Seán Dagher's Shanty of the Week 33 Santiana

[@RainyCarnival]

I was used to The Longest Johns’ version of the song. It never ceases to amaze me how shanties can always sound good no matter the version that is sung.

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it!

[@dadeusz3083]

Shanties amazing heavy metal uhhh like "Back at the funny farm" by motorhead is amazing but by Bömbers its not even this song anymore

[@Liftr_tk]

There is a great Norwegian version

[@matthewtaylor445]

That's what you come to learn about stuff like folk music, its proper interesting because there is no quote on quote "original version" these folk songs would be sung by ordinary people and passed down through generations, all with tweaks being made here and there to have the multiple versions we have in the modern day. Folk music back then was all about unity and it shows

[@CostcoComrade]

same here

[@martinamurer5453]

"Please sing along as loud as you can, Santiana!" Challenge accepted.

[@SeanDagher]

Glad to hear it!

[@hostoftheseawitch3431]

I take such requests quite literally))

[@funguscreature6833]

I don’t think I could count how many versions of this song I love, including a few in Welsh! Another great rendition.

[@Gandhiji87]

Legendary as always, Captain Dagher.

[@GPASG]

Legendary indeed. But I think shantyman Dagher is a more fitting title, or seeing as he's on land and we ain't sailors, Master Dagher.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Richard! I also wanted to respond to your comment about John Kanaka. I agree that it is probably a racial slur, and my version of the song is called "John come tell us" or "Mobile Bay." My version does not include that word at all. I should have specified in my other comment.

[@SeanDagher]

Gabriel, we are in fantasy land here. We can call each other any name we want, as long as it's not mean. That being said, "Master" is fine too!

[@donovandelaney3171]

I'd love to hear a version with a happy ending.

[@edwardzita3479]

Literally shouted "come on boys!" in public because of how immersed i am. Thank you for the shanties and interesting details of the shanties themselves, i cannot wait to hear how tavern songs will sound if you'll made them.

[@SeanDagher]

I love that story. Keep up the good work. Tavern Song are coming.

[@saint667351]

@@SeanDagher That sounds exiting :)

[@ducttapeshoeus6107]

Always loved this shanty. Never knew they kept his leg!! Souvenirs are weird sometimes😂.

[@SeanDagher]

It could be a fake, but it makes a great photo.

[@blasterblake6617]

They did indeed keep his leg! King of the Hill would eventually do a episode on it!

[@Strawberry-12.]

Generals sickles made the us government display the leg he lost in the battle of Gettysburg

[@khills]

They (the Illinois National Guard) have TWO of Santa Anna's fake legs - the fancy one, which is in a museum, and a peg leg they captured a while later. That's apparently still in the governor's mansion.

[@CanadianUnicornDeathSquad]

Not gonna lie, I'm used to the Longest Johns version, but this was just as wonderful. And I already know some of the lines!

[@SeanDagher]

It's like having a whole new song, yet one that is somewhat familiar.

[@DarthVerde1611]

Yeah I used to their version too, so I sang their lyrics, but it's always interesting knowing this version

[@Joe_Tringle]

Santa Ana is also famous for leading the Mexican troops at the Battle of the Alamo in Texas, and was defeated shortly after, if I remember correctly. Great song as always, Seán.

[@SeanDagher]

Sounds correct.

[@Spineless-Lobster]

It's only fitting how the shanty has as many names as the real Santiana! Thanks for the wonderful song this week!

[@SeanDagher]

Good point!

[@ravoniesravenshir3926]

Sea Shanties are like water, changeless yet ever changing.

[@1headphoneguy]

I love the backing vocals you add to these songs! Gives them more power in my opinion.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks. I love that part. After I've sung a bunch of the voices and the arrangement starts to take shape I get really excited for the remaining voices.

[@FBNL]

These always improve my day, cheers Sean!

[@SeanDagher]

Cheers F! I'm glad to help improve your day.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Insanely rich harmonies, as always! 👌

[@SeanDagher]

That was just me deciding not to make sure all the notes work together. Funny how it works anyway when you put enough voices on each note.

[@WhySoDucky]

I like how there are different versions of the same shanty, and all of them are equally great

[@SeanDagher]

That is my favourite part.

[@kigaliinktattoos5096]

We luv you sir❤

[@Tommy1977777]

The only appropriate way to sing a shanty is epic lyrics! Just as Sean and Crew do!

[@Midzomnia]

Pronunciation was fantastic! Thank you for covering one of my all time favorites.

[@Jougi_Baba]

always come back to this one

[@thebulky1]

What the... you are awesome...

[@hroudos]

Love this song ❤️. Even our Czech singer sung it. Thank you Seán for this project. Keep Going.

[@SeanDagher]

Lots more to come! Nice to hear from the Czechs.

[@lilinguhongo2621]

so many songs, so similar, still so many versions... and each one's a gem...

[@SeanDagher]

That's a real richness in all folk music, and especially in shanties.

[@mattkoto7187]

I had listened to this song a while ago, even The Longest Johns have a version of it and at the beginning of their version it says "napoleon of the west" thanks to your story I already understand why ♥️

[@SeanDagher]

That's a great term for him. I like it.

[@edgarburlyman738]

A new shanty every week with historical background?! Subscribed.

[@SeanDagher]

Welcome aboard!

[@AlexisHernandez-sb5qo]

Man I wanted to know more of your work ever since I heard You in the AC Blackflag soundtrack, you were my favourite artist

[@darthlaurel]

Ok. The 3 year old looked at me and said, "Shanty of the week?" this morning, so I found this one and played it. It was a big hit.

[@SeanDagher]

Good morning.

[@sugabebop]

Writing a Shanty musical currently, and these videos just remind me to keep going no matter the strife. Thank you sir.

[@SeanDagher]

You're very welcome. I'm intrigue by your shanty musical idea. Do let me know.

[@sugabebop]

@@SeanDagher I'd love your input once its finished!

[@KiaTheKing]

Ah my favourite! I always like the slower renditions of this one, like Hank Cramer's - has much more power that way. This version delivers that in spades. Slow and epic, amazing work as always Sean.

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Kia!

[@feliciameyer4138]

I love this shanty.

[@SeanDagher]

Me too!

[@hugodignoes7826]

I wonder how many shanties Seán knows off the top of his head. You must be a blast at campfires! As always, what a great way to start a Tuesday (:

[@SeanDagher]

I know a bunch. Yes, campfires are fun.

[@Fartwiggins]

Listening to these is like being dipped into a warm bath

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@Brassydoots]

This is one of my favorite shanties. Glad you covered this one, thank you Sean!

[@SeanDagher]

My pleasure. For real.

[@qualified9309]

Always loved the shanty but never knew the story. Thanks for the history lesson and this great version!

[@SeanDagher]

You're welcome!

[@MrStrigori]

I was patient but finally my wish has been granted. this is one of my personal favorites and i am glad you included it :)

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad that your wish has been granted.

[@kemey1000]

Life's been pretty rough on me these last few months, but that's around the time I discovered your channel. It's a nice reprieve and fun. Keep doing your thing man. Nice tenor also!

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad that the music can be something positive four you during rough times. All my best wishes.

[@wendyboester7925]

I have listened to a number of groups sing this song, but I really like your verses. Your verses have “connection” and context, that I have never heard before. By far my favorite Santana...! Love your humor by the way..🤣

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Wendy. I try to put together texts that are either quite sensible or not at all.

[@obamacircle2486]

Beautiful song

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@cowboyquebecanimations3068]

Gotta love the different versions of the song that say either santianna lost to taylor or vice versa

[@SeanDagher]

Yes, I love that part of it.

[@danielferrerrevilla1981]

Magnificient song sir..some love for the shantymen!!!!

[@SeanDagher]

Love and rum.

[@piercelaw7165]

Hello Sean, good to see you! This is legitimately the highlight of my week!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Pierce. I'm glad to be part of something positive in your week.

[@aldmax]

Absolutely terrific!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Aldrin!

[@CoDLaws09]

Still watching every video. So good❤️

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad to hear it CoD.

[@schmendrake]

These are a highlight of my week every week.

[@SeanDagher]

Glad to hear it.

[@olivermathiesen5299]

One of my favorite shanties awesomely preformed as always :)

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Oliver!

[@reeceytaylor]

Can't believe it's taken me long to find this channel

[@SeanDagher]

Welcome aboard. No rush!

[@greydivisiongaming8316]

Great way to start the morning! Wonderful!

[@SeanDagher]

Good morning.

[@vikingseagull2575]

11 times seems like a lot for a president, haha. I’ve always wondered what this song was talking about, but never really searched it up too much.

[@SeanDagher]

Seems like he was quite a guy.

[@cameronwhite9286]

Always appreciate you sharing the background of these songs. 🙏🏻

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it. I think hearing about the songs makes them more fun to listen to.

[@laynenishimura1675]

Great way to start the day off. Thanks Sean

[@SeanDagher]

You're welcome!

[@isaokanai]

Yes! One of my favourite shanties, i was waiting for this! thanks as always!!

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you got it at last.

[@perseus70f]

Thought I had heard this tune before. Nils did a cover a few years ago over on his youtube channel called "Aim Spirente". Funnily enough I think for another video game!

[@SeanDagher]

Oh yes! Nils did a bunch of the songs on Sea of Thieves. In that game they used the same tunes and they sometimes change the words to fit the game play. Cool idea and Nils did a great job of it.

[@tylerchristian3557]

That was a reworked version made for the game Pillars of Eternity 2!

[@rebeccalane8002]

the pronunciation was amazing actually haha; we had to learn all about this guy in my texas history classes as a kid! one of my favorite shanties now too :)

[@BardofCornwall]

Nice one, Sean!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks, Jesse!

[@timothytime3035]

Another well put together video good job Sean i love all your videos very helpful and your voice is just something else i would listen to you talk and sing for days just amazing good job lad

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Tim. I'm glad you like it.

[@Grivious20]

Beautiful as always. Can't wait for the next one !

[@SeanDagher]

Me neither!

[@marcusguerrero8755]

Legit got goosebumps.

[@SeanDagher]

Cool!

[@KBJade39]

There are so many versions with Santiana it is crazy A part of me wants to overlay all of them together because they can very quite widely

[@SeanDagher]

I would love to hear that. It reminds me of the video someone made of all 550 Domenico Scarlatti harpsichord sonatas overlaid.

[@flclfan85]

sounds amazing, absolutely love it

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@bendingwall7996]

A good thing to come home from college to see

[@SeanDagher]

I hope you had a good day at college and I'm glad you like the music.

[@gorilly3023]

Great commentary on the song!

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, Red Text Guy was on fire this week.

[@yungstunnagaming5500]

Awesome!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks E!

[@r4ko]

Santa Anna Santa Maria it's all the same once the engine rolls 😂 Much love ❤

[@SeanDagher]

Let the engines roll!

[@pylade]

Oh I know this one! We have a french version of it, called "Santiano", by singer Hugues Aufray. It is very famous in France. The lyrics, by the way, are really different: the french version tells about a man gone for gold on a beautiful ship. He promised to come back and marry Margot and bring back lots of gold

[@SeanDagher]

Hissez haut! C'était la première version de la chanson que j'ai appris, il y a 30 ans. Très bonne version.

[@heyahhhnold]

Been waiting for this one! Awesome as always Sean

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad it was worth the wait.

[@Don_Beto_ptr]

I loved it

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@shadow3026]

You are legendary, thank you for making my gameplay a lot more fun and enjoyable

[@SeanDagher]

It's my pleasure! I'm glad you like the music.

[@bronco1161]

Mornin lads!! Spanish was on point by the way Sean. 👍

[@SeanDagher]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@ajaxengineco]

You can't beat a song that purports false victory - like a cockerel crowing a false dawn as it's coop burns down. I love it. Will this one be on JTS in future?

[@SeanDagher]

I will try to find the time to do more JTS. I will.

[@davidoliveira4202]

The history of the song matters 😅 it was what brought me here in 1st place 😅 it’s a really nice song… :)

[@astrotrek3534]

This one is one of my favorites! I have to be careful though, if I ever sing in front of one my quite patriotic friends he goes into an impressive rant about remembering the Alamo. Alas I showed him General Taylor and that made him happier to know a song on the American side. You've got to do General Taylor next!

[@SeanDagher]

He should be assuaged by the fact that Taylor actually won the day.

[@astrotrek3534]

@@SeanDagher Indeed, it usually restores his sense of patriotism.

[@JonathanReynolds1]

Thanks Seán !! That was brilliant !! 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it!

[@nico40820]

Hello , I am sure you are aware of Hugues Aufray song that was quite a big hit in the 80's 90's in France . Cheers

[@SeanDagher]

Yeah, that was the first version I learned! Tiens bon la vague et tiens bon le vent, hisse et oh!

[@nico40820]

@@SeanDagher Is there a possibility to see a shanty in French ? I am sure even the English talking folks won't mind .

[@SeanDagher]

@@nico40820 I have one recorded by a special guest and I will be doing one in French too. Very soon.

[@nico40820]

@@SeanDagher Nice ! Looking forward to it !

[@Kelly_Grey]

Thanks for this version, it was so familiar I thought it was in the black flag soundtrack. Nope, somewhere along the way I heard the version Santy Anno by Victory Sings at Sea

[@SeanDagher]

It wasn't on Black Flag because it's too late. BF was supposed to be set in the 18th century.

[@clarkh4133]

What wonderful music you make! I’d love to hear “Padstows farewell” next 🙏🏽

[@SeanDagher]

Great song. It's on the list.

[@andyo8878]

Love your videos!!! Could you do “Maid of Amsterdam” please?

[@SeanDagher]

That's a good one. It's on the list.

[@benspiller455]

Stupendous!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Ben!

[@Thelu10ant]

I’ve been waiting for this one!!! So good

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad you like it.

[@ZandyrBier004]

Thanks for the song history. I thought it was about a ship called the Santiano/Santy Ano and they were sailing home to Mexico from battle at sea. I was wrong.

[@SeanDagher]

Well, that story is probably true, too. There are so many stories!

[@ZandyrBier004]

That’s what I love about shanties! So much story material

[@camerongleason5390]

Loved the shanty keep her goin

[@SeanDagher]

Lots more to come!

[@sdmiii1102]

Your pronunciation was spot on

[@christianparker6039]

Another amazing preformance from you and your moustache! Just some questions: 1. Do you plan on covering William Taylor? 2. Do you plan on making a QnA video?

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks Christian. I will do William Taylor in the Tavern Song series, which will be after the shanties. I hadn't planned on doing a QnA video but maybe I will. Good suggestion!

[@Nomand55]

Yeeees!!! Finally! My absolute favourite!

[@SeanDagher]

I'm glad I got around to it.

[@dsample]

Great shanty as always. If love to know now about which style working beats each shanty was aiming to motivate. I've occasionally whistled a shanty to myself when I've been doing chores, but sometimes the beat isn't the right rhythm for what i was doing

[@SeanDagher]

Well, they tend to work better slow, but you have to see how each job is going and adjust the speed of the song accordingly. It'll be different every time.

[@jakemustian99]

you should check out home free sea shanty melody. it's a group who sing a capella but they make great music with their voices. very talented. the melody is wellerman, drunken sailor, leaver her johny, cape cod ships, and ofcourse santiana

[@Wheelwizardpuff]

my favorite version of this song is Home Free's version from their Shanty Medley.

[@swampy5222]

Could this song also reference to the siege of the Alamo? Santia Anna lost a lot of men in the battle and in the end there was a lot of hand to hand combat between the Mexican and Texan armies and the result was a victory for Santia Anna.

[@SeanDagher]

That is entirely possible.

[@JHipp1979]

Fun and full of history as always! Have you considered doing the Mingulay Boat Song? (P.S. No errant mustache hairs in this video -- kudos to your stylist department! :D )

[@SeanDagher]

Heads rolled in the coiffure department. Mingulay, great song!

[@JHipp1979]

@@SeanDagher I first heard Mingulay via the Roaring Trowmen's rendition. I'm currently learning it on my Anglo Concertina.

[@LancashireAndYorkshire]

Never knew this version existed!

[@SeanDagher]

Surprises in every cove.

[@LancashireAndYorkshire]

@@SeanDagher true

[@Slapdash1]

The Czech version by the great Waldemar Matuska is actually pretty cool, you might want to check it out Sean. The French version by Hugh Auffray ain't half bad either, although granted, neither it nor the Czech one are sung as shanties.

[@SeanDagher]

That version by Aufray was the first version I learned. Great tune. I'll look up the Czech one.

[@Carenjoyer2342]

I can imagine this being sung in a open bar

[@SeanDagher]

Um, yes. A lot. And loud.

[@Carenjoyer2342]

@@SeanDagher too bad a majority of bars are closed here in crooklyn

[@canadagaming422]

Fucking love this song hell yah fantastic video man

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks!

[@nippey2]

What a lovely shanty Sean, we think your Spanish pronunciation is just fine bay the way!!

[@SeanDagher]

Thanks and thanks.

[@Tarourl]

Yeah the song wouldn't have been too catchy if it was "Oh, Antonio de Padua Marìa Severino Lòpez de Santa Anna y Pèrez de Lebròn gained the day, away Antonio de Padua Marìa Severino Lòpez de Santa Anna y Pèrez de Lebròn"

[@SeanDagher]

Hilarious! I'll try singing it that way one day. (It would take the whole day!)

[@dennisb.4340]

I'd love to hear you do John Kanaka You have an amazing voice Love your work Thank you

[@SeanDagher]

It's on the list.

[@Gandhiji87]

@@SeanDagher Isn't Kanaka a racist slur? I might be totally wrong on this.

[@NiallMor]

@@Gandhiji87 My understanding is that kanaka is the Hawaiian word for "man." Unfortunately it became a pejorative white sailors applied to any native Hawaiian, but originally it was not in itself a racist term. I might also be wrong.

[@SeanDagher]

@@Gandhiji87 I agree that it is probably a racial slur, and my version of the song is called "John come tell us" or "Mobile Bay." My version does not include that word at all. I should have specified in my other comment.

[@bubbleheadft]

I was hoping you so this one. And plans to do "Spanish Ladies"?

[@SeanDagher]

It's on the list.

[@partyguy184]

Big fan of your shanties and hope you'll be able to do "Bully boys" by Alan Doyle, whether it be in your shanty or tavern series, cheers🍻

[@SeanDagher]

I'm not sure if he wrote that version or not. If he did I won't do it. If he didn't I could. Good tune.

[@Jougi_Baba]

Masterful ♡ humble flex @ 2:19 lol

[@SeanDagher]

I see what you mean.

[@Jougi_Baba]

@@SeanDagher ♡♡♡ thanks for making my childhood awesome ya legend

[@ecta9604]

Alaw does a great version of this in Welsh!

[@SeanDagher]

It's great that there are versions of this song in so many languages, Welsh included.

[@connorsmith9244]

Fun bit of history: his amputated leg was buried and given a state funeral. As he fell in and out of popularity, it was disinterred and re-interred with... befitting levels of pageantry, according to the mood of the people doing the digging. I was starting to type the story my Texas History teacher told me in seventh grade, that his prosthetic was stolen by Texas troops during the Texas war for independence - but, lo! Some quick research tells me it was not until later that he lost his leg. The prosthetic was stolen during the Mexican-American war, by troops from Illinois. It resides there, and periodically today different groups in Texas try to claim it should reside in my home state. Which, is awfully true to character for us, I suppose.

[@SeanDagher]

I love the whole story, true or not.

[@rentarooot]

Could you ever make a video about "Whup! Jamboree"? I really love your content, keep it up! sorry for my english, i speak spanish 👍

[@SeanDagher]

Hi Mago! Great job with the English. I think I know which you you are referring to and I like it a lot. I will do it for sure.

[@rentarooot]

@@SeanDagher omg. Thank you so much !!