelongestjohns]

Let us know what else you'd like to see us cover, or if there's anyone else you'd like to see us sing with in the comments below!

[@jasperstruthers822]

Honestly don't care what. Just keep doing it. Brings joy to my day when this channel posts 😊

[@adamabyssalvt]

I would love to see you cover "rueben James" by the Kingston trio, its such a good shanty that I've never heard covered

[@douglasparkinson4123]

i will not shut up until you either cover tanglefoot or confirm a tanglefoot cover is in the works

[@MatthewJohnsonA]

Loved it so much! Would love to have a mastered video of your fantastic Tilbury Town cover that’s often on streams.

[@BrandNameDoves]

Another commenter already suggested "The Wreck of the Athens Queen" by the late, great, Stan Rogers, but I'd also like to add "The Witch of the Westmorland"!

[@derpybird2039]

I would love to see videos for Star of the County Down or Leaving of Liverpool they were always amazing in the chill streams and I can imagine they'd be even better with the full band!

[@bezerkoid]

Leaving of Liverpool is great. I think Dave has said it's not one he likes much, so that's why it's not a regular now.

[@thoride_]

Star of the county down is incredible. Been waiting for ages to hear them cover that

[@This_Sweets]

I just love star of the county down

[@KingJ.O.the1st2003]

Star of the county down, my favorite song is.

[@johncayley7838]

Yes! I hope they pick Star.

[@captainduck3421]

I'd love to hear a Longest Johns version of Fare Thee Well/Dink's song, it's so beautiful on streams!

[@Denley1526]

Totally agree. Please do Dinks song. It's so beautiful.

[@derpybird2039]

Fare Thee Well is one of my absolute favorites!

[@PsychoSis1994]

Same here, that'd be ace!

[@theamazinghotbottle3531]

I was just listening to this song ! I agree that would sound heavenly !

[@breadO0]

And here we are, a few months later, and the songs out :)

[@cheeselord3655]

When I's in old Fort Worth in eighteen and eighty three Some old Mexican cowboy come steppin' up to me Sayin' how'r you young fella', how would you like to go And to spend another season 'neath them hills of mexico? Well, I had no employment, and back to him did say: It's according to your wages, according to your pay He said I'll pay to you good wages, and often too, you know, If you'll spend another season 'neath them hills of mexico Well I went up to that cowboy and I offered him my hand And he gave a string of horses so old they couldn't stand And I nearly starved to death boys, and I mean to let you know That I never saved a dollar 'neath them hills of mexico I sent up for my wages, on a steamboat I did go How them bells they did ring, those whistles they did blow! How them bells they did ring, those whistles they did blow, On that god forsaken fortune 'neath them hills of mexico

[@lukepratt7499]

beautiful performance. Andy is the best banjo player I've ever heard. Also, I'd love to see a longest John's cover of Misty Mountains

[@levilukeskytrekker]

+.

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

What about the song of Durin?

[@queenfrostgirl]

I've come to really love The Idiot by Stan Rogers after hearing JD recommend it on a stream, so I'd love to hear what y'all's version of it would sound like!

[@maegpye]

then maybe get some Morris Dancers to do the dance (called The Idiot) to the tune. :-) There's a Fieldtown version and a Ducklington version.

[@seanboyd2898]

@@maegpye In a live recording, Stan has a bit riffing off Morris dancers before starting this song for the fact that the song was in a style that Morris dancers would dance to.

[@wlonkery]

As long as we're on Stan Rogers, I'd love to hear a cover of The Field Behind the Plow.

[@SergeantBeckett]

a cover of 'Over the Hills' form sharpe and 'Cornwall My Home' from the fishermans friends would be amazaing.

[@SergeantBeckett]

also, a colab of you and Colm Mcguinness would awsome

[@vakama9053]

Ooh, Over the Hills would be awesome

[@Redchrome1]

Yes! I love Over The Hills!

[@spencermurphy5796]

Now thats good soldiering

[@alvpyrola]

Ooh, I'm so happy this is happening! I love it when Andy sings this one. Beautiful song, beautiful voice, beautiful man. Now I'm really looking forward to tomorrow! As for suggestions, I'd like me some madness in the form of Rattling bog and/or Rocky road to Dublin. And a bit of serious stuff for balance, so Wreck of the Dandenong. I guess Andy and JD would have to fight over who gets to sing it!

[@kathidubach]

Well, that was very adequate! I‘d love to hear you cover Barrett‘s Privateer or some other Stan Rogers song

[@LtGhost-tb3kq]

They have done it in a on stage video

[@andym3594A-Rab]

A great version with the atmosphere and feeling of the song

[@gracehulbert7867]

Amazingly adequate as always! I personally would love to hear ya'll do The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Such a beautifully haunting song and you guys would absolutely kill it!!

[@akmoeggenborg]

Was just going to suggest the same thing!

[@Luis-eu2ow]

They just did the cover of it. Check it out. Pretty good

[@nbenefiel]

I used to go see Gordon Lightfoot all the time. I think he would like these guys.

[@ramdombanana4550]

It’s a long shot, but I’d love to hear y’all cover “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive”. I think between your instrumental skills and your amazing harmonies it’d be right up your alley.

[@cyborglion4179]

Ooooooooh

[@inazumabokyaku-shinigodsei61]

That would sound amazing

[@johncayley7838]

I would love to hear you lads do Star of the County Down. Any collaboration with Colm McGuiness or another one with Sean Dagher would be wonderful. I love you guys, thank you for making my life a little better.

[@alvpyrola]

Just listening to this beauty yet again. It's so cozy and soothing. It's fun to go through the comments and read the song requests, and see how many of the suggestions have actually become reality. It's very cool to see, yet again, that you really value your community.

[@zoomzoom73]

I would love a video for the revamped, full instrument version of Retirement Song :)

[@sparklejelly]

With Josh!

[@snubblebubble4937]

LOVE Retirement Song!

[@RedbudWorkshopProductions]

Yes do it!

[@LuisGLC31]

This, absolutely this.

[@LonesomeDoveMasters]

Some of my favorite songs I've heard, either from y'all or other groups, that I'd love to see you cover in one of these are "Barret's Privateers", "Northwest Passage", or "Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!".

[@matthewcron8842]

It's with another band, but there is a Longest Johns cover of northwest passage on youtube. It's quite good

[@Chris_M-fn6yk]

They've already covered Northwest Passage a few times: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqTRfKmNn9yShLssi=JksVtU_kx5J16Oky kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGLIgH2EnZagjMUsi=UvJ29HAHKKxKOXlj There was another proper one, but for reasons unknown to me that and a few others of their old songs have been taken down.

[@JaM5280]

I love your guys version of Eli, the Barrow Boy.

[@jessinthegarden]

This was my “most played” song of 2023 according to KZbin … I’m already on my way to making it my most played of 2024 as well❤️

[@peterdyson49]

Everything you touch just becomes special.... just carry on.. you are creating a new archive of references for another generation in the future.. Best. Peter

[@jeanrussell9248]

I'd love to hear y'alls take on "The Wreck of the Athens Queen" by the Great Stan Rogers, from his "Fogarty's Cove" album. It sounds like something y'all could have written.

[@_Amplified]

That was my first thought

[@olliekatz9522]

I second more Stan songs!!

[@gerrythekay]

Well done lads, great song, great video. I’d like to hesr the group sing Big Iron. Andy did such a fine rendition on his individual stream.

[@maddiemoor]

Yes yes!

[@RedbudWorkshopProductions]

Yes! Big iron by marty robbins would sound AMAZING!

[@PirateFairytale]

Four voices, two instruments, and one Beautiful song

[@Dutch0794]

I'd love to hear you guys cover and/or do your own take on The Idiot by Stan Rogers. One of my favourite songs and I'd love to hear you guys put your own spin on it.

[@jessinthegarden]

So very very happy for this one. As for something a little bit different, there’s a rather obscure Simon and Garfunkel song called “Flowers Never Bend with the Rainfall,” which I think you would do beautifully. It’s one of my favorite songs, and I’d love to hear what you would do with it.

[@daviddutcher8892]

I love these knuckleheads. Saw them live in San Diego in '22. Hope they come back 'round soon. If you get the chance, pay your money and see them live. Buy some merch while you're at it.

[@otisvincent9903]

There's an obscure genre of music known as Filk, that honestly, I'd be happy if you covered any of - it's a kind of sci-fi folk. My specific suggestions would be Pushing the Speed of Light, Mass-Driver Engineer, and Dawson's Christian.

[@lemonpi9466]

They’ve covered we all lift together from Warframe, which is kinda Filk ish I think?

[@tehwhaffle3088]

ballad of a spaceman would be good as well

[@voland6846]

Sam Jones!

[@gracet.]

I mean I still haven't forgotten your comment on Twitter that you were "definitely considering giving [This Wandering Day from the Rings of Power] a sing" and while I'm torn on my opinion of the show and its existence itself, that song is lovely...but also a standalone Wreck of the Dandenong or Shawneetown (or literally anything you decide to do tbh) would be amazing

[@SirboOfficial]

The singer with the banjo is the one who gives the vibe! Love it!

[@ProfesoraNut]

That's Andy Yates :)

[@TokyoBlue587]

I always love an Andy song! I also really like the warm, cozy setting.

[@sterlinggoodwin7140]

Hearing this song on streams is a huge part of what got me through the past couple years. It absolutely warms my heart to hear all of you perform it

[@TacticalSeaSquad]

ANYTHING by Stan Rogers would be so amazing to hear you do in the studio!

[@Denley1526]

That was so good. Banjo sounded amazing & so did the harmonies. Very well done

[@Boomstickfan495]

PLEASE oh please cover "The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan, a version by you all would be amazing

[@TehPCHero]

My childhood favorite folk song was always "the Witch of Westmoreland" performed by Stan Rogers and written by Archie Fisher

[@karma5181]

That guitar is absolutely gorgeous

[@comyak1907]

I've always wondered how it would sound if you guys sung 'Which Side Are You On' by Pete Seeger, it also seems very topical right now in the UK with all these strikes going on.

[@lokibane4939]

Eli the Barrow Boy, PLEASE. I've been living off your stream versions only and I yearn for a proper studio recording of it from you guys!

[@glenysr7816]

But can we ever forget JD having poor old Eli wearing his marigolds and Robbie doing the hand actions?

[@jessinthegarden]

@@glenysr7816 Ohh, which stream was that in, do you remember?

[@alvpyrola]

I'm very close to tears. This is so lovely, and the harmonies are really getting to me. There's not enough words in the world to express how much I love your music. Another suggestion; Diggy-diggy hole! For some strange reason that one also almost makes me cry. I've loved it when you sing that on JingleJam, and it would be great to have a proper version of it. And I bet the Yogs would be thrilled!

[@icykiwi6650]

This just touches my heart in a way i can't really describe

[@comyak1907]

I absolutely loved the way you sung The Antiguan Graveyard on stream, it would be lovely to also have an official version to listen to as well!

[@jessinthegarden]

Just gotta drop another comment, because I have listened to this so so many times, and it still is as comforting as the first❤

[@jessinthegarden]

Once again The Longest Johns soothing my heart when I need it most. Endless thanks for the perfectly adequate beauty of this recording, forever grateful for all you do.

[@dip_doop]

i’m so happy you guys have been playing old american folk songs like this and hard times. absolutely adequate fellas

[@SAsailor44]

It’s nice to see Dave in this! Well done! I was so sad that Dave left the band and I thought I wouldn’t see him in anything else but I guess not

[@NicoleMarie.]

I hope you’re doing well. I was remembering you’re update video and I hope your mental health is on the up, but if it’s not just know it’s a lot of work and we are all experiencing it. It’s a normal part of getting older, but the best thing to do for yourself is to tell yourself positive affirmations. After a little while you’ll believe it. Our brains can be convinced of anything if we “put our minds to”. Love this video and your voice. Just know you bring us joy.

[@Piratenbraut]

I'd love to see a full cover of Shawnee Town with the whole band and the Banjo part from the chill streams

[@ProfesoraNut]

Andy, you do such a good job singing this... It just sounds wonderful. 😊

[@mykaelboykin4905]

Ive been waiting for this ever since I first heard it on one of your guys streams from over a year and half ago. So glad, so happy, good work guys. Certified adequate.

[@kaymmigabriel1701]

Always on point, the way Andy plays the banjo is hypnotic, and the voices ❤ so good

[@arson2639]

This is so beautiful it hurts and im crying ❤ thank you

[@alexlake8533]

Can't believe I missed the premiere by 18 minutes - I literally bought a banjo to play this version of the song Legendary performance lads (Also star of the county down would be quality - absolute tune that one)

[@ProfesoraNut]

This is such a well written song.... The lyrics and melody are just top notch.

[@jimsatterfield8748]

Bravo! That Deering Goodtime banjo sounds great. I guess it goes to show you don't need an expensive instrument to sound good.

[@ryanthefilmmaker2574]

Fire Marengo, The Last Shanty, and Northwest Passage are all songs that you should absolutely cover

[@loah_1]

Northwest Passage is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGLIgH2EnZagjMU They did it for Jingle Jam

[@CaliPepper]

I've had this song stuck in my head for a few days now. It's just such a good rendition! Please tell me that all of these studio style recordings will be put on an album eventually.

[@rileycampbell12]

You guys should cover “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” “Come Thou Fount” And if you found the right some you guys should collaborate on a song with Our Last Night. I know it seems off but I bet your guys blending on a song would be epic.

[@gaora8070]

I love this song from the chill streams, one of the first songs I learned on the Banjo. Incredible work lads!

[@Achille513]

Please do Eli the Barrow Boy, your live version of it is incredible, and we need it in our Playlists.

[@rachaels9410]

I would love to see your covers of Sam Hall and Eli the Barrow Boy. I think you do both of those songs beautifully.

[@bobcat3165]

Congrats on 500k subscribers! Here’s to 500k more.

[@franksachtler4846]

Great Performance again Gys Thanks to you all. We take Three of your Songs For our Musik Group (4 People) her in Northern Germany ( Dänisch Border). We allways have so much Fun with These Songs - Hammer and Anvil - Health to the Company - Hart Times Thank you all for all your Musik Many Greetings Frank

[@Max.Volume]

Excited for this one. Hearing this song on one of the Longest Johns streams is what got me into bluegrass, and it's still one of my favourites.

[@baffobaldo3394]

I learned to play this song some days ago,and then you made a cover... i think this internet recommendations are getting way too far what i expected!!! Greetings from an italian fan!

[@shonajemphrey6000]

OMG YES IT HAPPENED!!! thank you so much Andy and the lads :) :) :) very very happy, this is such a gorgeous cover, harmonies are to die for

[@throphi6110]

I would really like to see your take on "Last Shanty", the "Sailor aint a Sailor" song. I really enjoyed it when you sang it on one of your streams, and think it would sound amazing as an more official release.

[@sparklejelly]

Andy's chillstream Big Iron is a fave 🤠

[@bobwade9530]

Any new shanties (but especially more Sea of Thieves covers [As i loved your last few]), I'd be happy to see. I just enjoy seeing your familiar faces and amazing voices singing a jaunty tune!

[@MarceloYuri]

The Mountain · Kennedy Strings Same vibe. I think it will match amazingly well with you guys.

[@onesaucdragon]

I would love to hear you guys do "Rye Whiskey" by The Pirates Charles

[@nathanrushton2298]

best suggestion ever, major vouch

[@westeralex1]

I believe it was actually written by Tex Ritter in the 30s my dad used to sing it (and probably still does) when he got a new bottle of whiskey

[@kyleguajardo]

I think a cover of Sleeping in the Cold Below is called for. Loved your version of We All Lift Together

[@nathanielrobinson459]

Oh oh paddy west! I think that would be amazing!

[@brandonfarrell7956]

Best version since Willie Watson. Love it guys

[@Winaska]

i didnt even get to the singing before i added this to my favorites playlist. and my "Aweome Music" playlist

[@EricGranata]

I wasn’t familiar with this song so I looked it up. Can say this is the best version.

[@stelmosfire1202]

I'm sure I'll think of others, but Tilbury Town, Shawnee Town, Old Moke, and Paddy West are favorites from stream I'd like to see. As for collaborations, David Coffin would be pretty cool.

[@andrewbeach3037]

I have listened to a few different versions of this song and the one you guys have made is by far my most favorite version!

[@Alucard-io4fj]

I want to hear anything and everything you play and sing I just love how youcan set a special mood instantly when i hear your songs! Please never stop

[@sepulchravegroan3418]

The idea of you guys performing "Rocky Top" just came into my head out of nowhere and now it won't leave. This is terrible, please send help.

[@rileyhoffman6629]

I'm about to order your album. I'm a breathless fan. Absolutely love your music, your spirit, your obvious humanity.

[@robertthegreek]

We need a recording of The Wreck of Dandenong and those sweet harmonies.

[@larrymad2244]

dope. now through the fire and flames

[@nightspicer]

YEAAAAS! This is one of my favourites, so excited to hear this! 😀

[@DylanVanZantChavers]

Thanks so much for that song y’all

[@CapriUni]

Suggestion from your existing song list: Drunken Sailor (I know there're older videos of this song up, but I'd love to see it in this studio format). If you were asking for something new, however: "Bye, bye, my Roseanna" (aka "Sweet Roseanna") was always one of my mother's favorites. Collected by Alan Lomax in 1960.

[@shayasanya9638]

i'd love to hear / see "cold winds" again - it was so beautiful the one time you sang it on stream!

[@SilentBob731]

Another awesome tune. And congrats on the Half-Million, Lads. 👍✌❤

[@benrafferty3084]

i’d love to see a banjo tutorial for some of your songs, much like the off to sea video JD made. Andy is such a great player

[@kristianolesen7665]

I'd love to hear you perform "Let the circle be unbroken" It's one of my favourite folky songs

[@DragonsSongStudios]

YES finally I'm so happy I loved this when you sang it in the live! It's even more amazing now. You guys never cease to amaze me.

[@TakopathTraveler]

I'd love to hear you guys cover The Parting Glass!!

[@glenysr7816]

Watch the lockdown version with Natalie Holmes - just beautiful.

[@carlhume544]

A beautiful Scottish number, named loch Tay boat song. Gorgeous ditty of unrequited love.

[@TimH-pu2dd]

Awesome performance! My suggestion: Stephen Foster's "Was My Brother in the Battle".

[@roughlyrowan]

I know they've only been done on Andy's chill streams so far, but I'd love to hear the whole band do Angelina Baker or Lazy John! I look forward to hearing those every time Andy's done his banjo streams! Otherwise, one of my other favorites has always been Corncrake! It's such a fun one to hear in the full band streams!

[@danielvillar9159]

Coal Tattoo is a greatly under-rated song I’d love to see you chaps cover

[@nuvtets109]

Back in 1978, the spinners released an album called the spinners sing songs of the tall ships. There were some really good songs on there, that are just crying out for revitalisation.

[@remiesti]

Beautiful version of this song!! Bravo! As for next cover :Thyme flies when youre havin' rhum ( pirates for sale) or Star of the county down!

[@pattyannbeaven9287]

Love this song, so well done. It’s nice to see Andy looking at the camera too!

[@glorius_j]

I would love to see Tillbury Town or Paddy West as a single to add to my playlist instead of the whole streams. 😆 ❤

[@redheadofepic]

Wonderful music video! Would love to see an Old Maui version! The first song I heard from you lads

[@johannailes]

Love the guitar shots too 😁😁😁

[@thetwilightgamer]

*LYRICS - The Hills of Mexico - The Longest Johns (John B. Freeman (original version) & others)* When I's in old Fort Worth in eighteen and eighty three…
Some old Mexican cowboy come stepping up to me,
saying, "How are you young fella, how would you like to go,
and to spend another season 'neath them hills of Mexico?"

Well, I had no employment, and back to him did say,
"it’s according to your wages, according to your pay…"
He said, "I'll pay to you good wages, and often too, you know.
If you'll spend another season 'neath them hills of Mexico…"

Well I went up to that cowboy, and I offered him my hand.
And he gave a string of horses so old they couldn't stand,
and I nearly starved to death boys, and I mean to let you know,
that I never saved a dollar 'neath them hills of Mexico…

Well I sent up for my wages, on a steamboat I did go.
How them bells they did ring and them whistles they did blow…
How them bells they did ring and them whistles they did blow…
On that godforsaken fortune, 'neath them hills of Mexico.