Seán Dagher - General Taylor

[@hoermanita]

What a surprise to have seen you as opener for the Longest John yesterday - you made my evening! My husband and I love your "shanty of the week". Thank you!

[@SeanDagher]

It was great to be there. Which show were you at?

[@hoermanita]

@@SeanDagher"Bei Chez Heinz" - at at Heinz's. 😄

[@Reralt_Of_Givia]

Of all the songs that I heard yesterday in Antwerp (including the songs by the lads), this one seems to be my earworm the day after... So beautiful sir, extremely adequate opener, and an even kinder man, getting the chance to talk with you afterwards :)

[@B4tspider]

I'm so glad that I discovered your channel a few years back. Listening to this just gave me the push to actually get out of bed today

[@fed7759]

Ja lad være.

[@TheRealSkeletor]

I wanted to just listen at first, but I couldn't help joining in for the chorus.

[@katienordwind2463]

same here ;-)

[@fed7759]

No 🤣🤣

[@SeanDagher]

Awesome.

[@JohnDoe-lx3dt]

And that’s why he’s THE shanty man

[@TheIMMVP]

Always a good day when a new Sean Dagher track makes its way to the internet

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Loved this Seán! Can't wait to see more from these sessions!

[@Aztwecas]

Really special seeing you open for the Longest Johns in Amsterdam last week. You had such an authenic vibe and I just adore your voice. I've just been binging your shanties on spotify since. I'd love to see another of your gigs in the future!

[@Sjohof99]

listened to this in my car, its a Schooner now

[@MandibleBones]

This is now my favorite version of this song... and this song was the first sea shanty I ever heard, more than 20 years ago now.

[@johntankertson110]

It was great seeing you at this gig Sean. Your shanty of the week series got me through Covid. Hope you enjoyed the whisky and you cross the pond again soon. Much love from Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks John. It was great to be there and I hope to be back soon.

[@fed7759]

No 🤢🤢

[@milesmanges]

One of my favorite songs, thank you

[@rimurutempest5377]

You should have recordings of your live performances!

[@NivMizzet13]

Magical voice, nostalgic and melodic!

[@jamiewakehammusic7735]

Wow. This is incredible, you and the zouki is a stunning thing. Would love to see more from this particular show, and if you're ever coming to the UK? Consider me a huge fanboy, Sean 🙏

[@byronlee8745]

Beautiful song! ❤️ Nicely done!

[@felixvenne-deshaies2926]

yeah! c'est tellement cool de t'entendre Sean! much love!

[@luchadorito]

There is an amazing conversational, dynamic quality and emotional depth to Sean's delivery and even though I prefer the more conventional shanty choir version, this version really brings that out

[@MrGanomede]

YESSSS

[@sleepysloth2224]

Saw you this past Saturday with The Longest Johns in Montreal, and this is my favourite from you. The way your voice carries the words makes me feel so emotional. I hope to see you live again in the future.

[@Mandolorian1001]

Proudly sang with you in Dublin 😎

[@SeanDagher]

Nice! That was an epic night. Thanks for contributing.

[@Mandolorian1001]

@@SeanDagher i was the guy from Edmonton 🤣 the guys at my store are fawning over that jersey you signed 😝

[@jwmoor]

Been awhile Thanks

[@locknesst1920]

Beautiful, absolutely fantastic

[@phillipbernhardt-house6907]

Fantastic! Thank all the Gods for you, good Seán Dagher! This is exactly what I needed right now...thanks a billion, and Happy New Year!

[@dicksoncider5099]

Glorious!

[@adamtutaj1220]

❤😺❤ Pierwszy raz słyszałem to w 1996 r. Trochę inna melodia była i śpiewano po polsku. Pozdrawiam

[@RolfHering]

Beautiful as always!

[@KilTor5]

Oh damn Sean. Great Big Sea's version will always be my favorite, but this is simply amazing! Definitely on a close second! You're simply amazing!

[@ophion818]

dang, if you came to CO with the Longest Johns I would immediately buy tickets.

[@H_P_Lovecraft]

Holy shit the guy from AC4 has a KZbin channel who would have thought? You’re absolutely amazing man if only there were more games with your music and voice in it

[@chleb3832]

I'm waiting for a concert in europe. Would love to be able to hear you in Poland

[@SeanDagher]

How far are you from Prague? I'll be there Feb 22.

[@lizc4112]

I need more info about the June 11 - Rockland, ME show! Can't find anything online, wouldn't want to miss it

[@SeanDagher]

Hi. Ok, I’m going to look it up and post it here.

[@lizc4112]

@@SeanDagher yay! so excited your coming to maine! my husband and I will be there!!!

[@FBNL]

[@StarRiderMoto]

Je viens de voir sur ton site que tu es de Montréal, donc j'imagine que tu parles Français. J'écoute ce que tu fais depuis AC Black Flag et j'ai même fait chanter Drunken Sailor à des étudiants en Espagne. J'espère que tu sortiras cette version sur Spotify! J'adore ce que tu fais. C'est tout :)

[@SeanDagher]

Salut, oui je parle français. J'ai même sorti quelques chansons en français. Je vais sortir cette version sur spotify bientôt!

[@StarRiderMoto]

​@@SeanDagher Je viens de voir que t'es à l'Electric Ballroom de Londres, j'y serai ce soir ! Je vais crier 😂

[@SeanDagher]

En faite, non. Je ne fais pas la partie UK de la tournée avec TLJ. Je fais l’Irlande et en suite les ÉU.

[@StarRiderMoto]

@@SeanDagher aaaah nooooooooon

[@RalphB.AlImad]

@Sean, no plans for a show in Madrid?

[@NickMackYT]

Sean, what instrument is this - a mandolin? Or something else? Really love this style of music and have considered learning one, but don’t know if it’s better to start with a simpler instrument. What would you say?

[@SeanDagher]

This is an Irish bouzouki. It is basically a tenor mandolin. There are a few common tunings, most of which are similar to one octave below a mandolin/violin. It is common in many European folk music groups starting about 50 years ago. I find it easier that guitar because of my string-playing background, but not everyone would agree that it's simpler. If you tune it open, (gdgd or adad) it can be simpler. There is also something called a Merlin, which has diatonic frets. That simplifies things a lot.

[@NickMackYT]

@@SeanDagher Thanks Sean, that's insightful. Will do some more reading. Beautiful instrument and beautiful playing!

[@kingklutchiv8825]

where will you be in vancouver man? when/how do i get tickets?

[@SeanDagher]

Here is the info: chorleoni.org/event/the-return-voyage/

[@aykutpurde1359]

Well General Taylor gained the day Walk him along, John, Carry him along Well General Taylor he gained the day Carry him to his bury'n ground Tell me where you're stormy Walk him along, John, carry him along Tell me where you're stormy Carry him to his bury'n ground We'll dig his grave with a silver spade Walk him along, John, Carry him along His shroud of the finest silk will be made Carry him to his bury'n ground We'll lower him down on a golden chain Walk him along, John, Carry him along On every inch we'll carve his name Carry him to his bury'n ground General Taylor he's all the go Walk him along, John, Carry him along He's gone where the stormy winds won't blow Carry him to his bury'n ground General Taylor he's dead and he's gone Walk him along, John, Carry him along Well General Taylor he's long dead and gone Carry him to his bury'n ground Tell me where you're stormy Walk him along, John, carry him along Tell me where you're stormy Carry him to his bury'n ground Tell me where you're stormy Walk him along, John, carry him along Tell me where you're stormy Carry him to his bury'n ground

[@SeanDagher]

I sing slightly different verses than this.

[@josh.0220]

Is this the same guy as William Taylor who’s wife shot him and his lover?

[@TheRealSkeletor]

No, not the same. Unfortunately Taylor is a fairly common name.

[@sirkieranis]

I always thought it was about Major General (and later 12th US president) Zachary Taylor. He was famous from the america-mexico war.

[@levigillis3475]

@@sirkieranis and who fought against santiana (Antonio López de Santa Anna) :)