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There once was a ship that put to sea,
And the name of that ship was the Billy o' Tea
The winds blew hard, her bow dipped down,
Blow, me bully boys, blow!
Chorus (after each verse):
(HUH!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
to bring us sugar and tea and rum.
One day, when the tonguing' 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.
{Chorus}
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.
{Chorus}
No line was cut, no whale was freed,
An' the captain's mind was not on greed!
But he belonged to the Whaleman's creed
She took that ship in tow
{Chorus}
For forty days or even more,
the line went slack then tight once more,
All boats were lost, there were only four
and still that whale did go.
{Chorus}
As far as I've heard, the fight's still on,
The line's not cut, and the whale's not gone!
The Wellerman makes his regular call
to encourage the captain, crew and all!
{Chorus x2 til Finish}
#wellerman #community #worldrecord?
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[@thelongestjohns]

We’ll be doing our next community project when we reach 1mil subs on YT! Help us get there by liking, subscribing, commenting, ringing bells, shouting from rooftops, handing out leaflets, arranging tea leaves and interpretive dancing!

[@mikeoxlong499]

*It's showtime*

[@sparhelt718]

Here's a health to the company, right? Should be awesome! I mean adequate!

[@wajdiayoub4748]

How do I join and sing with you all

[@thelongestjohns]

@@sparhelt718 that’s the one!

[@thelongestjohns]

@@wajdiayoub4748 Sign up to the mailing list if you want to be first to know when it’s happening

[@FakeGamerGirlOfficial]

Literally crying for the editing software that had to put this together.

[@aridge09]

Oh hey there

[@CrippleX89]

Crying for the editor as well, poor soul

[@RoelTheunis]

@@aridge09 Can you make a video about how you made this?

[@xenokeksofficial]

Please count for me, if that' s really 6500 singers 😁😁😂

[@aridge09]

@@RoelTheunis sorry, me channels been dead for a while

[@avengelazrael789]

There's like one dude with a *seriously* deep voice that you can hear the whole video. Over 6 thousand people and you can clearly hear him. So cool.

[@Denley1526]

Probably JD!!

[@M_ldyCheese]

It is cool :)

[@aprilchronister9980]

I was wondering if it was my earphones my son got me for my birthday- that I totally was hearing super bass voice! I luv it; to me sets this version apart from (well 6,000+ voices certainly do to!) the many versions I have heard of this song over the yrs ; )

[@Denley1526]

@@aprilchronister9980 Just had another listen & it does sound like JD, black top & glasses & Longest Johns bass singer. Very deep bass like his Dad :)

[@aprilchronister9980]

@@Denley1526 I love all the voices! But my gramp sang in bbshop quartets 1929-1950-bass voice & by the time I was born in the 1970's, I was surrounded in voices! Either gramp & buddies or w/my mom & auntie ... voices in my heart & memories and bass especially~I love 'vocal only' groups! Thanks for the info!

[@FirstLast-cg2nk]

This. This is what the internet was made for. You cannot convince me otherwise.

[@_maria_3433]

It's so beautiful! So many people singing together!

[@11Argetlam11]

this, the josh fight and the tiktok ratatouille musical are the thin threat holding my believe in trusting humankind together.

[@comit8077]

And also to help me pass my classes this year without being taught by any teachers

[@jasmini147]

0:14 is when the chills Started 🤩

[@nigeladams8321]

Communication and collaboration between a massive group of people Absolutely

[@DivineQuetzalcoatl]

I like how there's not just people singing. I seen people dancing. I seen puppets, VR avatars, even a lizard and octopus. I seen deaf people, a mermaid, amputees. Such a awesome video filled with awesome people.

[@WoodlouseFairy]

thats why i like the inclusivity of piracy

[@addief3746]

You could have a majorly awesome game if I spy with this video Edit: I found the lizard, octopus, mermaid, and the puppets

[@MS31459]

@Only For Fun im pretty sure one of them was singing in sign language.

[@MasterTheTime_]

@Only For Fun Don't both mute and deaf people use sign language? Because deaf people can't hear what they are saying so they would have no idea if they are speaking in an understandable way, and mute people would have no other way to communicate

[@MasterTheTime_]

@Only For Fun That makes sense, but I always thought that deaf people were better with their other senses, and they would know the beat from how it feels? Though that sounds hard and it does make more sense that they are mute instead

[@AlexManMe]

Can we take some time to give a huge shout out to the editor, 6000 videos isn’t easy

[@JPBroadcasting]

as an editor myself... i think i got ptsd just thinking about it.... lol

[@thelongestjohns]

Absolutely this^^^

[@peterskipper9035]

My first thought exactly ... :D

[@crystalthompson5332]

YES!!!! this editor deserves only the finest sugar and tea and RUM! thank you!!

[@ralphjackson2518]

Video nothing, that audio timeline....

[@AXII_NYAN]

imagine hearing this in the vast ocean. you look at the horizon as a silhouette gets bigger and clearer and eventually you realize its a massive ship carrying 6500 sailors

[@I-KNIGHT-OF-YOUTUBE-I]

You would first crap yourself upon seeing this ship and then you would run away.

[@da_pimp_is_ereinsigne2466]

Ready to snatch your head and belongings

[@FiveTen007]

Or a fleet of ships

[@hisyam1664]

you'd just hope they have good intentions

[@62sy]

“Starving sailors” who also happen to be cannibals

[@Malinda]

instant goosebumps

[@Selena-of1py]

hey queen

[@eloiseconnelly3055]

Malinda!

[@joey3947]

I know right

[@insertusernamehere8575]

Yea

[@starslingah]

Yep.

[@purplehaze2358]

I feel like Wellerman was _made_ to be sung by like, a LOT of people at once.

[@Lughrochben]

I mean it is a sea shanty. I imagine they were sang by the crew out to sea.

[@jgeldart7393]

@@Lughrochben Yes, its a work song - helps to co-ordinate the crew, raise spirits, and pass the time.

[@jeffreyreynolds4732]

I Believe You but- I also Believe- this is a Wake Up! We are All to Be Loving and Caring of Every Other! I Don't Care if You're Purple with PukeBabyShitBrown Polka Dots! We ARE ONE!

[@cartoonkeeper]

​@@jeffreyreynolds4732 yeah also did anyone notice a random vtuber near the beginning of the video I found that amusing

[@KaufeeCake]

@@cartoonkeeperwhat the hell is a v tuber?

[@undonezodia1582]

The Longest Johns: So we have this new community project idea- Editor: *oh god not again*

[@WalidBachiri]

or his fee will be double this time :D

[@arnaudmenard5114]

Just whait to see his bill for the next one!

[@mnels5214]

Editor: 600 people AGAIN? The Longest Johns: Uh...not really...

[@CycloneSakura]

@@mnels5214 TLJ: Make that 10x bigger-

[@Memer9456]

I like how throughout the whole thing, even in a crowd of 6500, there is like one or two dudes you can hear consistently who are like 3 octaves below everyone else. They got the super basses for this one.

[@kenkaneki8802]

Yup I wish I had a voice that deep to be honest

[@Nareimooncatt]

It's a simple matter of mixing their audio higher, or the other singers lower. Not that hard beyond the amount of audio channels in use. I suspect they group several singers into blocks to make the task easier.

[@aiosquadron]

We have the base, then we have the soparno.

[@bobthebuilder6602]

I mean thats true but...

[@ladyrainwing6981]

I you close your eyes and consecrate on one voice at a time you'll hear it

[@rationalityrules]

I grew a beard just for this, as I took these lads very seriously when they said "You can't sing shanties if you got no beard". To whoever edited this project, I just want to say a big thanks : ) Really cool thing you've done here. You've certainly put in your four hours!

[@isolatedGirlthing]

A beard is great, but have you a boat, a peg leg, and the ability to shout ho and hold your drink?

[@JPBroadcasting]

HAHA nice! i shaved THE DAY they announced it so i have just scruff....so disappointed lol

[@screeny30]

I even took one leg of, because.... you know, you can't sing shanties, if you got two legs ;)

[@thelongestjohns]

There’s no reason good enough not to join us :) but well played on the extra effort!! And definitely mad love for the editors!!

[@mane53017]

I'll grew a bread for singing sea shanties... ... I'm a girl

[@microusb42069]

There's something just beautiful of a large group of people singing. Its like for one moment we're all one. No differences, were all equals in every aspect.

[@typenamehere166]

Can we appreciate the one guy who decided to go sing in a walrus suit on a boat

[@tammy4910]

What Minute?

[@comit8077]

Yeah I would love a timestamp

[@baccoSR]

is the girl on the right corner on 0:10 ?

[@baccoSR]

or the guy on the left corner on 1:05 ?

[@tammy4910]

@@baccoSR i think its the guy at 1:05 ty

[@enzoli23]

I don't know which part is more epic: - the people doing the lyrics in sign language - the little knitted octopus - or the guy holding a frickin' lizard while singing :D

[@EvonixTheGreatest]

You missed the anime dark elf and the muppet duet

[@cianbarry9207]

Where's the lizard

[@tehwhaffle3088]

@@cianbarry9207 0:36

[@flamefriends3842]

I think someone had a Brazilian flag in their background too

[@cianbarry9207]

@@tehwhaffle3088 Thanks

[@paulmoscatt6529]

For the person who edited this, may your CPU rest in peace.

[@techhelpportal7778]

Adobe Premiere has crashed would you like to restart?

[@scottwpilgrim]

Laughs in Threadripper

[@simonneutert8326]

IPad Pro M1 No fan running.

[@ExtaBeam69]

The watercooling became a lavacooling

[@Lookitssteel]

The GPU is probably on fire at this point

[@darklink-ih3hc]

Can we all agree for a moment that the sea shanty community is probably one of if not the most wholesome communities out there

[@alaric5521]

Man humans are insane you couldn't get this many people together on nearly anything but for a song people from all over came and sang this is beautiful

[@thatguywiththeface2444]

Its so very encouraging to see everyone adding their voices to this. People from all over coming together to create something beautiful.

[@LAGGANGGAMING]

Wars?

[@zeranebenyelle9520]

I am bowled over too. Go figure humans.

[@phoebusapollo8365]

The trillions of humans throughout history who fought in wars would like to disagree with you

[@catcat9808]

My country has song festival where average count of singers, dancers and musicians are about 50k thats how songs unite us.

[@Pixlriffs]

This was WILD. Now to watch it 10 more times to see if I can spot myself! What an absolute force of nature the Johns community has become. 💙

[@Zamtrios245]

I was not expecting him to be here. But I was expecting the unexpected so it doesn't really count

[@Galland780]

Ow wow you're here! I love your videos! ❤️

[@shanedonald5720]

Is Loyd here somewhere too?

[@Monstermoerder1]

Only 10? I'm not gonna find myself even if I'm gonna watch it 100 more times.

[@jesusdeputy931]

Whoah i didnt you would be here 😃

[@sergio.h1985]

Some are dancing, some are singing, some are singing with sign language, others are singing with their children, some are dressed the part and some joke woke up... It really shows that no matter how diverse we are, deep down, we all just want to live in harmony and unity and that those who want us divided are doing so against human nature. I love this video.

[@Khorvalar]

Five star comment! =D

[@cpenner7086]

Naw. Human nature is selfish. This just proves that even if it is nature we should push against it. And eventually we can overcome nature and unite

[@keisuketakahashi8451]

No we want sea shantis

[@sergio.h1985]

@@cpenner7086 lol kay

[@parkerc5410]

There's something so symbolic about thousands of people with different personalities, talents, races, styles, etc. coming together to complete a single task, I love it.

[@sebastienbusque2312]

Six thousand? Damn! The Wellerman better have tons of sugar, tea, and rum aboard!

[@settleluna7692]

We’re going to need it🙏🏻💗🤣

[@settleluna7692]

Especially the tea🤣🤣

[@goldholz]

Thats enought to man a linebattleship i think. So what are we waiting for! LETS GO SAILING!

[@JPBroadcasting]

well i got curious and two sugar cubes each for 6000 is only 105 pounds of sugar! weller man could totally do it!!! its the rum that's the problem lol as always!

[@goldholz]

@@JPBroadcasting did you include the weight of the crates and crew supply and crew weight (avarage men) in your calculation? Also what type of ship did you calculate for?

[@hklassehutten1476]

I don't know what's scarier Over six thousand sailors singing wellerman Or the ship that has to carry over six thousand sailors singing wellerman.

[@giuseppeconlan]

Not one of these comedians would be fit to set foot on a whaling ship

[@elokin300]

@@giuseppeconlan nobody said anything about them being literally on a whaling ship

[@spuriouslathos2518]

@@giuseppeconlan you think even half the poor souls who had to find work on a sailing ship were truly cut out for the job?

[@MikeHualoha]

It's a cruise ship!

[@giuseppe9653]

Just imagine in the middle of a battle this huge shíp singing any sea shantie, even the saddest would be damn scary

[@Micanomancy]

Me, proudly: hey dad look, it’s me!!! *points to a really blurry pixelated video of myself happily* My dad: that’s awesome :) Thank you guys so much!! This is truely fantastic

[@gummysnacksandknives9229]

You did great!!

[@ducklingchief8289]

Clearly you aren't raised by asian parents, good for you

[@luisa1786]

@@ducklingchief8289 wth 🤡

[@AdoreYouDarling]

Hey could I have the time stamp?

[@burst_kingnado1214]

Was everyone there at one or did each person do it alone?

[@Lila_UrarakaYT]

This is what the internet should be, people coming together to create and collaborate to make awesome content, memories, and a wholesome place to escape to

[@StopWhiningManguideCultists]

Yes brother (or sister) the Internet has to much hating. When we come together we achieve great things

[@TGM_GAMING1000]

instead we got twitter

[@Lila_UrarakaYT]

@@TGM_GAMING1000 yup

[@aceaids4000]

Respect to everyone who played a part- the people in costume, the sign language intepereters, dancers, and of course the editor(s) who had to put all that together. It's easy to close your eyes and imagine a whole fleet of ships singing this song together while sailing away.

[@airicastarwall1349]

Yes! I was blown away when I saw people signing, dancing, acting and other forms of nonverbal "singing"

[@sambeckett2428]

6,000 people is, like, 4 whole battleships.

[@rorygiambalvo2955]

Imagine being on the Wellerman sailing towards this fleet and just hearing everyone basically hyping you up.

[@PrincessRizu]

Oh dang, that's me in the beige hat on the left at 0:45 haha! This turned out absolutely incredible, how powerful to hear 6500 voices singing together! Insane props to the editor too, I can't imagine how long this took!! Thank you guys for doing this, this was so much fun!!!

[@TheRealSkeletor]

I think you can imagine exactly how long it took. How long has it been since submissions ended? :p

[@gibbiegames9759]

OMG HII! I used to be a huge fan back when I watched Jess :3 pls notice meh o-o

[@raf6029]

Rizu?! I didn't expect you to actually be in this! I'm a huge fan of yours, really!

[@anxiouspotato04]

ok was NOT expecting you here lizzy

[@WieldingEminator]

Imagine if 7 billion voices could sing this. Hey, music is the great uniter.

[@roninschmidt7260]

The person singing it in sign language was so wholesome!

[@laartje24]

The fact that you let a person join in singing in sign language just made my day. Disability representation is so important, and people with disabilities get often excluded from things like this, not because we can't join and do the thing, but because able-bodied people think we can't do the thing and write us off before even giving it a thought. So thank you for including everyone!

[@lavernasilver6999]

There are actually several people using sign language in this video, but I do agree that it’s lovely to see disability representation

[@maxproductions7793]

They actually added every single submission! If you go watch their old one, the one on "leave her Johnny" then you'll see 5 or so people highlighted doing sign language!

[@maxproductions7793]

@@a.wadderphiltyr1559 Just cause someone is signing doesn't mean they aren't singing. Some deaf people *can* sing, also the fact they're signing the lyrics is just fun. Stop being rude just to be rude.

[@maxproductions7793]

@@a.wadderphiltyr1559 You do realise people can sing.. and sign... at the same time? A lot of deaf people will sign and speak at the same time. Smh. Not *just* that. Think about mute people, they won't be able to join in any other way than signing. Go touch some grass

[@laartje24]

@jortpower2009 As it should be.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Love that so many people from so many backgrounds joined forces to do this. From VR to sign language that's the power of the community, and it's even stronger during hard times

[@hotpocketoverlord7800]

hey avery🤣

[@amog8202]

Hey avery

[@aepry]

hey avery

[@extremenerd4989]

Hey avery

[@PhuongTran-yj7wz]

Hello Avery

[@dcritelli11]

fun fact: ships at the time were extremly crowded so this is what songs sounded like. :)

[@dragobane4728]

Assuming it is mostly skiffs, how many ships would 6000 people need to be on

[@NoArtisticLimitation_NAL]

interestingly - this is a tonguing song, so it’d actually be sung on shore. They used the rhythm of songs like these to keep in time with each other.

[@blueghost1343]

To be fair, it wasn't all ships, it depends on what type of ship your talking about, if it was a whaling ship with ores, than yeah, it would have been massively crowded, but not all were like that, not to mention, navy and pirate vessels weren't as crowded as you'd think, they had a lot of people yes, but there was also a lot of space

[@seankellygaller6902]

That ship would be huge!

[@guttelol]

You just made that shit up lmao

[@getobrnrt]

At 0:57 I am paying so much respect for the girl that sang it in sign language

[@timefliesaway999]

Ikr

[@robby4850]

So basically it were 6499 singers CLICKBAIT jk

[@metallic_soul7379]

I give respect as well

[@BuzzSuper]

@@robby4850 thats deafphobic!!

[@robby4850]

@@BuzzSuper u mean surdophobic???

[@infinikki]

The fact that this sounds like MAYBE 100 people is a true mark of excellence on the part of this choir. To be 6500 strong and sound like less than 100 is about as close to perfection in terms of choir unity as it gets. Well done!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Schiiwyy]

Thumbs up to the guy with the deep Voice who Made his voice a Bassline

[@TheCentralofWoW]

It is glorious.. I do wonder, for it sounds like a KZbinr I've seen, so pondering who..

[@homercathy]

I think there’s several, but one I follow is Lucas Arnold.

[@chococopterpatt9241]

Sure it was the one that makes memes about women clothing industry, he made one and his voice is raspy and very distinct

[@jelvify727]

No matter what your voice is... if your in a crowd singing... it sounds epic

[@nadialam1202]

Unless you’re me, then everything sounds like a dumpster truck screaming.

[@StefTheHan]

@@nadialam1202 what the…

[@redacted-19]

@@nadialam1202 ahh but an enchanting dumpster truck at that

[@max-jx5ne]

*you’re

[@haloinfiniteisagoodgame1163]

@@max-jx5ne thou art made a mistake the 1st time

[@PhoenixStudios92]

Gentlemen, it was a pleasure singing with you :)

[@milacci]

same to you!

[@bjorn9744]

@Laurent Tuttino same

[@evanb.5726]

@@bjorn9744 I forgot what colour I was wearing and I deleted the video of me singing so I think hope is lost on me

[@bjorn9744]

@@evanb.5726 F

[@puff222001]

There's just something about 6500 people all grunting together in perfect harmony and sync that makes a person remember their ancient beginnings. This is so fun and impressive! I can't wait for the next big project from you all.

[@ThatCrazySylveonIsAtItAgain]

The fact that this song has united so many people during a time of crisis is truly awe-inspiring. I love it. Nuff said.

[@jasonlloyd1137]

i have a feeling that this grass root resurgence of sea shanties is part of a bigger theme. I feel like the passion for exploration is being fueled again. We have Elon Musk trying to colonize mars and Bezos trying to build commercial space travel. Another theme that can emerge from this is the urge to engage in sea ferrying employment. This would certainly help economies and lower unemployment in a crucial field that goes over looked. We could even see ocean living on a boat become a thing due to rising costs of living in a home! just some thoughts, the come back of sea shanties is fascinating!

[@bonzopippinpaddleopsicopolis]

@@jasonlloyd1137 😶

[@RabidPancakeDisorder]

@@jasonlloyd1137 Space shanties, space pirates, East Mars Trading Company, we're leaping for war to the 2700's

[@thelab5239]

I just want to thank The Longest Johns and their community for getting me slowly out of my digital shell. I have always been shy, when it comes to the internet. As far as I know, this is the first public comment on a youtube video. I even participated in this community project and started watching twitch, because of this lovely community. I try one step at a time to get out of my digital shell and take part in activities. I have slowly made myself comfortable with talking in the chat at livestreams and premieres and even on twitch. If I keep going at this pace, I might introduce myself in the discord server any day now. I wish every member of this community the best of luck and I am excited to see this video premiere, maybe a bit nervous, but excited nonetheless. I will be here when the premiere starts and will assist you guys in reaching the next community project, just like the other fantastics songs, I am sure you will bring out.

[@thelongestjohns]

Many many blessings to you!!

[@thejabberwocky5884]

Awesome!

[@AlexManMe]

Any day you’ll be starting an Onlyfans. In all seriousness, glad that projects like these bring all of us together :-)

[@nerfedirl]

Wait they have a discord how did i miss it. Thank you !

[@finnmoog7187]

I am really happy for you ❤️ go get'em🌞

[@sammysharptooth3198]

Y’all should do a Guinness book of records thingy for most people singing sea shanties at once

[@Jiffles]

Ew, leave Guiness the hell away from this, don't let them poison this. Leave it as its own bit of beauty.

[@Srcsqwrn]

Guinness is a plague

[@sammysharptooth3198]

@@Jiffles there a reason we said GWR we are the S.C.P foundation after all, and we are investigating GWR for anomalies.

[@anormalhuman266]

@@sammysharptooth3198 Bright I swear if it's you behind that terminal I will take away your chainsaw cannon. But hey good music

[@sammysharptooth3198]

@@anormalhuman266 Get back in your cell D class!

[@DeafMarsh]

The fact that everyone was on beat. Hitting all the notes on time is very satisfying.

[@Larariara]

There's a woman singing ON TOP OF A FREAKING SHIP'S MAST in 1:05 what a legend!

[@joannajewstrat9481]

Thanks! 😊 Work had to be done there anyway, so why not use it for the video too 😄 But sadly - no whale in sight. I am so happy that I had a chance to participate in this project, truly awesome 🌊

[@Rosebud-kz6hw]

@@joannajewstrat9481 Good idea, great job :-)

[@jito7377]

Yeah, she was instantly my favorite!

[@tankunicorn134]

@@joannajewstrat9481 legend

[@bun-chann]

@@joannajewstrat9481 legend!!!

[@climate_insight]

There's someone with a super low bass voice that's very noticeable. Very impressive

[@pokemon05100]

It's honestly probably many people with a super low bass, it's a pretty big crowd.

[@ageha4749]

Did you notice the lady's voice too? She's amazing

[@SuperChava]

Sheesh is corpse in this?

[@parkerbeebe4383]

Yeah I can make my voice that deep but whoever has that voice naturally is god amongst men

[@spookygasman5162]

@@pokemon05100 if you listen there is an incredible single voice. Sounds like a Mongolian throat singer hit pubertytwice. .

[@kuramakyubi1158]

This is sooo Amzazing!!!!! Mad Respect to everyone who joined in there!!! You all are LEGENDS!!!!!

[@ritasmith6239]

There were so many fun people to watch! There were atleast three people in pirate cosplays, two people were signing the song, one person was dancing in a full costume, one was actually on a boat, and then there's this one guy with a really deep voice you can hear throughout

[@thenoteworthy1298]

There were also a couple of people signing it

[@tdthedevilsrighthand712]

And a couple puppets and people with their pets.

[@midnightumbrmoon3644]

I saw a mermaid for a bit

[@leolionheart3004]

There was one with a whole group of pirates

[@kraneiathedancingdryad6333]

Plus at least one lady doing sign language🤟

[@Mcevoy91]

Look at everyone who didn't care about their differences and came together to make this epic masterpiece. We can achieve so much if we just put down our swords.

[@thelongestjohns]

Too right :)

[@raf6029]

That is just true, cheers to the Wellerman!

[@Draven_Michael]

Can I just be agreeable and keep my sword near to hand? A viking pirate's gotta be weary! (I totally agree with you though.)

[@superhpfan00]

my sword is wooden, can i keep it for brandishing to emphasize my points? i promise no splinters

[@Draven_Michael]

@@superhpfan00 I don't see why not. :)

[@comradekitten9883]

I was at a football (soccer game) and some lady was singing the national anthem when the mic cut out. The crowd picked it up, and the sound of like 80,000 people singing "Star spangled banner" was immense. The power of the human voice in large numbers is humbling.

[@alonaizifamily]

Americans being Americans

[@alonaizifamily]

It’s just a joke so don’t be afended

[@zabtronics]

@@alonaizifamily I mean, every country has pride in themselves

[@alonaizifamily]

True I did not mean any offense

[@FriedrichHerschel]

@@zabtronics Except for Germans. We're proud of not being proud.

[@-OneofManyNames]

This just warmed my heart right here. This is what humanity should be.

[@SuperDave1426]

If you knew what the song was actually about, I wonder if you'd still think that.... 🤣

[@TheFoilist]

Wow, I'm the first person to appear at 0:04! To everyone else who joined in, you sound lovely! It feels amazing to have been part of something so beautiful.

[@SaraThunn]

0:57 mad respect to the woman singing in sign language

[@marcoguzman095]

Actually are two women singing in sign language

[@onionman1202]

yup. mad respect

[@benianthony6396]

0:20

[@kingofhumanity]

Make that 3

[@rowdyhogue1370]

i respect this because my aunts sister is deaf

[@barrahart]

This is INSANE! Like... from the perspective of a fellow musical artist... Do you KNOW what it means to MIX AND MASTER 6500 VOCAL TAKES?! That's not even taking into account the practice and coordination pre-production. And the video editing... FAM! These are kinds of things that give me hope for the internet ♥️

[@konga8585]

They forgot the knocking...

[@filmecke2618]

@@konga8585 yeah not really important. I mean u probably would work while this is sung ^^

[@konga8585]

@@filmecke2618 I understand and would work while the wellerman is playing, but the knocking is a core part of the song.

[@angeldouche6197]

This deep voice in the background is really incredible. The mixture of all these voices against the background of the one so deep, added to an eclecticity of personalities, tear tears from me every time. ( Tears of love for humans obviously)

[@ashrowan2143]

Having good bass singers who can get super low is so under valued they can add such a unique sound that sure you may not hear the notes very well but you can hear the roundness and richness they add to a group can't be understated

[@osamaali3210]

1:53 when they start singing together, that makes me feel like I miss something I never had !!

[@threeglassjars6051]

2:05 I know this video is really old but I just noticed that you can hear a bunch of people resolving the end of the phrase "Sugar and Tea and Rum" upwards and it makes me happy

[@sethhancock40]

You i didn't even realize it until I read your comment and listened more closely. Man oh man, that hit me even harder, hearing both the descending *and* the ascending resolutions mixed into one, and knowing they are both there.

[@NoogahOogah]

it's barely a year old, lol

[@zappyapp]

old?????

[@marquishalsell]

I recognized that too this is my very first time seeing this video but I heard how excited they made it but what I loved about the ending is where they held the ending like it was a villain song from Disney

[@peter9477]

Old in internet years....

[@tinykittenlollipop1]

This is not supposed emotional, yet, with how beautifully this is done I cry EVERY time I listen to it. Well done to everyone who took part in this, well done to the editor for putting this together, well done all around. I literally am in tears every time I listen to it.

[@simplystupid5632]

every time i hear it it gives me shivers down my spine i don’t know why

[@ohthereyouarepeter1435]

Just found it. Cried as well, very moving 💜

[@guitarbass22]

Every. Single. Time. Without fail.

[@ironcut_left3025]

still a banging tune and an awe inspiring amount of voices together

[@GhostOfKotori]

When humanity comes together and stops their fighting, masterpieces like this are born. These are Citizens, Police Officers, Soldiers, Medics, Republicans, Democrats, Fire fighters, Teenagers, Parents, Friends, United!

[@cinamontoast2555]

Lets do it then

[@cinamontoast2555]

There once was a ship that put to sea and the name of the ship was the Billi o' tea

[@Hereallydiedforme]

@@cinamontoast2555 The wind blew hard, her bow dipped down, blow, my bully, boys, blow.

[@patrickokeefe7943]

@@Hereallydiedforme Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum

[@mnadhifirfanghani7c738]

@@patrickokeefe7943 one day when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go

[@colorado841]

Looks like the wellerman is going to need to bring a lot of tea.

[@punbug4721]

And sugar and rum

[@jacobmorgan7203]

One day when the roping is done they take our leave and go :)

[@SuperDave1426]

@@jacobmorgan7203 When the *tonguing* is done. ;-)

[@bronwiegobller]

i just envision the wellerman bringing buckets of tea, sugar and rum, and everyone on the ship just grabbing a cup and jumping off the ship

[@gamingwithroxas5211]

BUT One day when the toungin’ is done we’ll take our leave and go

[@jeffreyreynolds4732]

This is Astounding!!! I can totally Imagine what it would sound like with Full Orchestrational Support!!!

[@thelongestjohns]

We did! It’s on our Spotify

[@thebreadknight1209]

Oh my goodness your pfp is terrifying.

[@jeffreyreynolds4732]

@@thebreadknight1209 I agree! I don't look good with short hair! LOL!

[@briangabrielski945]

Its so beautiful what a community can do when brought together....

[@tonybodami43]

I wonder what the actual Weller Brothers would have thought about this considering this song literally swept the internet recently and now is a collab project of over 6,000 people. Interesting to think about, I suppose. Anyway, can’t wait to see this air, I’m sure it’s gonna be great!

[@Draven_Michael]

I wonder if their heirs are aware of this?

[@roundtable9230]

0:57 does nobody notice he polite lady that's LITERALLY USING SIGN LANGUAGE!?!?!? So nice of her 😁

[@a_randomdude3343]

And on 1:20 a lil bit right from the middle.

[@Elizabeth-po1tb]

A few are signing and I’m in awe 😂 I still can barely sign my name

[@comit8077]

And the editor MADE THEM LARGER so you can see them. I think I've hit stack overflow of respect for thay man... Nay LEGEND

[@roundtable9230]

@@comit8077 Indeed. I agree strongly. There is no number that will suffice to depict the measurement of respect I have for this master editor. God bless, computer man! (Sorry, I tried to use as many big words as possible lol)

[@serge4192]

@@a_randomdude3343 1:35 same as from 0:57 in sign language

[@jonasduwel1993]

Who else had the naive assumption that you would be able to find yourself? xD 6500 friggin singers, I love it !!

[@Piratenbraut]

I did find myself :D But I wore glowing cat ear headphones so it was a bit easier

[@nikoandmoo]

Took me a few times replaying it but I saw me, too!

[@GrafTrahula]

Idk, it sounds like 50-70 singers. 6000 would be a mess

[@mikesuch9777]

Love it! Well done everyone, singers and editors and all!

[@jacoblansman8147]

My mate Declan is in this somewhere and I've set myself a challenge to scour every frame of the song until I've found his face. So far I've been watching it a couple of times a day, every day for 2 weeks, and not found him yet. I won't give up. Edit 1: 2 months later (03/12/21): I have realised I will likely never find him unless he happens to be in the first 90 seconds of the song because past that, the clips of the various singers get too small to really distinguish. I'm still not giving up though, I will find him! Edit 2: As of 12/05/22 I remain unable to locate him. I require a much larger screen to continue my attempts to locate him, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

[@unnoticed4571]

I wish you the best of luck One of my lads is here somewhere as well, I've been searching off and on for him

[@annienemus7088]

Just hit pause and screenshot, then mark x until you find him

[@danielaverbuck5475]

don't give up man.

[@arnaudmenard5114]

If it's any consolation, I haven't found myself either... But I think I can hear myself at least

[@bismarckbonedaddy6899]

Find em yet?

[@redangelofpreventingharm]

I really appreciate the sign language singers having bigger boxes to be easier to see. Incredible work, everyone!

[@Hermelien17]

"AND THE WHALE'S NOT GONE!" Ayeee that's me and my friend as the two pirates right smack bam in the middle there! This turned out sooo good you guys - massive thanks to TLJ and the editors!! So proud to be a part of this!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mennod97]

I’m that friend. Amazing work everyone!

[@clockworkpotato9892]

You both look really good!

[@kae41]

YOOO YOUR PIRATE OUTFITD ARE AWESOME

[@faile66]

Tears. Remembering that time when everyone, EVERYONE, was tied together in their solitude. Works like this healed for real at that time. So glad we had technology to allow us to live this experience together, apart. It was only a year or so, but the feelings and the memories will last...

[@HomeOfKai]

Y'ALL I FOUND MYSELF! I'm the guy in the black hat at (1:48, bottom left) with the aggressive pointing! This was the most fun I've had in a community in a LONG time. Props to the Johns, props to all of you!

[@captainembers4521]

congrats on finding yourself so quickly! I don't think ill be getting that lucky here ;-;

[@havesabrpatience518]

Wow you mad

[@blindjedi2401]

Honestly this is one of the most wholesome and awesome channels on KZbin. One channel, one crew!

[@CelesteStClair]

Tell you what makes me happiest about this? This video perfectly represents an ideal vision of peace. It's just people having fun, doing something universal, singing. The thing that makes it for me is the fact that there's such a diversity going on that was highlighted a lot. You have dancers, animators, interpreters!!! There's people of all skins, from Melanated to Amelanist. People of all ages, from young children to the elderly. I saw Pride flags and trans flags, Lgbt+ people including heterosexual people. There were people with disabilities joining in, not held back. It's almost like a glimpse at world peace.

[@unwaveringdiscipline5489]

Let's all hope!

[@starclaws3716]

To a future of peace, acceptance and love! *clinks beer cup*

[@dh_bikerz4308]

this is what the sea is all about all of us it just calls us no one is left back

[@nathanfraley5430]

One day

[@akiratakeo4011]

This is... amazing.... i have no other words to describe it

[@kuilanegarrido8302]

There is something indescribable about hearing many different voices sing in tandem. Nothing on this or any planet like it.

[@zachsantana2390]

When this comes out, I'm gonna blast it all over my neighborhood

[@BW0413]

Your neighbor: *yo* *turn* *that* *shit* *up*

[@ravelterthetraveler]

Me if I was the neighbor: *Singing along*

[@zennyfieldster4220]

The first 10 seconds was good. Then after the “Hugh”, the chorus came, hit me like a massive wave on a ship and the tears started coming. I’ve never cried like the way I just did for a song. Beautiful guys. Beautiful!

[@DejayClayton]

Imagine if the entirety of humanity sang this song together.

[@thelorp5186]

POV: you're a redcoat and suddenly hear this absolute monster roll over the waves to see an entire fleet of Man'O'Wars flying different variations of pirate flags

[@thelorp5186]

@Joshua Skaug "A death worth dying..."

[@annanderson7]

Alas...

[@mysticrose2000]

*immediately switches sides*

[@milkywaydotmoe]

and then the one boat with the ahegao pirate flag

[@vexile1239]

@@milkywaydotmoe wtaf

[@jamesjensen4938]

I will *never* get tired of watching this. 6,500 coming together to sing as one is immensely beautiful.

[@KitCabaret]

This legitimately made me cry. Just, the sheer unbridled *humanity* of it, of over 6,000 people reaching out to sing together when times are so dark.

[@WorldNetExplorer]

A thousand people having fun together. This is beautiful.

[@PuffleFuzz]

6500*

[@WorldNetExplorer]

@@PuffleFuzz 6500 people having fun together. This is beautiful.

[@Draven_Michael]

To the Longest Johns, the community members that submitted clips for this, and MAJOR PROPS to the editing team. You guys have created powerful magic, there's no other words for it. 6,500 people all working in the same artistic project is.. I can't really put it into the words and all I did was listen and view this. AMAZING WORK ALL OF YOU. Raise a glass me hearties!

[@katieprince7954]

That was the greatest thing I've heard in AGES. THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!

[@OrlindeEarfalas]

I found myself at 1:17, on the right side in the sailor's cap! :D I had put on my grandpa's French navy outfit for the occasion x) This is so amazing, I'm so glad I was able to participate! A lot of love to everyone in the video - and to the editors! They deserve all the sugar & tea & rum

[@M_ldyCheese]

:)

[@jamesgrimes4587]

Aye, shipmate! They'll get the first pick of the booty.

[@brittanyg533]

This is the first community project I participated in, and holy wah, the response you guys got for the project was astronomical! Kudos to those who roped this protect together, and major kudos to the editors who helped it sail! Definitely will be joining again for another community project!

[@silverwolfgamer4100]

0:17 This dude is a nerd I can appreciate. Bottom left corner. He’s dressed as the Judge from Ace Attorney.

[@DaemonPrince]

I lost it at this comment.

[@therealkr1mstar]

I love it.

[@scottwpilgrim]

Good eye, sailor! We need a man like you in the crowsnest!

[@clacks5605]

my ace attorney bois where ye at?

[@therealkr1mstar]

@@clacks5605 HERE!

[@TACEUMBRA]

This is what I liked about humanity..Honoring the one who sang and created the song

[@theroadstopshere]

I loved all the costumes, dances, and skits people had going on in their recordings! So many talented people having fun with the song, it's hard to believe! The homemade Muppets in particular got a laugh out of me XD This was awesome, thank you so much for hosting it, TLJ! Fantastic work by the editing crew, this must have been a project of truly unspeakable proportions! I fully believe you went through pretty much every submission, because even my low-quality nervous garage recording was in there (which I genuinely gasped when I saw, almost definitely made my day or even week). Wellermania Week has been a darn good one, thanks for everything that went into making it!

[@embry_artfreak2699]

My mom came in and asked “what are you doing?” and so i gave her my headphones. Needless to say,She started swaying back and forth happily. This really is great!

[@Memer9456]

Male or female; young or old; we all agree on one thing: *Sea Shanties.*

[@BobRossCat]

@@Memer9456 YES!

[@artificialoutput]

I am left with shivers down my spine! One of my favorite things in the world is hundreds of thousands of people singing together in unison. The voices of many come together to create one familiar voice that everyone knows.

[@duetopersonalreasonsaaaaaa]

I love this comment. Can I just take that last sentence and carry it with me everywhere, please?

[@artificialoutput]

@@duetopersonalreasonsaaaaaa Oh my goodness thank you! I feel very flattered! Yes! Of course! I didnt know how to word it right at the time and maybe I still dont, but something like, the way hundreds of people sing merges into one voice, a voice that cant be imitated by one alone. And even though it can be hundreds of people you could never see again, you would still hear that same voice again when people come together to unite their voices!

[@wendy645]

It really shivers ye' timbers! 😁

[@ThroneOfBhaal]

A Wellerman refers to supply ships owned by the Weller Brothers who owned a whaling station in Otago, New Zealand, among the most profitable blokes in NZ at the time. :D

[@sarsifa]

Lads, it makes me so happy to see all thousands of us sing together - thanks so much for this. And kudos to the editors -fantastic job!

[@katem3]

you guys 🙌🏼♥︎ absolutely INCREDIBLE WHAT THE HELLLLLLL xx

[@thelongestjohns]

Thanks :) It was fun

[@yeoldeseawitch]

@@thelongestjohns meanwhile up in heaven with the real billy o'tea crew: MATEY! COME QUICK! THE WORLD IS A'SINGIN YER SONG!

[@CrossHighwind]

It was such an honor to be a part of this. I finally found myself in the sea of people after 5 watches and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Johns for this it means so much to be a part of this.

[@thelongestjohns]

Great to have you and thanks for taking part :)

[@tylerrussellmusic1562]

5? 5!!! Lucky sod

[@lexiklecksi99]

If this isn’t the greatest musical collab on KZbin, I don’t know what is ... The power of all those voices being united just blows you away and makes you want to join the shanty

[@Traveltheworld87]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: This is absolutely epic! That first "Huh!" by 6500 voices *shivers* And some of the harmonies are incredible! Thank you so much for including the tenor, baritone and bass harmonies for those of us who weren't comfortable singing the melody part, it made all the difference! I can't wait for the next one!! I even managed to spot myself. I'm the redhead on the "to encourage the captain, crew and all" part :D And, after about 100 views, I FINALLY spotted the thumbnail among all contributors as well :)

[@SilverWolf241]

To the editor: You are amazing, over 6000 individual videos and voices in one, just absolutely amazing 👏 To the boys: Thank you all so much for letting us be part of a project like this! It was beautiful! ❤

[@scavysaimon2637]

In time I was contributing to this, my dad passed away...I am grateful that I can remember him through this piece of art...

[@M_ldyCheese]

I'm sorry for your loss and may he rest peacefully wherever he may be. I'm glad you have something like this to look back on. :)

[@scavysaimon2637]

@@M_ldyCheese Thank you, I really appreciate it

[@speediiiyt]

This wonderful work of art is an example of what humanity can achieve when we work together.

[@evasmithturton5208]

a vocaloid... a bearded dragon... some dude in a walrus costume... ✨d i v e r s i t y✨

[@herminesupercatdrawz5091]

Zuko,,,

[@o_o5210]

Oh and an octopus ✨✨✨

[@soupman5836]

THIS-- THIS IS THE COMMENT

[@samanthayote]

Don't forget the furry a few seconds in, as well as the trans individuals here and there showing their pride!

[@milkywaydotmoe]

what's the timestamp for the vocaloid

[@Radoceanking]

I am so happy I could be in it this time! I only wish I would have dropped the last note down lower lol. Can't wait!

[@BigDavo75]

How do you get to be apart of the community videos

[@ahuman4734]

@@BigDavo75 When they start a new one, there will be a video explaining it. Basically record yourself and submit it.

[@thelongestjohns]

@@BigDavo75 Just like @A Person says. But sign up to the mailing list too if you don’t want to miss it and be the first to know when it’s happening

[@andymac4883]

I know that you guys already have the next one planned out, but imagine a community project of this scale for We All Lift Together. Thousands of voices all lifted like that... It was a delight to toss my own voice into this, and you can bet I'll be doing it again!

[@thijs_v_dam3973]

I love it very, very much there are people who do sign language. I don't need it, but I know people who do, and this is just great to see!