Leave Her Johnny | The Longest Johns | Mass Choir Community Video Project

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

Captain Edward: “Sing me a shanty!” Everyone: (Inhales)

[@TheIllustriouBlueJay]

*Captain Kenway.

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

@@TheIllustriouBlueJay *Edward Kenway

[@TheIllustriouBlueJay]

@@MaxsonAtTheFort the proper way of addressing a captain is Captain then family/surname A.K.A. last name. Thus, Captain Kenway.

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

@@TheIllustriouBlueJay I know, but just wanted to address him as Edward.

[@MaxsonAtTheFort]

@@TheIllustriouBlueJay Just make your own comment and thread if you want to fix it, I personally like calling him by his first name instead of his surname.

[@SaltEZ827]

Dude had a ship wheel in his bedroom legendary

[@SAFIS448]

Yes

[@christofferthorsson7657]

What a legend

[@bataton7733]

You never know when a sea shanty is gonna break. Gotta be ready

[@scrimbles2973]

time stamp please lol

[@fafufafu5784]

@@scrimbles2973 1:35

[@yanderegirl0666]

I love how the internet was just "sea shanty time" and everyone agrees.

[@enderslayer2024]

Yes because they make people happier in these hard times... I believe that's why shanties were made in the first place.

[@davidhunt6508]

Check out Home Free's sea shanty they just put out.

[@Cheersx3]

Yeah, it's awesome :D

[@blacklegbeastro5295]

@@enderslayer2024 this one makes me cry every time. Its just amazing.

[@LeChickenSan]

@@enderslayer2024 pretty much, if you consider how sailors used to spend months, sometimes even years on a boat, away from their families, in harsh conditions, without seeing land either for most of that time, they have to keep up morale somehow

[@J_B1987]

" Edward… your constant friendship has been my most treasured find on these seas. Well above gold and silver and rum, I prize the courage you have inspired in me this year. Thank you, sir! A fair good morrow to you! " - Stede Bonnet

[@DuncanDisordely]

“In an age without gold, we might have been heroes” Edward Teach

[@DomRumak]

@@DuncanDisordely”I’m a world without gold we might’ve been hero’s!” Edward. Corrected.

[@DuncanDisordely]

@@DomRumak Heroes. Edward Remarked.

[@DomRumak]

@@DuncanDisordely didn’t see that. Thanks Lad. 🏴‍☠️

[@DuncanDisordely]

@@DomRumak No worries, only said it because remarked was a bad a pun for correction/something that was said. Love AC Black Flag so much, only game i never used fast travel.

[@ryanm.191]

i dont know what the worlds sudden obsession is with sea shanties but damn can i get behind it

[@cloverazar5315]

Think about it! Sea shanties were sung by sailors isolated from their kin for months at a time, in the middle of a dangerous environment, who still had to find a beat and grit their teeth and get the job done just the same. So honestly, they’re sort of perfect for the present lol

[@sergio.h1985]

2021 is looking amazing so far with sea shanties!!

[@batteriesnotrequiredtoysth7271]

My son is fond of playing them while him and I make Lefse... just a nice rhythmic background for the rolling and flipping

[@Aloha1041]

I’ve been listening to sea shanties for years and people that don’t like them called me names and now since it’s a trend they like it, stupid fuckin internet

[@jaxsonratliff9356]

For real tho. I’ve been jammin this shit for ever and now everyone is enjoying them and it’s the best!

[@Igneelimmortal]

This shows more community and togetherness than any compilation of million dollar celebrities singing some John Lennon song

[@taxevasion4870]

Agreed

[@micheljohnson-figueredo8627]

10000%

[@ShuTheIdiot]

Yeah

[@dmitrishostakovich9559]

It's probably because of the egalitarian nature of this piece. A thousand people banding together to sing a sea shanty, representing the morale boost we desperately need in this time, is definitely better than some day show hosts I don't know singing Imagine.

[@Feisty123]

In fairness the John Lennon song in question gives a better message for togetherness. Having the community do it makes it a lot more special though

[@snowdroppax2726]

I just realized after 3 years of listening to this song that "her" isn't a person but the ship that Johnny sails on.

[@cornheadahh]

For some reason that makes the song even more sad to me

[@solidunicrn6549]

Its actually common for thus to happen in shanties. Such as cuckoo nest by the jolly rogers.

[@billychops1280]

Bro it should not have taken you this long lol but it’s all good

[@tuttuti123]

@@billychops1280 ig not a lot of people realizes that ships are usually referred with female pronouns

[@moudcruz2112]

Now. Me too

[@memethanYT]

In all seriousness, this is one of the more beautiful things to have come out of lockdown. Weirdly nostalgic of that era.

[@Ultronisultranationalist]

I watched the video, I felt there is harmony still exists in the society. They and we shared many negative emotions such as exhaustion and sadness through this video.

[@NateSchulte]

This is a video that I hope will always remind us of despite everything that happened from 2020-2022, we still managed to keep our spirits up, even if for a moment

[@Bruhtatochip742]

Now I kind of am too, the sea shanty obsession/meme isn't as potent as it was just 2 years ago. This is a good note to leave the pandemic on.

[@singleproppilot]

What lockdown? Some of us were working 80 hour weeks to keep the world turning while the rest were staying home.

[@Whoami691]

@@singleproppilot This. Some of us kept the shops running, delivered the food, your post, and kept the world ticking over while everyone else complained about being stuck inside for so long.

[@youwereexpectingadecentpro6582]

Realizing that "her" is a ship that johnny and his crew is sailing on and that their adventure is ending with no choice to leave her (The ship) to move on with their lives is legit even sadder

[@youwereexpectingadecentpro6582]

As I who got fond of Black flag, this really hit me hard

[@IdleWorker]

Everybody loves a good ol boat. Like dogs, seeing one suffer or die brings nothing but pain to our hearts.

[@Hans140]

Couldn't agree more

[@meanne3201]

And after he left the ship he found out that his wife is dead...

[@sumplais]

Bad food, an unweatherly ship, water pouring in, bad pay and too many hours at the pump...its time.

[@brillstrat1738]

The audio engineer for this deserves a friggin medal

[@Denley1526]

JD & his wife both deserve one.

[@nickc7400]

And to think they'll be doing it all again soon.

[@dihydrogenmonoxide7600]

@@nickc7400 they're doing one for wellerman

[@nickc7400]

@@dihydrogenmonoxide7600 oh don't you worry, I already submitted my recording! I was just trying to get an idea of how long the Wellerman community video might take

[@TokenTombstone]

@@nickc7400 you go boy!

[@amy4471]

People who dressed up, old people, teenagers, sign language singers, couples, a guy holDING UP HIS CAT AND VIBIN Absolutely amazing 1000000/10 :v would recommend for anyone

[@lukasbeck4421]

The ones who dressed up seem to be fans of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag. A video game where you play a pirate and spend much time on your ship sailing across the sea. The crew on the ship is singing songs and "Leave her Johnny" is one of them

[@amy4471]

@@lukasbeck4421 pretty damn cool :>

[@lukasbeck4421]

@@amy4471 yes it is

[@RayneLeFey]

@@lukasbeck4421 Some of them I'm sure are part of the ren fair crowd. I've seen many of those types there.

[@Qu33nOfN3rds]

I loved the ASL ones as im learning rn

[@ndlsjk]

I start crying at the first "and it's time for us to leave her." Every time something major in my life changes I get this song stuck in my head for a week or 2. Kicks me in nuts. Love this.

[@thelongestjohns]

❤️

[@shanejohns7901]

So just to be clear...you actually enjoy being kicked in the nuts?

[@InchonDM]

As a church choir boy for years, I can attest--the power of a chorus is that it doesn't matter how YOU might feel about your singing ability. People aren't going to hear you. They're going to hear ALL of you. The choir holds each other up. And when you get that harmony, that just-so timed power of hundreds of voices singing in unison, there is nothing else humanity has ever invented that sounds as powerful.

[@thethirdsicily4802]

This is true, when my chore gets something right I just get pumped because I can hear just how great we did, it's beautiful.

[@Jake-yy5zp]

theres nothing better than a group of lads who can give power to words through song

[@spartan1891]

Being in very small choirs, I never felt that. However, this was amazing and I was fine with waiting.

[@Fyrebrand18]

I don’t know, man. But I think a nuclear blast is gonna drown out your choir.

[@thethirdsicily4802]

@@Fyrebrand18 you'd be surprised

[@natoartiljerija1441]

This accomplished what all those celebrities failed to do during the pandemic.

[@sanskaripatrick7191]

"I was sad that I'm poor but then multi million dollar celebs recording on an iPhone 12 in their 5000 sq foot mansion told me that money doesn't matter and now I'm happy" ~ nobody ever To those who don't get it, it's a reference to the celebs singing that john lennon song, not this video

[@SeeASquaRE]

Damn, right.

[@Robloxchat123]

@@sanskaripatrick7191 500 sqfeet is.. tiny, smaller than a NYC apartment lmao

[@sanskaripatrick7191]

@@Robloxchat123 typo error i meant 5000. Fixed it

[@timcarbone007]

Balls! People singing to a song they like to hopefully put a smile on someone's face. What a terrible crime

[@novemberoscar98]

Imagine being on the deck, sea in all directions, an ocean breeze, and singing with the crew on your next voyage.

[@StubbeA]

This one was usually sung as the voyage was ending and the crew was doing their final tasks, actually. I think that's even more evocative, saying goodbye to the voyage filled with toil and comradery

[@rowdyparnell]

If you start singing during a sea and anchor detail, you while be made fun of.

[@novemberoscar98]

@@rowdyparnell idagf. I'd be enjoying myself

[@novemberoscar98]

@@StubbeA either way.

[@novemberoscar98]

More or less singing any shanty

[@renangelo419]

I went on a cruise a long time ago as a kid during the middle of the school year, so there were only about 7 teens in total on a cruise full of people. We all became really fast friends despite our different backgrounds. We got up to all sorts of trouble in the 7 days the cruise went for, so much that the staff would just smile and shake their heads and let us do whatever it was we were scheming. There was one kid who took a ukelele with him everywhere and oftentimes we'd all sing sea shanties together since some of the kids were really into assassins creed. This was one of the main songs we sung and I always remember how hard it hit us singing it on the last day of the cruise when we knew we'd probably never see each other again. To this day I dont think ill ever have such a great group of friends and its bittersweet remembering the time spent on the boat. But at the end of the day it was time for us to leave her and go our separate ways. Very awesome project. I loved seeing how diverse the singers were from all ages and different walks of life. It reminded me a lot of my old friends and brought back fond memories, thank you ♥

[@Mad_ADVENTURESFORLIFE]

That’s so sad 😞 I’m glad we can exchange numbers nowadays

[@fullmetalpsyche7755]

In a world without gold, we might have been heroes. - Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach

[@moonshatter785]

Fameous last words litterly Rest easy thatch for your legacy lives on in the hearts of everyone in the comment section 😢7

[@knaughta.masso-kist5944]

@Kordon C. Wtf? Why? He was a murderer and a thief.

[@knaughta.masso-kist5944]

@Kordon C. I see now that you're joking lol

[@matheussanthiago9685]

@Kordon C. the absence of pirates is causing global warming

[@knaughta.masso-kist5944]

@Kordon C. My eyes have been opened. How could I have been so blind?

[@shrake5385]

the pirate costumes, the pirate flag, the hand sings, the cats, the notebook, the backgrounds, the helm, the nod, the running cow, the banjo/guitar, the swords, and most of all the unity. This is more than a choir or a fan event. This is something special.

[@storytsunami]

I like your comment in particular. Well done :).

[@TheSoundOfDistantThunder]

This is family.

[@johnbastion747]

You forgot the wizard

[@jdubya7139]

Every time I watch I notice something new.

[@stargirl7646]

I loved all of it! It also made me miss Ren Fests with a great passion haha

[@BennyHawaiiJustice]

Who else had chills throughout the entirety of the song?

[@opey2dope]

Guilty.

[@michaelgrubber1135]

Absolutely, it's beautiful sendoff to a horrible year. Stay safe, friends. Love and song.

[@Andrew-kx6mt]

I know I did!

[@spiritedconjurer]

I did. This is absolutely amazing.

[@katjaderoo4892]

Same

[@Nathantodd2012]

When humans are not busy fighting over the things or the world, we are capable of such great beauty.

[@jasonl5572]

My brother they are simply singing

[@DreamyAileen]

@@jasonl5572 and it's fuckin beautiful

[@jasonl5572]

@@DreamyAileen it really is. Still has nothing to do with what original dude said tho

[@spregged7231]

@@jasonl5572it absolutely does. Think about how many different people here are singing in harmony together. How many different faiths, races, cultures, language backgrounds. It’s beautiful.

[@jasonl5572]

@@spregged7231 again, yes it is beautiful but you’re insinuating that if you have a difference in religion then you are unable to have common interests elsewhere. It’s just a slightly pointy thing to point out

[@chrisko-pelago8753]

I can't blame the editor for giving the guy with the cat the widest frame lol

[@crhu319]

That panther was thrilled, THRILLED to be involved.

[@dinosaurwithcake1256]

All shall bow before the king...

[@kellyhutchison3064]

Where?

[@sean-macguire69]

@@kellyhutchison3064 2:31

[@bruhmeowstic1591]

W I D E

[@brittanyg533]

“Music is the universal language of all mankind.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

[@cadenayers9253]

This is possibly the most beautiful quote to add to this! It genuinely brought me to tears.

[@GravitWry]

"Violence is the universal language of all mankind' - Technoblade Sorry but couldn't help myself

[@jarlnils435]

If you want them to trust you, play and sing with their children.

[@japes1262]

@@GravitWry BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!! sorry I couldn’t help myself

[@helenlaetitiaanderer7261]

Stoopppp I already can’t sleep because I’m crying about this video for the exact reason you mentioned and now you’re here with this quote 😭

[@itsben95]

I am not dissapointed to find this i love this

[@eleazarp.4808]

Same

[@IrinaRoseStradlin]

I was watching a video of you before enter this video

[@onezerosevensix]

reddit channels are weeping out the woodworks. what contribution do you make to the posts

[@sadpotato6330]

Yo its amazing af

[@kingarchon8538]

I'm disappointed

[@Kingcole6]

"In a world without gold, we might've been heroes." -Edward "Blackbeard" Thatch Edit: Thanks for the 800 likes and to Luke Burns for the name correction.

[@TITANIUMFIREWOLF]

True

[@lonewolfgaming657]

i didnt like that he died

[@kingofthings7929]

He drinks damnation

[@Alex-cw3rz]

He never said that

[@Kingcole6]

@@Alex-cw3rz I know the real deal never did. It's from Black Flag.

[@handeecapt647]

before covid my job was to take kids onto a tallship in sf and pretend it was 1906. we would pretend train them up to be sailors to bring timber back from Oregon to rebuild the city after the fires. they'd sleep on the boat for a night and leave in the morning. after every crew we'd sing leave her johnny and the kids and the actors would cry. this was a really nice thing to listen to. I miss that job more than anything

[@papascorch6869]

Man there seems like the perfect job

[@kotori87gaming89]

I remember doing exactly this aboard the CA Thayer when I was in fifth grade. One of the cooks accidentally swapped salt for sugar in the cookies, and I fell asleep on the night watch while staring at the Ghiradelli chocolate factory sign. The experience has had a huge impact on my life. Nowadays I try to go to their monthly shanty-singing nights whenever I'm in the area. So sorry I couldn't go to any this year...

[@TheRocksEyebrow20]

This is heart-warmingly beautiful and sad now. I hope the world changes for the better soon for all our sakes.

[@handeecapt647]

@@kotori87gaming89 That's exactly where I'm at! The overnights are on Balclutha now. Also I go to the shanty sings every month as well! Hopefully we'll all be able to sing again soon

[@stargirl7646]

Oh gosh I want to do this so bad

[@hariharang1904]

The video even had clips of people "singing" in sign language Truly said, music brings people together

[@maddog7881]

My favorite part was the different variations of sign language.

[@svan4748]

I don’t understand why they would do that, it just looks funny with sign language

[@patheddles4004]

I wonder how many different sign languages are represented in this video. I don't speak any myself, but I can tell you that there are lots of different sign languages in the world.

[@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595]

@@svan4748 Who knows when Deaf people might listen to this song, it's good to have a way for them to also be able to listen to such a masterpiece, even if it's less impressive for them as it is for us

[@svan4748]

@@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595 yes I thought about that possibility, but then I realized the translators aren’t even on screen all the time, so maybe it doesn’t matter I guess

[@theoreoman4597]

The editor who saw 400+ people submit: *I need a raise.*

[@justfishy6417]

@@karinailse9167 65. Fucking. Hundred.

[@rigskitomoto6287]

Ikr

[@theoreoman4597]

@@rigskitomoto6287 Nice pfp.

[@scrimbles2973]

The Wellerman one is out now- 0_0

[@sk8boredd]

They will give you 1M bucks

[@Wilditellya1]

I lost my Uncle John unexpectedly 17 years ago this September. Every year for his birthday, death anniversary, and other important days, I play one of the many versions of this song. I thought I had heard them all. This one is the BEST, and it’s not even close. ❤️

[@southpawfrenzy]

I think if Johnny doesn't get the message now, he never will!

[@russainhockeypuckman7376]

Johnny can’t leave the thotty

[@socks72]

Never heard someone call a boat a thot before but I’m here for it

[@gabemartinez2558]

@@socks72 The thotty is a new type of boat that when it sinks it tries to pull you and your treasure down with it. Johnny's thotty was the Amber Herd

[@user-Nerd72ekd82kw]

​@@russainhockeypuckman7376*Ship

[@TheEnigmaticSloth]

As a mostly deaf person an honest and true thank you to the person signing

[@SpeedyWheelzOfficial]

There were several of us! (Myself included) - You're welcome!

[@TheEnigmaticSloth]

@@SpeedyWheelzOfficial yes thank you for pointing that out, I only noticed that after a rewatch and completely forgot about editing this comment 🙂

[@Jeditb]

@@Nessixify there are different sign languages for different dialects basically

[@CaolánTheCryptidCrow]

I’m curious, which language do you speak? I’m currently studying American Sign Language but I’ve also heard of BSL and Aslan. I’m having a little trouble identifying which languages were used in the video.

[@CP-ll6qg]

@@Nessixify there are different sign languages, but none of them translate directly word-for-word into spoken language very well--the grammar and structure is very different. So, especially for music and poetry, people aren't looking up each individual word and replacing it with a synonymous sign, but rather finding an interpretation they feel captures the spirit and meaning of the original, also taking into account rhythm and musicality. So naturally, you get a lot of different versions!

[@defenestrationstation8051]

Shoutout to the dude at 0:41 who dressed in full pirate garb, and to all the other people who did the same

[@foreveruseless1292]

What a madlad

[@Hirokuyume]

The left top dude at 1:23 too

[@djandxalia]

1:59 middle and top right

[@IcedKatana]

@@djandxalia middle is Carrillo! He is a Sea of Theives streamer and always dressing for the occasion

[@plashma3727]

And there was other guy with assassin creed blackflag logo

[@MoxieLaBouche]

Two years on and it's still hauntingly beautiful. I'm not crying, you were crying.

[@heroicsplendid]

The fact that this is the last song I heard in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag before I stopped playing the game, really hits me so hard right now.

[@thecryptidGrey]

I just started playing Black Flag for the first time- I think I’m about a quarter of a way through- and I’m low key dreading finishing because I’m enjoying it so much. The shanties make it nostalgic for experiences I’ve never had- I can’t wait to come across this one. Pretty powerful stuff.

[@D3emonic]

@@thecryptidGrey Oh boy,, you're in for the treat. Do let me know what you think about the end.

[@thecryptidGrey]

@@D3emonic I’m enjoying it incredibly so far, if you say I’m in for a treat, I can’t wait! And I’ll do my best to remember- I’ll certainly be returning to this video, so I should. Have a good day!

[@absolutecrapfilmstudios6783]

I still remember the last time I embarked for the high seas...😢

[@dirrt5011]

especially because the song is about a man having to leave behind a ship he sailed on for a long time for good

[@kotori87gaming89]

I am a sailor IRL. I've been on quite a few deployments and done my duty at sea. Now I teach new sailors how to do their jobs, but soon I'll be heading back out again. This song cannot possibly encompass all of one's feelings at the end of a voyage, but it's the closest you'll ever get without spending six months at sea. Two thumbs up from me!

[@condorcaruthers2327]

What's up shipmate, I'm also a sailor. What's your rate? I'm a Nuc (MMN)

[@michaelczesnozki1671]

I was part of a security detail in 2013 for a ship off the Ivory Coast. Nothing was more depressing than getting stuck on a ship thousands of miles away from home with guns and ammo. But after getting comfortable with the crew. Best time of my life. Getting told your purpose is to sit on a ship with a rifle hoping for pirates to try to board sucks. Your CO in your ear, telling you “if we stop anything on this job we all walk away with money “ isn’t fun. I wasn’t military, I was an employee of a contracting/bounty hunting firm. But once you meet these life long sea men, it changes everything. The fun these guys have on their off time was unrivaled.

[@piccalillipit9211]

I had a 30 foot wooden sailing boat, I crossed the English Channel in a force 8 to 9 and I was convinced she would break apart any second. She took every bit of the 8 hour pounding and didn't even spring a leak. I sold her a year later and it was not until after she had gone that it hit me. I genuine grief - that little boat had kept me alive when the weather turned bad. Not like an airbag going off in a crash, she fought for hour after hour, creaking and groaning, but hanging in there... so I can fully understand where you are coming from, in my own way...

[@AaronPaulIbarrola]

Everytime we did line handlers coming into Port, my line would sing this song, among others.

[@alexcrawford6162]

Strange mix of emotions isn’t it? You’re happy to come home but so sad to leave your mates and your other, adopted home. Well that’s how I always feel anyway. (Unless it was a bad crew, in which case, the sooner I’m home the happier I am!)

[@amykosa1640]

My Grandpa passed away today. His name translates to John. This song brought me a lot of solace in the past few weeks, so if any of the content creators read this comment, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@amykosa1640]

@gaelan white Thank you so much, I wish the same for you!

[@sizenplace4554]

Sorry man

[@emilyrose3652]

My condolences.

[@TokenTombstone]

LEAVE HER :( peace bro

[@noonelikespokimane8924]

L

[@thefinalfrontear]

oh my god i’m deaf and i just noticed the ones signing. i’m going to start crying now

[@phoenixspirit9530]

I'm not deaf but it touched my heart too. ♥️

[@aqswd6825]

why were you watching a music video while deaf?

[@Drakainas._.heart._.]

​@@aqswd6825They could be partially deaf, which would allow them to hear a bit, but it's still considered being deaf. They could have a cochlear implant which is a device that can allow them to hear. They can still see, so they could have captions on and still enjoy the song. A few of my friends are deaf and one of the coolest things I've seen is they hooked up a subwoofer so they could play music and feel the vibrations from the beat as they watch music videos.

[@bowserjrrules8162]

"Partially deaf" is usually referred to as "hard of hearing"

[@Drakainas._.heart._.]

@@bowserjrrules8162 I know it can also depend on how severe the hearing loss is, or how they choose to refer to it themselves. That's the only reason I included it; but yes, I understand it's usually referred to as "hard of hearing".

[@GratiaIndignus]

"For years I've been rushing around, taking whatever I fancied, not giving a tinker's curse for those I hurt. Yet here I am... with riches and reputation, feeling no wiser than when I left home. Yet when I turn around, and look at the course I've run... there's not a man or woman that I love left standing beside me." -Edward Kenway, 1721

[@SubaruPieter]

Yes. What a great game that was!

[@mafeweigel]

What a masterpiece of a videogame. Chasing the shanties were a pain in the ass, but totally worth it.

[@jawsh37]

Please explain the last sentence 😬

[@cherryka8466]

@@jawsh37 unfortunately,all of his friends and love ones were "gone" already.

[@cherryka8466]

The game will always be remembered

[@Pixlriffs]

Bravo! Great to see the now familiar faces of El Pony Pisador alongside all these other wonderful voices. Love to all, and here's hoping for more favourable tides in 2021. ❤️

[@voidsoul5359]

Pixlriffs? For some reason i didnt think I'd see you here lol

[@pixel4229]

Unexpected, but not unwelcome. :)

[@voidsoul5359]

@@pixel4229 definitely not unwelcome :D

[@sebastianmitchell4776]

who wouldve thought

[@KingJellyfishII]

I didn't expect to see you here, but I am not disappointed

[@EmotionalSupportBees]

It'd be so cool to hear "Here's a Health to the Company" done like this! Maybe next time?

[@cloud_sauce]

Ooh, yes, that'd be a great song for this. But it might be a while until they try to do it again since it takes soo long to edit everything together. And I imagine they would only get more submissions if they do it a second time. Still I'd love for more community videos like this :D

[@alfredjennings5443]

Yes, yes and yes to this suggestion

[@Phryxil]

Aye!

[@EFJoKeR]

I was thinking the same thought...

[@thomaslucey9906]

Yes please

[@ValiduzZ]

Just had the biggest breakup of my life. Shit is hard and then YT recommends this song out of nowhere. I know they're singing about a darn boat. But my name is Johan(Scandinavian/German version of John/Johnny) and this is making me cry my eyes out. :D Beautiful. Extremely well done both by the singers and the editor!

[@gandalf_thegrey]

Hope you feel better bro. The pains still there, but yet you rise.

[@pieterbassie85]

I got divorced a year ago. And sometimes shit is hard. But it always gets better. Stay strong friend.

[@mememachine3963]

You dropped this 👑

[@Kifflington]

Hope you're doing well now, Johan.

[@ValiduzZ]

What timing. Signing the loan-papers for the appartment tomorrow. Shit is rough but we keep on trucking. Still got my cat.

[@Tangent_Pixel]

When the entire friend group decides to have an intervention about Johnny's abusive girlfriend...

[@holytromboney]

damn Johnny is popular

[@AJ-ev2vk]

seems it was too late for johnny depp

[@vibecountry]

Dang I wonder what the ship did

[@samcaruso8529]

You mean amber?

[@SilverCinder1]

Why would Johnny date a ship?

[@Lodster13]

whoever hit that high note on the last "and its time for us to leave her" deserves a goddam medal

[@llujoo]

That's when to goose bumps hit me.

[@dolan979]

Happens a little after 2:48

[@ko379]

2:45

[@fatebreakerproductions]

I'm pretty sure that's a flute

[@mattbarker336]

@@fatebreakerproductions pretty sure you are wrong

[@SomeBarrels]

Johnny: "What's that handle-like thing that you can pull up and down?" *'Lever, Johnny, Lever'*

[@blatherskitestudios2278]

This must be so confusing for bitches who pronounce it leh-ver It’s me, I’m bitches

[@jdniemand]

"Oh God, the trolley is hurtling towards those five people! I can save them, but only if I throw this switch and kill this other person! What should I do?!" "Lever, Johnny, lever!"

[@selenagamya1612]

I sang this in the song's tune. It checks out.

[@kyleguajardo]

@@jdniemand Drift it Johnny, drift it! Leave no survivors!

[@sapisjan]

Lol this made me remember that there is a Bollywood comedian named Johnny Lever!

[@sweisbrod6109]

I was the captain of a barque for five years The funding ran out and the owner had her laid-up all those years ago. I sang Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her in my head as we tied her off at the dock for the last time. It didn't help. But this rendition almost brought tears to these old eyes. A great job by all. Thank you.

[@gianfrancoubamos1404]

I don't know why but this song makes me cry. They're not tears of pain nor are they tears of joy. Perhaps, they're just tears of appreciation for such beauty. Thank you for this.

[@ShadzGamez]

Yeah, this song does that to ya. Any version can. I cried the first time hearing it too. And the second. And the third.

[@StryDeR00]

I was looking at the comments to see if anyone else got moved to the extent of tearing up.. thank you!

[@mgg2387]

Same, but in my case i am aware of why am i crying. This song reminds me of the good ol' days with assassins creed blackflag. I miss those golden days

[@matheusveiga484]

@@mgg2387 Same for me. This shanty reminds me of my childhood. No worries for anything. Just wake up, play, have fun, go to sleep. Adulthood has come and it is tough.

[@qtpie3229]

same

[@kylestanley7843]

This was actually really humbling. So many people, men and women, elders and teens, deaf folks and even a cat. So perfectly synchronized.

[@Saladass-kc1hh]

i miss the West Indies

[@mathewshewan3948]

Meh, i think the cat was just phoning it in! :-)))

[@akrep907]

@@mathewshewan3948 typical cat behavior😒

[@wiking08]

Not just a cat, it's a Spanish 'gato' 😊

[@addie_is_me]

There was a dog as well. 🥳

[@Mr.Sassman]

"Leave Her Johnny" is probably the best song to describe the end of 2020

[@glynrh8892]

Hear hear

[@jamesd1098]

hear hear

[@nothingtoseehere1221]

Hear hear

[@justadogobeingdogo5766]

Hear Hear!

[@jerominwhitehead2225]

Hear Hear

[@aaronbazis4419]

Man if we had anything we'd want to showcase for the whole of humanity this might be it.

[@The.marauders]

Yeah

[@benchwarmer_2638]

Be right back, Assassin’s creed 4 Black Flag is calling my name

[@baileywitherow]

Same here man o7

[@michealtasciotti7879]

Right behind you guys 😂

[@grandshogunrobo927]

Aye!

[@baileywitherow]

@@grandshogunrobo927 SEE YOU ON THE SEAS

[@somerandombeach8966]

May we meet on the great seas

[@philipjohnson3942]

Whether you're a guy, girl, old, young, etc. When you sing shanties, you're a lad.

[@SubaruPieter]

Aye!

[@burwolf5746]

@꧁galacteaque꧂ HAHAHHAHAHA. SAMEEE

[@alfazulu89]

🦜Aye, Cap'n!!!🏴‍☠️

[@douglasparkinson4123]

agreeable

[@sigspearthumb2313]

Cheers

[@Centsational_]

The two people signing the song in BSL and ASL are my heroes. Preach to you guys this was great!

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

What is BSL? Is it ASL for a different language?

[@Centsational_]

@@USS_ESSEX_CV-9 yeah, it's British Sign Language, the alphabet is signed exclusively with two hands instead of one, unlike ASL. There's sign language for every major language, and some local sign language for smaller countries or even cities it's a very interesting form of communication

[@USS_ESSEX_CV-9]

@@Centsational_ interesting I thought I would have heard of it then cuz I am Canadian here we just use ASL. I figured there was a sign language version of each language. But that's still very interesting that even two different countries that use the same language aren't using the same sign language

[@Centsational_]

@@USS_ESSEX_CV-9 in the end you decide which language you want to learn and use but it's like trying to use BSL in China.. Good luck. However FSL in Africa every one will understand you. ASL is unsurprisingly the most common type of sign language worldwide, but here in Québec City we use QSL, (imagine FSL and ASL had a baby). But as soon as you leave Québec city you see asl but more personalized for Canadian terms

[@TheSoundOfDistantThunder]

I'm one of the BSL signers and I'm so glad you liked seeing it! Seeing so many people signing and so many different sign languages and regional variations made me so happy!

[@MsCunningLinguistic]

KZbin Music randomly served me this today, and it was more of a balm and comfort than I could've ever imagined. If anyone else is watching this in November 2024, on the heels of the US election: we'll get through this one as well. This too shall pass. Love and hugs from a European friend; my heart breaks for you today. ❤

[@hangarrat]

Yeah, all that pesky democracy eh? 😂

[@yurusemasen]

From a sailor (me): This is a quite an accurate portrayal of how sailors view their job as there's a love/hate relationship with sailing. On one hand there's the beauty of being at sea and travelling to new places but on the other hand theres a disdain for the long stints at sea. the bad food and the sadness of leaving loved ones behind. it's an old song but still rings true for those at sea.

[@ammarrafiq3313]

thanks for sharing ,have a good one

[@JukusMaximus]

Man, if your name is actually Shane MacDonald, you're as much of a sailor as one can be And cheers to that

[@cainprice7482]

You a Sailor or a sailor?

[@tacoboy2218]

I think the song is originally about a ship that was not repairable but I see what you mean

[@Art1_Sec8]

from what I've heard, it's not just sailors who have that same relationship: soldiers and Marines want nothing more to be home when stationed overseas, but when they're home, they want to be with their brothers (and sisters), even though it'd mean they'd have bullets flying overhead

[@Steiveplays]

This is what a crew is. THIS shit is what being a human is about. There is power in the united voice, and that power can sink ships and rock mountains.

[@yassinghareeb5761]

couldn’t agree more. the voices sre powerfull aligned.

[@Justforvisit]

And mankid united can reach far beyond the stars. If we just WOULD unite.

[@coryhooper8895]

not to mention crumbling city walls, should stories be believed.

[@ultidragonlord887]

Especially in the Dovahzul. (I've been replaying Skyrim recently, that's all that's on my mind right now.)

[@syd.a.m]

Yes, but can it convince Johnny to leave her?

[@bethwaller1789]

For an old sailor like me, there is something ineffibly sad about this particular shanty. Loved it!

[@captainahab5522]

Have you heard bones in the ocean

[@nothuman3083]

When they say the Navy doesn't like sea shanties, they mean not at right place and right.

[@Grelhas_]

Have you ever fought a giant octopus

[@captainahab5522]

@@Grelhas_ no but a whale took my leg

[@The-Big-Boss]

@@captainahab5522Call Ishmael

[@katrinahawkins4601]

As a sailor myself and someone who holds the sea in high regard, I have heard many a rendition of this song by professionals. Yet nothing came close to the sound of this by a ships crew. I first saw this video in my feed when they made it and was worried it would be mistreated by people looking for 5 minutes of fame. I can safely say, after listening to it now, well over 100 times in the last two years, not only was the shanty treated with the grace and respect it deserves. But I have never felt so close to the sea when at my home upon land as I do listening to this beautiful rendition of "Leave Her Johnny." And the emotions here feel so much like the parting of a crew. Even after so long. Well done to everyone involved, and thank you specifically to the "Longest Johns" one lead shanty man is all this shanty needs. Thank you all for such a fantastic and beautiful tribute to this song and sailors all over.

[@Cwcompanion]

Very well said

[@d4cndev]

Johnny: "So whats for dinner?" "Liver, Johnny, Liver"

[@mouseeater2787]

Nice

[@rostermaan1321]

made my day :D very good

[@samuelhunter4631]

😂😂😂😂

[@masterjedi343]

I laughed more than I should have at this.

[@Maxili1001]

Had me Dying :D :D :D

[@elusivegamergirl]

I dunno why everyone is suddenly obsessed with sea shanties, but I love it and I'm gonna enjoy this trend while it lasts (and hopefully it'll last a good long while, especially with all the amazing singers performing these shanties for the KZbin) ^__^

[@user-of7xc1ps1p]

It’s the year of the sea shanty if I’m not mistaken

[@elusivegamergirl]

lol that makes it sound like a zodiac thing, like Year of the Dragon or Year of the Tiger or something. Year of the Sea Shanty is definitely something I can get behind though. (^__^) 🎤🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵⚓️

[@user-of7xc1ps1p]

@@elusivegamergirl 100%

[@Fabi_045]

It went popular on tiktok because a guy started singing "Wellerman" and everyone joined him, as a message to be all united in this bad period

[@elusivegamergirl]

@@Fabi_045 good to know. Definitely a good reason to get behind the Year of the Sea Shanty then. ^__^

[@Lee_Lee1776]

This is so much better than a bunch of celebrities singing Imagine. Remember that? One of the worst things that happened in 2020. Celebrities butchering John Lennon

[@thewarden1398]

John Lennon butchered himself long before those celebrities got their hands on him. "Imagine" is one of the worst songs in history.

[@thewarden1398]

@Kordon C. have you ever read the lyrics? It's basically the constitution for C.H.A.Z. No government, no house, no car, no art, no countries, no planning ahead, no morals, no hope for peaceful afterlife, nothing. Just nihilistic dreary existence pretending everything's better. All that wrapped up in a slow beat and a pretentious tone makes for a perfect symphony of ass.

[@thewarden1398]

@Kordon C. first of all, I'm as small government as a man can be, and even I recognize the need for at least a basic form of law and rights enforcement. Remove that, and immediately its Darwinism and survival of the fittest. People simply brutalize each other as we please. Anyone who thinks that's a system where they'd thrive is precisely the kind of person who's first on the meat wagon. Remember, this song isn't advocating government reform, but the permanent abolition of it. Secondly, "Imagine no possessions". Seems pretty clear to me. Kiss your car, your land, your house, your toaster oven, all of it, good bye. It's all community owned, so when someone squats in your living room or drives off in your hellcat there's nothing you can do about it. Thirdly "Imagine no religion". I think one can disagree on the existence of God and an afterlife and point out the numerous flaws and questions about the subject. The problem is that a society without morals is a dead one. There has to be a common set of basic rules by which everyone abides peaceably and that our laws are derived from. And those rules must have an unassailable anchor point. Otherwise, you have fractious groups of people simply running around doing what feels good. What feels good for one man might be charity while what feels good for another might be rape. Without that anchorpoint, whos to say the rapist is wrong? Not science, which asserts that the male is doing the natural thing by attempting to spread his genes as far as possible. Not the social majority, which until relatively recently was perfectly comfortable with such things like slavery and child labor. All this to say that if you can find at least as good an anchorpoint, please let me know, but until then it seems pretty inadvisable to unmoor ourselves from the first one. And the current trendy replacement for God, Nihilism, seems a pretty poor substitute. Read the essay "The Madman" by its founder, Friedrich Nietzsche. Even he recognized its ultimately disastrous ends. Fourthly, the reason I call it pretentious and trite is that in the music video hes sitting at his grand piano in his expansive home on his sprawling estate swimming in money whilst simultaneously singing how everyone else should give away their shit. And any musically attuned ear will tell you that that "melody" is simplistic to the point of insult, and personally, I happily saddle it with the blame for the scourge of pop and rap music under which we labor today.

[@TheFailnaut]

I think we can mostly agree the lyrics aren't the best, but damn does the song sound nice.

[@thewarden1398]

@@TheFailnaut I'll agree to disagree. The melody is the LEAST egregious part of the song, I'll give you that.

[@Spelter]

Its 3 years later, we still remember this hard times but we still have such great projects to remind us

[@jamesk8075]

Imagine a guy named Johnny watching this and he’s been contemplating a divorce for a while now.

[@akocbibbo]

@Student HannahBeatrix Valladolid amen

[@tomzack4014]

I would think this song hits home for anyone contemplating divorce lmao

[@MatthewCJoy]

"Her" is a boat though, funny meme though.

[@Ltulrich]

Right here except she beat me to the punch

[@adeadminecraftchannel9439]

@@MatthewCJoy COUGH ship COUGH

[@LoreStar]

who could possibly dislike this? Art. Pure art.

[@bryanwegman7258]

Go and check their wellerman. its even better

[@darthjenkins5219]

@@Arbiter8114 you better be being sarcastic

[@lunastar2235]

@@Arbiter8114 then why are you here?

[@lunastar2235]

@@Arbiter8114 why did you leave a comment then?

[@empteyjoose4246]

Idiots will dislike

[@dukez8618]

-So, tell me again what alcohol is bad for -Liver Johnny, liver

[@sakerinatree5338]

This. Pains. Me.

[@connormcguire5688]

I can't remember what the word for a switch is. "Lever, Johnny, lever"

[@yaboi9484]

What animal is King Julian again? "Lemur Johnny, Lemur"

[@7476-l2n]

@@yaboi9484 i hate how i read this and heard "it's time for us to lemur"

[@ferociousfeind8538]

How do you power Redstone circuits? Lever, Johnny, lever.

[@dig0237]

0:57 man on the boat is living his best. That's a dream😍

[@tucan9111]

I like how everyone is just focused on singing well or making themselves seen and that one guy is like "but... look at my cat"

[@RKHageman]

She’s a beauty! Can’t blame him a bit~~ :-). Added- I would do exactly the same. I am completely besotted by calico cats. And, hey- merchant ships always had at least one cat on board, to keep rats out of the cargo… so she’s the ship’s cat.

[@bywaternyc7856]

The sweet-looking guy and his cat are high on the list of things I love about this video.

[@SirWilliam1767]

He's a big youtuber from Canada that does gaming vids. MAH-DRY-BREAD or something like that.

[@flowerfaerie8931]

The funniest thing is that you can see him earlier on without his cat, which means at some point during the recording process he picked her up.

[@WolfMF]

Nope, he is one of the members of "El Pony Pisador" a Sea Shanty, Irish, cephalopod music band from Barcelona

[@theironnut_8902]

Bro I don’t know what it is about “mass choir” but the harmony of a hundred people singing like this gives me fucking CHILLS. Amazing video and top tier content as always from the longest johns

[@daisy-ee8ki]

It’s on an English folk song they sung on ships. This is basically about leaving the ship behind. ‘Her’ is a boat. When people refer to boats it’s always has a she. And he’s remembering the good times on the ship before they get off it etc.

[@kyleguajardo]

I'll tell you what it is, it's real power. The resonance of hundreds of people singing connects to us on such a primal level that it either makes us want to join, or to flee. You should watch some choir vocalisms once in a while, they're on youtube. May I suggest some gregorian men's choirs as a start? There are women's choirs too. It's just powerful and magical

[@tahroo4262]

Same thing that people experience in church worship.. it's just a primal human thing called compassion. Everyone's emotion is in their voice when they sing a song that holds meaning or memories to them, and it's sang into a sea of voices to pull back inhibitions and let's them feel secure to really let it out.

[@Emanuel08820]

I feel like music is one of those few things that can bring hundreds together in an instant

[@sneakyninja2883]

@@daisy-ee8ki That makes this much more beautiful and sad. Thank you for sharing this.

[@TotallyNotElPresidente]

The audio engineer when he sees that one of the submissions is in sign language: I LOVE YOU

[@Ali-kb8gr]

Yes! I was so happy when I saw her signing!

[@nomad4713]

There were like 4 or 5

[@diamond_ocelot6]

Several were in sign language actually from what I saw

[@jameskovar]

What's the point of sign language in music?

[@diamond_ocelot6]

@@jameskovar for people who are simply mute there is no purpose, but sign language is mainly used by the deaf community and as someone who can hear we tend to forget that they can't actually hear the songs we know and love. The use of sign language in song is giving them a chance to "hear" it themselves. And while in this case it's usefulness is slightly redundant because of the way they edited the video, by still including sign it shows that we are including others as well. Considering that this is a community collaboration it makes sense that they have included Sign language because the people who rely on it are also part of the community (Sea shanties are also about community even if said community is just the sailors on one ship...)

[@danentakoto2701]

When i first played AC Black Flag, i never thought I'd be into listening sea shanties but years later and I'm still listening to them. This one was especially good on those long stormy voyages across the map...and even better when i sailed for the first time in real life.

[@Equitine]

Missing a ship I never sailed on and a crew I never knew.

[@fishnujish1511]

Trust me, you knew them. It was in your blood

[@ITriggerWokeSJWS]

The crew I miss.. oh how many British we sank to this tune

[@darthhail4158]

aye, but this is our ship and our crew now. We carry on the tradition, just as our ancestors did.

[@gayidk9006]

@@fishnujish1511 that was the most comforting thing ive ever heard

[@ChordsVC]

same

[@olzwheat3398]

I love how there are so many people there that there isn't just one token sign language person, but instead multiple people using sign

[@tarananajaika]

Well, different languages being different languages :-)

[@thetruedarksoul168]

It seems kinda pointless tho doesnt it?

[@hyacinth5228]

@@thetruedarksoul168 why do you say that?

[@tarananajaika]

@@thetruedarksoul168 Well, technically everyone in a choir is more or less pointless. You wouldn't notice a person missing in a 500 voices choir. But together they create something beautiful and so adding in all the voices (including those who are only visible) creates a beautiful piece of art.

[@thetruedarksoul168]

@@tarananajaika I understand, but they physically do not add value to the voice of the song. Not even that, but would this be able to be played to a deaf person in any significant way?

[@Mikaz24]

All these people singing in sign language are absolute legends.

[@MrGobracht]

I'd love to see a reedit with at least one of those awesome folks on screen throughout. As it was, it was a heart-warming sight.

[@DeadAndAliveCat]

Why?

[@Rocketsong]

At the OVFF convention, they have a wonderful signer (Judi) for all the concerts. There is video of her signing while Michael Loncor sings "If I could be a flying monkey" that I swear is one of the best things on KZbin.

[@Rearendoftrain]

I thought they were sending out mad piratey gang signs

[@NateSchulte]

I was scrolling through the comments hoping to find one that talked about the ones who sung in sign language. I'm so glad I did

[@somaelselino7627]

I'm a deaf person and I appreciate the ones who use sign language to interpret this song.

[@JoshuaAndres]

I was playing sea of thieves with my friends when we started singing this, and we heard more people singing with us. Off to our right was another galleon, we spent 3 hours just singing

[@fawn4348]

THIS is what the internet is for.

[@svan4748]

Wish I could find people like that, always wanted to sing with other people in games :’(

[@itouchkids1]

Must be fun

[@arctictiger8690]

I wish I could sing

[@cluejpg]

did anyone record? i'd love to watch it

[@-Lucifer__]

I’d like to take a minute and point out the people singing in ASL as well, shows you how much they care and want every one to enjoy the music

[@wieselwalker8847]

Yes definitly! Probs to every of them. But it's strange that everyone does it differently.

[@charlotteanderson8638]

@@wieselwalker8847 most languages have a different sign language so ASL is American sign language but here in Australia where I live we use AUSLAN :))

[@CaolánTheCryptidCrow]

Oh wait that was asl? Huh I just left a comment about it. I’m not fluent yet (been learning for 4 years) but I didn’t recognize any asl, thought they might have been a different language. Though it could have been a combination of a few languages maybe?

[@charlotteanderson8638]

@@CaolánTheCryptidCrow each video of sign language could have been a different language, there may not have even been any asl at all :)

[@aidanheraty1781]

Wat are you an English teacher

[@thejesse4922]

Respect to the girl who hit that high note at the end.

[@JoRake1]

Yes, only the mermaid following the ship could have made those crystal clear notes. It was a fine ending to the song.

[@leninheads]

I agree ball buster extreme 7000

[@piranha7130]

I thought that was the cat

[@jplayzow]

Didn't even notice it until you called it out and I've been listening for a month

[@Petraglyph777]

'..and it's time for us to leave her..' timeless. 2 years on, this stirs emotions well worth feeling.

[@Justforvisit]

AC Black Flag: "You'll never make a more wonderful version of "Leave her Johhny Leave her" than I did!" The Longest Johns: "Hold my Rum"

[@overload153]

Dont know man, I dont agree with you here. This is a beautiful rendition and definitely a masterpeice, but the way Sean Daugher sings it is even more beautiful. I know im spellimg his last name wrong but Sean did most of the songs in ac4 and has a yt channel where he sings shanties and his voice is magnificent.

[@andrewpenn1145]

Hold OUR rum.

[@SubaruPieter]

@@andrewpenn1145 You communist... 🤣

[@ryunatnat5016]

@@andrewpenn1145 Playing soviet antheme!

[@glitched_matrix44]

@@overload153 agreed. His voice still gives me the chills I heard from the first time. Instant favorite shanty

[@Fittlesworth]

Imagine sailing the Caribbean sea with your lads singing this tune

[@CodexandCo.]

I think you're gonna need a bigger boat

[@mers800]

@@CodexandCo. probably a boat 2x bigger than a normal one back then

[@DirtMerchant693]

Not quite the Caribbean but a couple lads and I sung this while sailing around a local lake lmao. Shit hits different fam

[@pithypandora4455]

You can Assassins creed 4 for make ya crew sing the shanty for the song

[@pedrofernandezpena2]

I would change my name to Edward Kenway

[@benjaminleitch8383]

"In a world without gold we could've been heros"

[@blacklegbeastro5295]

If people cared more for family and friend than gold and glory the world would be a better place. For the world is dark and horrid, no longer do we need people frowning money and bissnisses at there problems, nor will 'tweets' and 'fasebooks' solve everything. What we need is people to rase a sword of kindness and rituousness and cleanliness and care, to fight when no others dare, even if all we do fails at least we can say we were on the right side. I hope you will copy this and send it around(include everything, even what's in the brackets as who knows, it may just brighten someons day.

[@stefandelgado4336]

Edward "Blackbeard" Teach (1719)

[@jacobnugent8159]

@@blacklegbeastro5295 well said

[@blacklegbeastro5295]

@@jacobnugent8159 thank y kindly

[@kellywilliam3708]

@@stefandelgado4336 not even remotely a real quote, should attribute it to the game instead of the man/year, and fwiw, he died in 1718

[@benester4225]

Thank you so much for this!! I’m using this in my dnd campaign for a very quiet sad moment. My players failed to save a group of “pirates” in time during their huge quest and they’re sitting in the main ale house in the thief city by the sea and a brother of one of those who died is the one who begins to sing. The entire bar sings in unison somberly to remember the sailors. I intend on making my players tear up lol

[@JapetoYT]

Now THATS good DM-ing. Thats simply genius. How did they take it?

[@benester4225]

@@JapetoYT I try lol. They actually got really upset which was intended but what I didn’t think would happen was that they became super bloodthirsty. The reason the group of npc’s died is bc they were attacked at sea by an enemy type we made up called Hobgoblins. They are really dangerous in large numbers. One of my players stood up after the song and asked the ale house who would go with them to Twilight Island where the hobgoblins make base and wipe them out. So I basically had to make a dungeon on the fly, but thankfully I still had some unused ship combat maps and some puzzle rooms for once they were on land

[@benester4225]

And I should say our Hobgoblins are not the same as the ones in the monster manual or online. We created them to be a bit more grotesque and dangerous

[@JapetoYT]

@@benester4225 Oh wow, that is unexpected. However, at least they took their revenge lol

[@vonskyme9133]

​@@benester4225now have them go to rid a remote village of their problem with a Drake. Make sure you only ever call it by that name until they hear it for the first time, then put on Moby Duck.

[@carsonphillips8008]

It feels weird to think that I only found out about The Longest Johns this year. You guys have been such a big part of my life this year, from the songs, to the streams. Thank you for making this year so much better for me, and for others I’m sure.

[@thelongestjohns]

Thanks for watching us. We've loved it all!

[@TheRocksEyebrow20]

I couldn't relate more. This music has really been in my heart all year; through the fears, the anger & frustrations, and the sorrow & grievings. Thank you Lads, for everything.

[@wiiplayers19]

Honestly same. I’ve been into shanties for some time which is why I was astonished to find them. I knew a good majority of the tunes and the composition is on par with the best. This has been a great addition to any playlist, and a must have for shanty and folk fans

[@meg-is-asleep]

Yes! I love shanties and folk music (growing up listening to Seamus Kennedy and going to the Renaissance Festival every year) and this band in particular has brought me so much joy in an emotionally difficult and draining year. My friend James sent me the link to this video because we both like the Longest Johns and it is just so nice to have a thing you like and other people who like the thing and want to like the thing with you.

[@walterheisenbergwhite7212]

Same here. I hate Tik Tok, but that one video with the three guys singing Wellerman brought me here and it's one of the best things that happened to me in 2020.

[@celuria4481]

oh, this brought tears to my eyes. the variety of people, and personalities, and ways of singing- i saw at least 3 different sign language translations there!

[@therubithus]

i counted almost 8 or 9 translations

[@emilyarmstrong83]

This is a genuinely inspiring video.

[@SpeedyWheelzOfficial]

Hey! I'm one of the people who signed (I used BSL!) I'm glad you liked it

[@1nOnlyTeaAddict]

This aged like a mega pint of fine wine

[@Satria-lv8qk]

W

[@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD]

The true mega pint 😖

[@rapj.r.6133]

Aged like a jar of dirt

[@rook9714]

it's about quitting your shitty job lol

[@SnappySnapfire]

@@rapj.r.6133 Your a Dumpster Fire of a Rapper. A joke. What are them beats and bars? This so much better then you will ever be. LMAO Get real kid

[@sam.tastic]

Still just as incredible as it was the first time. All the interesting background settings, people singing in beautiful places outside, all the singers in random costumes, the couples and families and small groups who sang together in one submission, the adorable cat cameo, the handful of people using sign language, young children all the way up to the very elderly, a few people singing while playing along with their own various instruments...*sigh* idk. it all makes my heart happy. ❤️

[@czanary708]

Players of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag are also singing along. When I travel the seas of the game without heavy rain and no battles, I'll skip other sea shanties and find ''Leave Her Johnny''.

[@spacehazard3540]

I skip till I find the lowlands away

[@prumset6059]

So many forget about rogue, even though that has better shanties than AC4, 100%

[@JoeMama-uw9ew]

@@prumset6059 I still have Rogue

[@Enderplays12]

Just imagine. This song most likely would need a small fleet of ships to even be possibly sung at this scale. It's a world first. The True Shanty.

[@JacopoSkydweller]

Up to 800 people on a ship of the line of the first rate in the 17th century. But that's me being pedantic. Truly was a fantastic choir.

[@SubaruPieter]

@@JacopoSkydweller Yeah, on HMS Victory, just before Trafalgar. Or on the entire British fleet just before the battle! Imagine that!

[@mikenolan8044]

How many singers do we have? We're gonna need a bigger boat!

[@ralphcaluag2403]

Imagine this is the ending of PotC where Jack finally got his deserved ship and sailed towards the sunset. And for Mr. Depp, Leave her Johnny.

[@sunic2697]

If anybody is currently sorting by new comment and seeing this! At the time of typing they are having a wellerman community project and they'd love to have you!

[@thelongestjohns]

That we would!

[@melodieholmes8808]

How do you join in? I can't sing very well at all, but I've just discovered these guys and they are now all I listen too

[@sunic2697]

@@melodieholmes8808 on there second newest video wellerman community project you play the video through and once they start singing the song you record a video of yourself singing along on your phone. Once you've done that in the description of that video you can submit a file and thats where you submit the video. Then you have to sign some waivers and you'll be good to go

[@matejlieskovsky9625]

@@melodieholmes8808 Don't worry about not singing well. We all sound bad when listening to ourselves. The choir will do its magic and make it awesome anyway.

[@gabematamoros0707]

I'll love to be a part of it :D

[@lemjustlem]

Song is like sport; it has the amazing ability to bring the world together in a way that will NEVER be outdone!

[@eunicebrimble6798]

When the end credits of your life are playing...

[@fellowgamers5417]

Damn I felt tht😢

[@maximumgravity]

I had the same thoughts

[@Hans140]

I want this to be played at my funeral

[@rat-in-the-void]

Underrated comment

[@thomaslinneman4747]

Same

[@alexhinners]

Man. I don't ever cry from songs, but something about this just hit the spigots and got those peepers washin' back out t' sea...

[@krsball]

Eye hope they come back in with the tide, mate.

[@montgomeryscot6623]

Same. It hit me out of nowhere, hard

[@elijahbrown435]

something about large choirs and the almost echo that comes from it, gets me everytime

[@jordyncollier919]

listen to Loch Lomond...

[@Hans140]

Its al'right chap, we feel ya too

[@andreidegrastien4218]

Not even gonna lie, this song just has a "moving on" vibe that hits me right in the nostalgia parts of my brain and can at times make me almost cry. Absolutely 10/10

[@gandalf_thegrey]

As an avid european football fan and regular stadium enjoyer i was always convinced that a dozen or even a thousand voices all unable to hit a correct note WILL sound absolutely great when they sing together. There is something powerful and beautiful in combining so many voices. Visiting a stadium regularly also convinced me that the greatest hobby of humanity is undoubtedly singing and creating rhythms, there is something instinctive and natural in that. And the feels you get :o

[@adamdaniel6915]

Not gonna lie, nearly cried while listening to this song.

[@NateSchulte]

You're not the only one

[@midnight4247]

I'm crying rn 😅

[@Randomness823]

wiping away tears right now just to make sure I don't make any spelling errors as I reply haha

[@patrykmilczarek689]

Man, my eyes wasn't that wet for a long time.

[@Ravencof]

I def did lol *goes back to listening to Doom Eternal* NO MORE SADNESS, ONLY RIP AND TEAR

[@theoneandonlyranch4552]

as a choir singer whose final year of highschool chorus was cut short, this genuinely makes me tear up, i miss singing with people so much, it is and will always be one of my most favorite feelings in the world

[@justinhicks6816]

i cant possibly agree more.

[@irishenterprisesllc7414]

Some of the best times I ever had when I belonged to HS and college choirs and madrigals.

[@edking2940]

join a church choir to renew those good times.

[@theoneandonlyranch4552]

@@edking2940 i actually was already part of one before covid even happened but that had to he stopped too. Hopefully be back soon

[@eskurian8565]

same here Ranch, hope to get back to it soon. (-: Enjoy the magic!

[@FleurMarigold]

ever since I started seeing you guys around you've kept getting cooler!

[@SAFIS448]

Yez

[@gabrielmerchant]

Never fails to make me cry. Seeing everyone, their stories on their faces, surrounded by their home.. I don't want our planet to die. I don't want humanity to die. There's horrible people, real monsters, disaster, and trauma - I've seen my own share of all that. But i still love humans, despite it all. This video is one of my reasons to keep living and fighting. I just hope I have a planet to keep doing that in.

[@realmofthemisunderstood166]

This song really, really hit me. The day it was released was the day I was preparing to pack up and leave my life as I’d known it for the past 22 years of my life behind. I moved across the country, left everything and everyone I’d ever known behind. And though it was incredibly hard, it was in my best interest because what I was so desperately clinging to for the comfort of familiarity wasn’t good for me. Coming back to this after I’ve done so for a reminder that I’ve made the right choice. Thank you longest Johns, I’ve been a fan of yours for about a year and am so glad to see you getting the recognition you absolutely deserve.

[@milomousavi4843]

my friend, I will immigrate in a year and leave my people behind as well. It takes guts to chase your dreams, choose the hard path and to make different decisions than the most. you'll be alright. stay weird

[@seanchan7167]

Bless you my friend, may the winds bring you safely where you desire.

[@ArYouHam]

I hope your name is Johnny

[@ulalaFrugilega]

Cudo's. What a brave decision.

[@James-re6co]

It's called taking a geographical cure and it's not going to work. The emptiness is still there... The emptiness is still there.

[@fullmetalpsyche7755]

They included people using sign language. That's some next level stuff!!!

[@jmercedesd]

I noticed that toom so awesome! Especially since I can imagine lip-reading parts of this would be challenging.

[@cthulhugamer7408]

Wouldn’t be surprised if I saw my mom signing

[@Slayr.]

Imagine being on a cruise or something, you start singing and people start joining in one after another. Mostly singing the main chorus since they don't know all the lyrics. Once again bringing back the natural harmony we humans can create from thin air. The seas have long missed our voices.

[@Vandalgia]

Imagine you was a captain of an old ship. You've been sailing with her for as long as you can remember. You remember the joy you had, all of the hardship you have to endure as you sail the treacherous ocean with her and your crew. But at one point in your life, you've become too old to sail and your beloved ship is too old and too broken to set sail. There are a lot of patch on her hull and her sail. One of the mast are just outright broken. The rudder are just not responsive anymore. Your adventurous spirit are still burning ever brightly, but it's time to say goodbye to your old ship, and even with all of the money you've amassed through your entire life, you can't ever hope to fix her. You refuse to let go, but your first mate was right, it's time to leave her for your voyage has finally reached its end. As you sail for one last time to the harbor, this was the last song you sing with your crew as you remembered everything you've went through with your ship and your crew.

[@johnprimeaux925]

@@Vandalgia THIS - that is what this song is ALL about. Perfect. Just perfect. from an old salt.

[@Vandalgia]

@@johnprimeaux925 I hope your ship get the burial she deserved.

[@MsSteelphoenix]

A friend of mine does tallship sailing, and she has a lovely voice; she sings on watch and it's the most wonderful thing.

[@rinzler9760]

@@Vandalgia And that's where Assassin's Creed: Black Flag comes into the picture. It lets you experience everything you said right now.

[@ExpertAssass1n]

Just look at every person. No difference..no division when it comes to music. its truly the one thing that can make everyone get along.