The Wellerman, The Irish Rovers

[@TheIrishRovers]

Before all this #Seashanty craze happened we loaded a Sea Shanty playlist to Spotify - Songs of the sea, of love, and songs to raise the spirits! Here ye go open.spotify.com/playlist/2qW47cRzZlsVFZt0FuRm1h

[@Shawnambowers]

The link isn't working for me for some reason. Can you give me the name of the Playlist so I can search Spotify?

[@jjfahrni]

@@Shawnambowers Are you signed up for Spotify? You can get a free account for 2 months then $5 a month for students. It's great - tons of music.

[@TheIrishRovers]

@@Shawnambowers Sea Shanties - Songs to raise the spirits!

[@DrummerGrl001]

And I (who has been part of a professional "pirate performer/sea shanty band" for well over 20 years, and have performed MANY a sea shanty, as well as jigs, reels, polkas, et al. for Disney red carpet premieres, and other notable gigs) like YOUR (The Irish Rovers) version best!

[@neonwolf8429]

Thank ye young lads for everything yer music an inspiring piece I pray for y’all everyday I pray for all of Ireland and I hope I can see you guys at the St.Patrick’s day parade like we use to

[@beerzz8345]

“And when the world needed him the most he came back ‘ ..

[@rev.photioszelinski1433]

Return of the King

[@scotteyers8518]

Long live the Irish rovers.

[@alendonvaldor5808]

I went from drinking and listening to the music of my ancestors to wanting to watch Avatar the Last Airbender in an instant XD

[@TheIrishRovers]

The young Scottish postman Nathan Evans has done a wonderful job with this old music - good on 'im! Everyone should also look into The Fishermans Friends. They brought Sea Shanties up to Platinum just a few years back. Look for their music and their film.

[@jjfahrni]

@Walter White Irish Rovers always promoting the next generation of Celtic musicians.

[@magicl3o]

@Walter White walter what are you do- no I probably don't wanna know.

[@StarCitizenJorunn]

Always been such a fan and glad to see this finding new life among a broader audience!

[@kaceymcgurgan9746]

No one is as good as you Irish Rovers I really like your music and I support you all the way of your songs it really annoys me who pilot and good luck to you as well George Miller

[@clapernickle4167]

Nathan evans video is under this

[@jeffwolcott7815]

The Rovers sang 'The Wellerman' BEFORE it was cool.

[@hiimryan2388]

And our grandparents listened to it before it was cool

[@oakishere8240]

As well as drunken sailor

[@zackthewolf8898]

*Before Nathan was everywhere

[@Hikieblitz]

And its a better version

[@kylelindberg7771]

Sorry, but this song was cool in the 1850s when It was written

[@rivetingeel2389]

“Holy shit its happening, everyone stay calm!”

[@vastvincent5723]

I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, BUT I'M PUMPED BOYS!

[@RunninGunner04]

@@vastvincent5723 pumped for what? The Civil War?

[@vastvincent5723]

@@RunninGunner04 The song..

[@TheCarin12]

Typical rainy New Zealand day. I remember when this was on TV in 78 or so.

[@IanRoach17]

On my birthday? My favorite obscure sea shanty? The Irish rovers, my childhood favorite Irish folk band? And the song is getting more popular so I can sing it with people? Perfect.

[@TheIrishRovers]

Happy Birthday Ian.

[@anatine_banana_69]

@Corps I misread it as that as well until you pointed it out

[@agentperseus8340]

this song will blow up and us 300 of us will be the special ones who were here for it

[@IrishAmericanconnection]

The making of the most viewed song on this channel

[@Bdayassassin]

Amen

[@aperson1128]

Lol

[@tvjaw]

Well dont know if the current trend counts.

[@littleuwu2594]

I first heard wellerman way back in the longest johns video on sea of thieves, before the whole craze, does that count?

[@TheIrishRovers]

LYRICS There was a ship that went to sea The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea The winds blew up, and her bow dipped down Blow, my bully boys, blow Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum Some day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go She had not been two weeks from shore When down on her a right whale bore The captain called all hands and swore He'd take that whale in tow Before the boat had hit the water The whale's tail came up and caught her All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her When she dived down below Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum Some day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go For forty days or even more The line went slacked and tight once more All boats were lost there were only four But still the whale did go Well, as far as I heard the fight's still on The line's not cut, the whale's not gone The Wellerman makes his regular call T' encourage the Captain and the crew and all Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum Some day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go

[@ftee]

nice

[@terrynewfie1]

This my friends is music! Rich,powerful voices! I forgot how much I loved Bob O'Donovan!

[@Bradsh]

Loveeee itttt

[@takodawithers5637]

The Masters of the Shanties have returned to reclaim the throne

[@Real-Agent-Meta]

Looking back at this and seeing the other videos, they messed yp on the speed timing of the lyrics. This is a masterpiece despite being very short

[@alexajones2331]

The original 🤩

[@virtualgamer4085]

0:00-1:13 was the best part.

[@abhimanyuvarma28]

Facts...

[@virtualgamer4085]

@@abhimanyuvarma28 yee

[@hiimryan2388]

Virtual Gamer no shit

[@virtualgamer4085]

@@hiimryan2388 thats grape.

[@ChanceDevlin]

Great job boys! Many great memories of enjoying your music in the 70's and 80's. And I think you headlined the Grandstand show at Calgary stampede many a year back. Your joke was.. "our first gig in calgary twenty years ago was about two blocks from here.. now look how far we've come! Yeah about two blocks".

[@TheIrishRovers]

hahaa YES

[@marktheshark90]

The CBC needs to publish these concerts/specials.

[@coldkiller6328]

7 more hours lads

[@tricky_knife_tricks]

Aye Captain!

[@stuff9175]

was so into it that i didnt even notice this was a recording of a crt computer screen good stuff

[@whispersignal1]

Life long Irish Rovers fan here! It's a strange thing that sea shanties are the cool new trend. The world is a strange place indeed, but I am incredibly thrilled that your music is reaching younger generations! #roverforlife

[@TheIrishRovers]

We are too, very grateful.

[@OOGABOOGAdude656]

Ty fpr beinging in nz i am living in nz

[@angelsjelsker3004]

Ohh love Nz Greetings from Norway 😘🥰

[@MBTYuGiOh]

Yes! Was hoping you would dig a rendition of this up!

[@sconette8038]

YES! I'm soooooo glad this song has become so popular

[@RunninGunner04]

You need to see the Irish rovers version, it’s awesome

[@irishwalter724]

Same dude I remember learning this song blew up i was so happy

[@novids2.022]

I didn't know this existed, but like every song I've listened to from The Irish Rovers I enjoyed it

[@ngau-nhien]

I tried to find a better version. But my search is being hopeless... Well...maybe this version too good to be better... 😆👍👍👍

[@billclearwater2783]

wait a second this was 8 months ago? man... time flies

[@jjfahrni2007]

Time does certainly fly. Filmed in 1977 in New Zealand.

[@doberski6855]

Wow, a song and a video from The Irish Rovers NCC 1701, no A, B,...... I am enjoying the current Rovers line up, but as I have said before. These are the Rovers I grew up with. Thank you for uploading this.

[@eli_pilant7009]

All of a sudden I just come across this channel every once in a while searching for irish songs and im never dissapointed.

[@TRAVELLEROFWORLDS]

This is a wonderful song.

[@rodrigodemiguellamminen5244]

NOW THIS IS EPIC

[@SoCalRonnie]

Everyone sings this song now because of these guys! My grandson all their friends are singing it so cute.

[@legisuka]

I love your music even though I had recently discovered it. Love from Bulgaria, keep it up folks.

[@danielcooper7273]

nice

[@rosetyler6836]

I KNEW I HAD HEARD THIS SONG BEFORE. MY GRANDMA HAD YOUR CDS AND ME AND MY SISTED LISTENED TO THEM ALL THE TIME WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER.

[@fatalc5886]

My dear and beloved Ireland.

[@InfectedSoup]

Best concert ever

[@autisticturtle8716]

This is the best thing

[@a-pizza-pie]

Tis' an honor to watch this.

[@fleur.]

the perfect voices for the perfect song

[@irishrebel7488]

Proud to be Irish!

[@e-fungus4132]

The cover we wanted but didn't deserve

[@sir.beefswaggerton9103]

This is what I've been waiting for lol

[@jacksquizzy8345]

Here before popular, love my Irish descendents

[@elyeliza8287]

First time i'm actually glad a song got popular on TikTok. I need thisss !!

[@davidbukowski3463]

Lol I had no idea the Irish Rovers ever did this, great stuff

[@Bdayassassin]

Such a bop

[@jonathanfielder2967]

IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

[@Kochie11]

Here we go

[@bogikorpai]

Woow!! Well done, I love it! As always! 😍💚💚

[@deadheart6168]

I could imagine myself singing this song the pub

[@sparov2928]

Very nice music video 👍👍👍

[@Omnicide101]

unbelievably legendary, final boss of shanties

[@kylelindberg7771]

even though it's not a shanty at all. It's a ballad.

[@hanawana]

lovely

[@jonnyarc.]

the best thing ever

[@bogikorpai]

Can't wait!!

[@scepticalsaint]

Awesome

[@oldman5250]

Nice new song.

[@neonwolf8429]

The world needs these kinda ships back We also need jimmy in here

[@slamalamadingdangdongdiggy5268]

George Millar looks as young as ever!

[@nordanluduvico2304]

Dude. This song is something I just want to know all the lyrics too so I can sing it when I’m bored Bc I just know I prolly Won’t get tired of it

[@TheIrishRovers]

Lyrics are in the description. Hit 'SHOW MORE' for lyrics...

[@jarrythskeen8336]

Fun lads

[@chapliecharlin]

frick yeah you lads love your music

[@CptGumble]

this is epic

[@trentyz]

Was waiting for this!

[@jjfahrni]

Thank you to The Irish Rovers, the CBC, and Producer, Ken Gibson

[@SExysamlover]

At 0:17 a cursor appears at the bottom

[@atptestysetabandonedforeve9472]

Nice!

[@smaldenjoveson]

WHOA I've been watching the Longest Johns do this song for so long, but their version ISN'T the best version?? Why has no one heard this song in 44 years?

[@nightcore5683]

Omg this is good I still listen to the longest Johns version

[@hiimryan2388]

Huh I thought the longest john was first, but hey this channel is better...

[@averagedemographic8933]

I just realized that there is a cursor at the bottom of the screen.

[@aquarius5264]

derp

[@kathleenabbu8553]

This the version of Wellerman that my Mom played 20 yrs ago on a cassette tape along with Drunken Sailor, Rocky Road to Dublin and IRA Songs thinking it was a children songs.😂😂

[@RichPandas]

Epic

[@babybearm636]

Can’t wait😶

[@grubinii7794]

Yeaaa buddyyyy that's what i've been waiting for

[@hipser]

fire

[@ethanbrogger7487]

Man I love you guys, I’m so sad I can’t see you lads live because of this damn virus

[@lc389]

Well, wasn't that a party!

[@krakios3950]

It's back!

[@NameName-yw4vr]

epic

[@dragonhut2330]

Cool

[@rizkyramadhan3438]

Im here to bring a Tea

[@hiimryan2388]

Chinese guy here no your not we closed our ports

[@enman3502]

151st comment just had to prove I was here before this truly blows up

[@BBL.Soldier]

Me 'n the boys getting hyped in a boat on the lake

[@AthensStudios]

ah, the classics

[@jonathanfielder2967]

Aw yes

[@loslingos1232]

This is strange to see but cool.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

So exicted

[@YakushevEV]

Обожаю вас.

[@megaglowz8540]

The Wellerman (metal cover by Leo Moracchioli) o ya!!!

[@donomiroftroy2043]

What? Thats a cover

[@asteroid7483]

Wow

[@WendrMinecraft]

LETS GOOO

[@virtualgamer4085]

“Man City'' brought me here.

[@ViktoriousDead]

No line was cut no whale was freed......... The billy O tea is still out there....

[@xx_gotadam_xx9457]

wait this is a real thing ?

[@ViktoriousDead]

@@xx_gotadam_xx9457 absolutely

[@casperschaugg1605]

time doesn't apply

[@choy3166]

DAMn he actually came back unlike aVaTaR oops my lips slipped

[@virtualgamer4085]

I’m here to check the views, who else?

[@SealiioNahka]

FUCK YES

[@Purzify]

*Oh Felix navidad? Oh ye he's a chocker, considered signing him to Birmingham this winter"

[@qualified9309]

Why is it already playing on repeat?

[@sociuu6452]

commenting to prove I was here before it was viral

[@a_username_20]

woah

[@mykneesarebees7242]

We need a crossover between the Irish Rovers and the Longest Johns

[@oakishere8240]

New shantie and old shantie hell yeah