The Longest Johns | Off to Sea

[@davidnewtown8774]

I just want y'all to know, about a year ago I went on a scientific cruise (collecting rock samples from the seafloor) from October through December. I was one of the (un)lucky few that drew the short straw to work the 1 am to 9 am shift. Between Wind and Water was one of my favorite companions on the journey. There was nothing like listening to your harmonies while watching the stars, wind, and waves roll by (when you're not describing the minerals in basalts). Thank you for all that you do!

[@thelongestjohns]

That's really wonderful to read about, and I feel privileged to have been able to help through our music in any way.

[@EvoLozGaming]

That must have been a Gneiss trip

[@thomaszinser8714]

@@EvoLozGaming Come on, that was a really schisty pun.

[@yuri0568]

Unlucky?

[@kidneystones3578]

@@thomaszinser8714 I wish I could contribute a rock pun but alas I can only contribute a hearty chuckle.

[@thelongestjohns]

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[@Thebeast-yl2iq]

The Longest Johns PLEASE BRING BACK THE SEA OF THIEVES MIX CONTENT

[@thelongestjohns]

@@Thebeast-yl2iq We've already released 3 episodes of Open Crewsing in Sea of Thieves, and more will be happening down the line

[@theapochrypheofthedevilsgu3981]

You people are the ones that made me love sea shanties.And for that I genuinely thank you from the bottom of me deep heart.

[@sonan333]

Did you love your own post?

[@thelongestjohns]

@@sonan333 Yup, bumps it to the top

[@ajax1137]

I did 11 years onboard nuclear attack submarines. I left the service, swore I'd never go near the water again. 9 months later, I reenlisted in the naval reserve, drove aluminum "war canoes" armed with grenade launchers and .50 caliber machine guns, drove big green trucks and toted a rifle. Now I sail my own boat, often alone, sometimes out in the ocean. I was definitely blind to make up my mind, to go to sea once more. I just can't seem to swallow the anchor.

[@vanzelechave6124]

What class of Sub did you served?

[@ajax1137]

@@vanzelechave6124 All fast attack submarines. Permit and Los Angeles class.

[@193dragono]

I'm a Navy vet as well. I served five years as an aircraft mechanic and deployed twice on a carrier...they were the five worst years of my life. I had friends die and nearly lost myself in the bottom of a bottle and on the business end of a barrel. We weren't even at war--we were just overworked, underpaid, and aggressively ignored. Even as I'm working through the things I suffered, I find myself thinking about the good times I had, the places I've been, and the people I miss, and somehow I found myself looking up Naval Reserve opportunities in the same day that I cried for hours reliving the day I learned one of my shipmates killed himself. I don't know what about it calls me back, but it's good to see that I'm not the only one.

[@ajax1137]

@@193dragono Carriers are rough duty. I know they ran you into the ground. Glad you made it out.

[@193dragono]

@@ajax1137 Yeah, something about that "It was then that I wish that I was dead and could go to sea no more" hits me a bit too hard, although I guess listening to this song keeps me off the water a little longer.

[@johnburt7935]

I'm reminded of how Alexander Selkirk was rescued from an island where he'd been marooned through long lonely years. He wrote a book about his miserable experience, hoping he could make money and not have to go to sea again. He took his manuscript to a famous author, asking for advice. The famous author told him nobody would want to read such a book, so Selkirk sighed and went back to sea, and Daniel Dafoe made a fortune off of *_Robinson Crusoe_* . . . .

[@alphaapx1013]

That’s sad, I know many people would read that book

[@penisinlargementpills2511]

@@alphaapx1013 pretty sure the dude got a statue so idk man

[@Ryan1993uk]

love your voices so much

[@thelongestjohns]

Thanks a lot mate. We love you :)

[@hickory8778]

Nice to see you here @Ryan Powell

[@cly7894]

What in the fu-

[@plaguedoctor_139]

@@cly7894 lol

[@EdwardJamesKenway...]

I agree. Also, what’s ur pfp 😂😂

[@submarineinthesky8946]

This is like the sailor version of "stay in school kids don't do drugs"

[@spongebobsquarepants8403]

or in this case" don't go to sea without proper equipment"

[@yriafehtivan]

@@spongebobsquarepants8403 don't go to sea more than you have to, also.

[@spongebobsquarepants8403]

@@yriafehtivan But I live in the sea

[@allistercrow2405]

@@spongebobsquarepants8403 in a cozy little pineapple.

[@drfye]

🤣🤣. 🤔join the Navy or go to prision? ..........😧 should've taken prison.

[@OldManJacan]

It’s vids like this that make me want to have a double like button honestly.

[@thelongestjohns]

That's great to hear! Thank you so much for supporting the channel

[@alabasterindigo]

Coco listening to shanties? Wicked

[@milrond6943]

its a haunting song, a very haunting song indeed.....the man with the tweed hat is a saint, the likes become quick and real. I think this is by FAR their best work, better than the covers and traditionals, this track is legendary.

[@dovahkodaav1176]

@@alabasterindigo not very metal but most definitley wicked

[@Dontmindme776]

Man. This song is hauntingly beautiful. I love it.

[@thelongestjohns]

Thanks a lot Mr. G. It's certainly an intense one

[@paulatreat2496]

Certain phases remind me of the old melody of "Greensleeves". A very classically beautiful melody.

[@Krisz98]

This one is a really accurate song and i love it. Us sailors dread the moment when we have to go back. You miss your home, you miss the solid ground under your feet. But when you're home it's like..Your home is on the ship. Once you get used to that rocking feeling and your mate's and all the "adventures" and experiences. You can never really just stop it. You can just talk about your experiences for hours upon hours and never get tired of them. Its like your second family. Once you fall asleep while the waters are rocking the ship. That's when you fall in love with it. Im a young lad but i gotta tell that i feel free in my chains. I love my profession.

[@silvesby]

So very well put. Homesick at sea, but missing it and disconnected from others once onshore. The first night in a motionless bed after disembarking is the worst

[@Krisz98]

@@silvesby Its definitely a thing yeah. I've been on the beach for a while. You get used to it again. For a few weeks, ive had dreams of working on the ship just like everyday. Only to wake up in my own house. Definitely a weird thing to get used to the "normal life"

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Thanks for what you do sailor! I've know a number of WW2 US Navy vets and you'd fit right in with them.

[@mrshremp8138]

When first I landed in Liverpool, I went upon the spree With money at last, I spent it fast, I got drunk as drunk could be But when my money was all gone, it was then that I wanted more But a man must be blind to make up his mind to go to sea once more Once more, once more, go to sea once more But a man must be blind to make up his mind to go to sea once more And as I walked down London Road I met with a Rapper Brown I asked him if he'd take me in and he looked at me with a frown He said: "Last time you was paid off, to me you chalked no score But I'll give you a chance and I'll take your advance And I'll send you to sea once more." Once more, once more, send you to sea once more But I'll give you a chance and I'll take your advance And I'll send you to go to sea once more I shipped on board of a whaling barque, we were bound for the Greenland seas Where cold winds blow through frost and snow, why Jamaica rum would freeze And worst to bear, I'd no hard weather gear, as I'd spent all my money ashore It was then that I wished that I was dead and could go to sea no more No more, no more, go to sea no more It was then that I wished that I was dead and could go to sea no more Some times we're catching whales, my lads, some times we're catching none With a twenty-foot oar stuck in your paw, from four o'clock in the morn And as the shades of night roll on and you rest on your weary oar It was then that I wished that I was dead and could go to sea no more No more, no more, go to sea no more It was then that I wished that I was dead and could go to sea no more So come all of you hard weather sailing lads, who listen to my song When you get back from those long trips, I'd have you not go wrong Take my advice, drink no strong drink, don't you knock on that brothel door But get married instead and spend all night in bed, and go to sea no more No more, no more, go to sea no more But get married instead and spend all night in bed, and go to sea no more No more, no more, go to sea no more But get married instead and spend all night in bed, and go to sea no more

[@hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh174]

Just going to mark this so it is easier to find

[@randomytperson634]

Sailor, a true sailor

[@halfaworldaway]

I'm very happy I discovered this band.

[@thelongestjohns]

I'm very happy you did too! Thanks for following :)

[@paulatreat2496]

My 13 year old son discovered this band, and I'm so grateful he did. I have tried to raise my kids with a wide variety of music, so when he came home listening to sea shanties, I was so excited. It widened the horizons for all of us. TLJ have such talent, their harmony is unbelievable, and they can be so funny. keep it up!

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

​@@paulatreat2496y'all all should listen to Jerry Garcia's version of this. It is incredible.

[@pyro-toxin5102]

Oooo.... It has a stringy plank thing! This song is my second favorite song these guys have performed. Do keep up the good work boys.

[@thelongestjohns]

We're still not sure what it is, but it sounds good! Many thanks mate, hope to keep adding to the favourites list

[@Aloemancer]

For curiosity, what's your favorite? Mine is either Crossing the Bar or Bones in the Ocean.

[@pyro-toxin5102]

@@Aloemancer both of those are amazing, but mine is Health to the Company.

[@Fluffybud123]

@@Aloemancer Bones in the Ocean is definitely one of my favorites

[@Ryan1993uk]

you guys looked so cold

[@thelongestjohns]

It was rather nippy

[@andyb1653]

You don't know "cold" until you've been in Manitoba in February and dared to set foot outside.

[@cronaeater4862]

@@andyb1653 *laughts in canadian*

[@andyb1653]

@@cronaeater4862**sounds like moose antlers hitting hockey sticks**

[@dododareal1218]

@@cronaeater4862 do moose play hockey in canada?

[@wizardman149]

I have to say, I like the fast upbeat shanties, but it's the slower somber shanties that I truly love. Well done lads

[@thelongestjohns]

Many thanks mate. There's definitely a lot of passion in songs like this

[@shrake5385]

I'm not a great singer, but i sing your songs to my boyfriend to calm him down and help him relax. Thank you, You have done more than you realize.

[@shrake5385]

@@Kingsbane534 he left me a month ago. I got together with my now girlfriend 2 weeks ago and we sing together!

[@otterwithagun1982]

The sailors of old, who are no longer with us, were with you this day. Truly your voice carries their voices. Bless you.

[@dc-nm9jo]

The beauty of the song is that it applies to many of us that have to get up very early and grind away at work

[@alanmendoza9509]

I'm an insulator and I work at refinery plants and I feel this song on a personal level. Grinding from dawn til dusk for that fistful of dollars.

[@victor1945]

The exhausted cries of the working poor; sea shanties show a perspective on our history that is easily overlooked when hearing the stories through the lens of kings, generals, clergy, and other "upper class" people that usually write the sources and stories we study. A good performance and a small little insight into the lives of the sailors.

[@marytardiff6466]

This song is sad and funny and rough and angry and beautiful, all at once! It captures everything I love about folk music. So beautiful, and yet so raw.

[@thekillergopher8755]

I love this song because it always puts me in a good mood whenever I listen to it. This music video captures the emotions I feel when I hear the song. The sadness on your faces combined with shots of the rocks, lighthouse, and sea give such a tangible feeling that you are 4 old sailors telling your story to another new sailor so that way they don't make the same mistakes. Anyways, I love this song and I hope that anyone who reads this comment has a good day.

[@thelongestjohns]

That's a really lovely comment, thank you! I'm glad you feel we did it justice, it does bring out a lot of emotion

[@jessicapinto3817]

Spend all night listening to the Longest of Johns and gohoo to behed no mooooooore 🎶

[@Denley1526]

Brilliant! Love the harmonies, JD's voice & guitar playing plus the atmospheric video. Very well done AGAIN!

[@thelongestjohns]

Thanks mum! :D

[@Stratosarge]

One of the best songs to have stuck in my head. For a couple of weeks straight already.

[@yelhsaviolet]

where they are is almost as lovely as their friendship

[@colonelmomo666]

Just received your album in the mail, and I'm listening to this one over and over and over again!

[@thelongestjohns]

Yay! Thank you so much for buying it, and glad you like the song. Hope you can enjoy both versions

[@oskarboman]

Wait there is an album?!?

[@aaronleabo508]

Y'all and the Jolly Rodgers do something to my soul that I can't describe. I love Y'alls music

[@hilowguy12345]

As a sailor lad, this song fills me with joy for the rich heritage of my trade. Thanks guys! :)

[@prabhandeepsingh6072]

Good lord! Amazing to see what one guitar and four guys can do. You guys are like black belts of vocal harmony. Keep going fellas👍

[@thelongestjohns]

I love that description! I want to read that on a poster someday

[@Denley1526]

What a great comment! "black belts of vocal harmony" - love it :)

[@alabasterindigo]

These four young men have carried my weary heart and spirit across the seven seas and back more time than I can count.

[@gregwarner3753]

Yesterday I went to the Coast of Maine to watch the storm surf. I was fascinated by my response to the sea. Five and a half decades ago I went to sea in the US Navy on everything from a DE off Halifax in the winter to an endless trip on a Liberty ship from Norfolk VA to Vung tau SVN. I learned to stay away from the sea. Yet as I watched the surf and the misty horizon part of me wanted to get out there. The rational part said, "No more boys, no more. I'll go to sea no more." Best advice ever! Except for a ferry ride from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland I will bide by that.

[@thememesiah6253]

I'm developing a naval/piracy themed strategy game at the moment, and your stuff is playing about 70% of the time in my office at this point. Love it.

[@koelkastkkn]

How's it called?

[@skrahnha]

I'm going to need the name of that game. It ticks a number of my boxes for a good game

[@gimrrin8724]

Any news about it ?

[@Joshy...]

any updates?

[@d4s0n282]

anyyy news?

[@Boohdot]

Once moreeee, once moreee, listen to this gosh diddly darn beautiful song once more

[@thelongestjohns]

Once more... Once more... Once more... Once more...

[@callumd73]

It might be my eyes deceiving me, and I know I'm nearly two years late, but this definitely looks like it was filmed on Battery Point, Portishead... Admittedly, could be another lighthouse, but would love it if it was as someone originally from that town. Beautiful song regardless, and so glad to have found this band.

[@thelongestjohns]

It is indeed in portishead!

[@aljunaibi9690]

My friends in the Navy love your songs

[@Gokes93]

This song is like the anthem for the imminent end of my 20s and is also brilliant, love the work

[@PaulFloyd207]

Another video and song that make me miss my home on the coast of Maine.

[@ForestofCicadas]

If I lived anywhere near the Ocean I would just sit on the beach listening to shanties. I live super far inland though.

[@thelongestjohns]

No reason not to! Similarly, there are loads of great folk songs that are nothing to do with the sea out there

[@ForestofCicadas]

@@thelongestjohns This is true, and I listen to folk songs from all over the world. You guys are awesome though and you make this landlubber miss the sea when I've only ever been in the sea once and almost drowned, so keep up the good work!

[@aedanbrady1861]

Listen to "Oak & Ash & Thorn"

[@jurgenoovel2913]

Thank you so much! Sadly I'm a poor high school student, so the only way for me to support you is to like your songs. Still waiting for the Wellerman... A grateful fan from Estonia!

[@thelongestjohns]

That's so kind that you want to be able to support us though. We truly do appreciate every watch, like, subscribe, comment or anything. Just having you here is wonderful :)

[@Myrkul-D]

I’m in the same boat with ya lad, poor and a 11th grader with no(current) job.

[@jurgenoovel2913]

@Sander Merisalu I mean, good music brings people together

[@gabrybruscu3256]

Thanks also from italy

[@Dream-Garage]

Congrats on 69 likes. I don't wanna break it but believe me liking a video is very much appreciated from everyone. You're encouraging others to do what they love. For that I congratulate you. Edit: WHO THE HELL BROKE THE 69!?

[@timsgotissues3581]

It's been a long time ago now, but when I was young I sailed on the brig Niagra, out of Erie, Pa. She's a two master, and a survivor of the battle of Lake Erie in 1812. Aboard her, I learned to sail, and I learned to sing. Some traditional stuff, but I was introduced to a few contemporary folks, most notably Stan Rogers. I bet he'd have been proud to write this song. Great work, fellas

[@developer2]

Listening to random sea shanties at 2am one night while working about 6 months ago got me into this channel, the 17 hours I spent awake that day were well worth because now I have amazing music to listen to. Good work!

[@silvesby]

🎵No more, no more! Go to sleep no more🎵

[@buildinasentry1046]

Lads, i keep coming back to this one after years and years, its legendary, well done well done

[@bearbones7913]

I sing this at work and it really lifts my mood

[@ZELVANEGRA]

This song bring many memories to my mind. Good and pleasant memories, but somewhat sad.

[@kaylapratley3]

I listen to you guys all the time. But nkw now that i had my baby, i used your music as lullaby music for her. And she loves it and it works EVERYTIME

[@alessandrocarchesio1314]

from Italy!

[@Red_Dead_Director]

I recently discovered these guys - and now i fear my final days no more - many a year from now if my ashes are tossed to sea and fine lads strum this tune as a sending off I can spend every day forever more in a state of peaceful bliss

[@Kiryiguess]

I love the guy in the green jacket singing the high part it sounds really good

[@milrond6943]

DAMN BLOODY BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! The dark tones, the minor notes, the hard body oceanic lyric, bloody brilliant. Bloody gd brilliant!!!

[@sofiapaprika5987]

I've always loved this piece when I was sick back in 2020. I'd play this until repeat

[@KingJellyfishII]

Lovely! I have no more words....

[@thelongestjohns]

Delightful is one of my favourites :)

[@KingJellyfishII]

@@thelongestjohns that is easily the quickest reply I've seen ever. Impressive!

[@silentfox8460]

This song.. Deserves more likes

[@pouyabaharifar6778]

Remember this from Assassin's creed Rouge when Sean Dagher singed it. Absolutely an all time favourite of mine Love this one too ❤

[@dragonslayerbmx8476]

I play a lot of songs like this and the Wellerman whenever I'm sad and just want to relax and play some Sea of Thieves with my mates. Even if I have to play alone, I still just enjoy the atmosphere that this music creates because it gives me a safe space. Thanks to you, Longest Johns, for giving this seafaring heart of mine a place to rest

[@creativefranzi6177]

This song is by far my favorite from the new music videos. Can´t stop listening.

[@thelongestjohns]

That's wonderful to hear! Hopefully we can keep that up with some more down the line...

[@DennisDayVA]

As a singer myself, I really look up to you guys! Such a good song, so well sung by everyone! Thanks for being great musical examples and such nice guys.

[@thelongestjohns]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment! Keep up the singing :)

[@garrettbreinholt9748]

I used to listen to this on repeat at work during a really hard part of my life 2 1/2 years ago. Idk why but it helped, and it grounded me then. Thank you

[@AdamSmithwi]

I just can't quit listening to this. So, so good. Well done!

[@phoenixrider2774]

Yes again!

[@o0zerorez0o]

i can finally hear this song *once more*

[@NatalieHolmes]

This is so so beautiful, your voice JD! Tinglessss

[@charliegooops908]

Thank you so much for this music Longest Johns, me and my flatmate get roaring drunk to your harmonies most Fridays, it's amazing to see that in an age of nihilistic soulless pop music that these amazing tunes live on in such great form

[@thelongestjohns]

Hear hear. That's wonderful to hear how much you enjoy it, and we certainly plan to keep going and giving life to these great songs. As well as sneak in some of our own :)

[@shohailsaifullah357]

I recently got myself invested in listening to sea shanties, I don't listen to them in a directed manner but rather anything that sounds good to my ears. I travel a lot due to my work, especially to rural underdeveloped places and as well as overseas, and I used to listen to the (now ever growing) playlist. In my first ever office tour, I was in Glasgow. One fine night, I was listening to the playlist dead in the night as I worked and couldn't sleep, and this utter gem of a song played randomly on "suggested songs". I swear to God I will never forget that feeling, I was quite unreal to be honest. Idk how a song made me feel so many things. From then on, this song has been a staple for me, whenever I left home for a tour; it doesn't even have to be a tour specifically, I generally just listen to this and think of all the places I have been to and the things I have seen. Truly this song is something special.

[@TVFILMBUFF]

It looks so warm and inviting!

[@michellemregello586]

I think I"m addicted to your voices and songs! Thank you!

[@vixenofviola]

7 months later and still love this song, beautifully haunting

[@grmm6845]

This is one of my favorites, makes me wish I was in Halifax

[@squttnbear]

The Longest Johns make me so obsessed with being on the sea that I went on my first cruise to Nassau in January. My vertigo did not appreciate this obsession as much as I did.

[@stub3379]

666 comments, we can't have that, commenting to make it safe 😁. Love these guys, you just can't help singing along, even if you don't know all of the words

[@apieceoftoast7103]

No dislikes. My faith in humanity is restored

[@thelongestjohns]

Huzzahs! Now we just have to hope not to jinx it

[@VictorGreinvolfe48]

Sad news guys...

[@nigelstuartnorth3825]

Perfection. Thanks so much.

[@smithexem]

Fantastic storytelling in a great shanty guys. Rock on!

[@TheSoundOfDistantThunder]

I love this so much!! I keep coming back to it.

[@cr0nelius321]

I’ll always stand by my opinion that you guys are criminally underrated. I absolutely love this song.

[@cemsaitoglu6005]

Well I am sittin here listening this while about finishing my school about martime management.

[@Svvicu]

I didn't know I knew this song by heart until this video came out. It's a good song to remember!

[@thelongestjohns]

It's amazing how easily you can absorb them. Many thanks for supporting the channel :)

[@hackdog1044]

just realize this were uploaded on my birthday

[@andrzejwolak8599]

great music

[@Forslimjims]

Since we got Off to Sea, I'd like to pitch my personal favorite Longest Johns song for a remake. Bones in the Ocean

[@pendingauthor2536]

Beautiful; truly amazing

[@greo368]

1 year ago and i still come back everyday, what a great song !

[@gollumslovesongs334]

whoa precious, very beautiful yessss

[@thelongestjohns]

The precious songses?

[@combatraptor4592]

This was absolutely amazing! Well done the Longest Johns!

[@tylermelton9997]

Love it. I go on Dubliners binges pretty regularly, and their rendition of this song is one of my favorites. I believe this is the first time I've heard another version, now that I think about it.

[@ZakkuTakku]

Love this song!

[@jarrythskeen8336]

Love this takes very simple

[@XxTunnelSnakexX]

Im so glad yall are still making music. Keep it up boys

[@thelongestjohns]

I'm not sure what we'd do with ourselves if we weren't! Thanks for supporting the band and the channel!

[@tylernatof7652]

Love your pure, authentic sound.

[@Vertyng]

This music video is so pure. The shots are great and the expressions, setting and everything really pulls you into the story. The atmosphere of the video fits perfectly with the song. I love it.

[@rkstevenson5448]

Gods above, this is so good. Honestly, just about perfect.

[@sarkazam_]

One of my favorite songs. Beautiful work again y'all

[@thelongestjohns]

It's a cracking song, glad you liked it

[@melonsquette]

Great song, raspy and melancholic.

[@sylphaewyn]

Yes, I was waiting for this one! It's one of my favorites!!

[@thelongestjohns]

Glad to be able to deliver! Thanks for your support

[@melonmode4128]

I first found my love for shanties and other songs like them when playing Assassin's Creed Black Flag, when I found this channel it reignited my love for these kinds of songs. When I have the money I'm definitely buying an album. Keep up the good work guys!

[@thelongestjohns]

Thanks so much! Really great to have you with us :)

[@melonmode4128]

No, you guys have my thanks for the amazing singing and funny gameplay videos.

[@MerryMoss]

This is one of the first songs from you guys that I fell in love with. It's absolutely beautiful ❤

[@sangay9361]

YES, this song was stuck in my head for the past four hours and I just saw it pop up on you channel

[@thelongestjohns]

Sneak attack!!

[@sangay9361]

The Longest Johns AHH! a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one :D

[@thechosenbeastdoesgames956]

Your guys singing is so hypnotic, I often fall asleep to your soothing voices. Hate a great days my mateys

[@humble_lion357]

You guys are truly the best lads. Love your music. Keep being amazing, and I love your Sea of Thieves content.

[@alec9959]

Unreal. There’s nothing else like this that I love this much. You guys are phenomenal. Please keep it up you’re incredible!

[@helenejosancy417]

Juste sublime.

[@LostyxAnger]

Beautiful song and a life lesson, too. ;)

[@thelongestjohns]

Sea life = hard