Wellerman (Sea Shanty) 1 MAN

[@greenwolfsierra9]

The moment I saw the original song, my immediate thoughts after were "I wish I could hear Colm McGuinness singing this.".

[@alyshabuckle2335]

HAHA! Same! :D

[@lexigrimhaive]

Same!!!

[@michaelajones5772]

Same here

[@brittverduijn2049]

Same

[@CrypticPlays4372]

same

[@invaderzam]

If my eyes were closed, I would have thought this was three separate people singing. Your range is nuts! Which goes well with sugar, tea and rum.

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks so much, mate!

[@rodney73991]

I agree with you bass way different middle.

[@andrabook8758]

i am joining the sea shanty craze now LOL

[@CaptainGurdy]

Rum being clearly the bass :D

[@someone-nf3ui]

what do you mean you thought they are all three different people I'm guessing they are triplets there's the bass one there's the middle range guy and then there's the guy that just helps with everything

[@LiliKoblentz]

That bass range is EVERYTHING.

[@RaukGorth]

The line "to encourage the captain, the crew and all" is sang so perfectly here. The delivery is so punchy, clear and the diction is outstanding. Usually English is mushy to my ears, but here, every phone has space to live.

[@CrypticPlays4372]

agreed

[@SemiMono]

1:48 yes, very nice.

[@ronocthewonder]

Colm was actually ahead of everyone else in this trend. The internet is so slow it only finished uploading now.

[@TheOffRoadDiver]

The longest johns did their version back in 2018.

[@isaacwright4910]

@@TheOffRoadDiver That one might be my favorite version

[@jackodonail1980]

@@isaacwright4910 I myself am fond of the Wolftone's version.

[@noahtaylor57]

THOSE LOW NOTES?!?!? Amazing work as always Captain McGuinnes, keep sailing!

[@nicholaselliott339]

Simple, clean singing with a low-stress layout for viewing. I think you did very well serving the YT community right now, and thank you for your efforts! Well done!

[@ModernRapunzel3]

may I just say: you are very articulate. I love your "c"s especially. My favourite line of this song is "encourage the captain, crew and all" -- the way you bite those "c"s just gives it an amazing harshness apt for sea

[@hewhoisme4343]

Without a doubt this is the best version

[@jamieleepescini2675]

Seeing as this is a New Zealand sea shanty I’d like to see you attempt a Maori song, just one of the classic that most NZers know nothing too complicated. Like, Hine E Hine or Pokarekare Ana is a couple I can pull out of my head but there are heaps.

[@thegardenofeatin5965]

As far's I've heard, The fight's still on. The line's not cut, *aNd ThE wHaLe'S nOt GoNe!*

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

That is definitely my favourite part. It's just so pumped up!

[@AnnieMay14]

That was amazing, I got goosebumps at that part.

[@lenkanavratilova1091]

I always get startled. Every. Single. Time.

[@weirdcheesey]

Definitely my favourite part. 100%

[@sebastianwendl603]

His singing is awesome, but at this part I really felt threatened by him. Still best part of the song

[@hotscottrulz]

Lyrics Here! There once was a ship that put to sea And the name of that ship was the Billy of Tea The winds blew up, her bow dipped down Blow, me bully boys, blow Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go She had not been two weeks from shore When down on her a right whale bore The captain called all hands and swore He'd take that whale in tow Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go Before the boat had hit the water The whale's tail came up and caught her All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her When she dived down below Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go No line was cut, no whale was freed; The Captain's mind was not of greed But he belonged to the whaleman's creed; She took that ship in tow Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go For forty days, or even more The line went slack, then tight once more All boats were lost, there were only four But still that whale did go Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go 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 a regular call To encourage the Captain, crew, and all Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go

[@hotscottrulz]

Huh, for some reason the last line isn’t showing up on this comment, but when I go to edit the comment, it shows up. Y’all know what it is anyway... We’ll take out leave and go!

[@bobcatthekittykat1075]

Can u explain what this means?

[@n8gixx6smith50]

@@bobcatthekittykat1075 it's the story of the billy-O-tea, a captain and crew who battle a wale through the ages, the wellerman (Weller brothers) were supply ships that would resupply waler ships and even pirate ships. Therefore unaffected by piracy as pirates knew without them there would be no more rum being supplied at sea. "Tounging" sounds dirty and funny but is actually describing one of the worst jobs in world history (to strip the blubber from a rotting wale) Long story short "as far as Ive heard the fights still on, the lines not cut and the Wales not gone, The wellerman makes his regular call to encourage the captain crew and all"! Hope that answers your question my friend! Also I could be off on my info I researched this song myself and this was what I got out of it🤘🤘

[@bobcatthekittykat1075]

@@n8gixx6smith50 thanks

[@GunnarSalyer]

Awesome! I love hearing the entire song rather than just a couple verses that most people sing. In story songs it's important to hear the whole tale. You've got a new sub!

[@westonodonohue9171]

I’m a Muslim and we can’t listen to music with any instruments so I really like these vids please make many more 😊

[@wolf-kissed]

Your range is fantastic, absolutely beautiful!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Cheers, mate!

[@maikeren144]

Found this chanel today. I've been binging him for at least 3 hours by now and I can't stop. I think he is extremely underrated he's sooo talented

[@CrypticPlays4372]

i found it 2 days ago

[@HistorytheShortStory]

"Soon May the Wellerman Come" (often shortened to "Wellerman") is a 19th-century sea shanty originally from New Zealand. It centers around a whaling crew's anticipation of a Wellerman, a supply ship owned by the Weller brothers, bringing crucial provisions including sugar, tea, and rum. The song's exact authorship and date are unknown, but its lyrics likely originated from shore-based whalers in New Zealand in the mid-1800s. The song gained a surge in popularity in early 2021 due to a viral cover by Scottish singer Nathan Evans on TikTok. Secondary Source: Colquhoun, Neil. "Soon May the Wellerman Come." New Zealand Folk Songs. Wellington, NZ: AH & AW Reed, 1972.

[@oscarellenius2007]

I know this is so incredibly difficult to make for the simple reason that it's simple. There's nothing to hide behind. You're absolutely incredible,

[@shannamac3974]

My dad passed in 2010 so to hear someone remotely similar to him bring my heart joy

[@landondougherty6609]

I love the fact that you liked everyones commment. Edit; this is now my comfort music :)

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

This one included!

[@landondougherty6609]

@@ColmRMcGuinness thank you :)

[@leostav750]

WE NEED A REMASTER OF THIS ONE!!!

[@user-ur4nl6dq2x]

I hope to see a Critical Role Fjord shanty that gets layered by a different critter until we have hundreds of critters all singing about how Uk'otoa IS COMING TO GET YA!

[@chriswoodend2036]

Quietly: Uk'otoa

[@TheAutisticSasquatch]

Uk'otoa

[@gaunjee4182]

Uk'otoa

[@jamiesunshine8836]

Uk'otoa -whispers-

[@jamesclark4532]

Uk'ah-who-ah? OOOOOOOH YEAH.... uk'atoaaaaah

[@lordrevanant6748]

I love this irish version as a fellow irishman i love this version more than any other one

[@petergwp]

warmest regards for every irishman, from your fellow i-named country. cheers lads! 🍻

[@evejhoang6556]

Not me stumbling on an Instagram cat video with said cat singing "there once was a cat and the cat was me, I made a little boat then I went to sea, oh meow my kitty cat meow! Soon may the milkman come to bring us milk and even more milk!" ... then immediately checking what is the original version, and if Colm sang it ❤

[@chipwilson4469]

That was much more pleasant to watch without 40 tiny faces in the background. And you did it with only 3 voice tracks. Very nice!

[@Ardjano234]

Haha although I love that version, I agree

[@GoFbassist]

You give me chills xx this sounds so so good, and in your accent, is perfect!

[@sebastianfiedler4765]

Your voice is just magic in my ears! Bless you 🙌🏻

[@Fallenangel8774]

I never subscribed to a KZbinr as fast as I did here. In the first 30 seconds of the first video seeing you in. Amazing job, killer range. I can't believe I am just finding you! Can't wait to see what else you have done!

[@Patoriiii]

That was awesome! Wasnt expecting that super deep voice HAHA

[@Keiawyn]

At last! ;) I've been waiting for you to join this party. Granted, you were already there well ahead of the trend. Job well done, as usual! Your range, man . . . your range

[@cap_n_munch3139]

You don't even notice that there isn't ANY music. It's entirely a capella!

[@thegodwarsable]

Amazing, your vocals is so amazing! I'm speechless.

[@LunarWanderer17]

Your voice is gorgeous!! Especially love your bass!

[@silthulhu2801]

Breathtaking. Knew it was a good idea to wait to watch any of these sea shanty covers until you did one xD

[@marlenaturpin3128]

Can I just say that this is my most favorite version ever! I've seen so many versions of this song it's insane but this! this! has to by my favorite.

[@pizzazzdegamer7844]

ninth day after I realized a collab between you and Rachel Hardy for the Ent and the Ent-Wife would be amazing

[@anniejons2732]

Im trying to teach some guys with low bass voices basic singing technique on a distance - which holds challenges, since most popular music is sung by high voices. Your shanties in low keys, with simple melodies are so perfect! They are like made to give guys with really low voices a chance to discover their natural range in simple, catchy melodies. Thank you!!!

[@mattbentley9270]

This is brilliant Colm ! awesome voice and accent, love it Mr

[@iceddz]

Amazing the things you can do with your voice sir. I bow my head to you!

[@SoulStyla]

this is the best version of this song i have heard so far. I really like it

[@asllenn]

I love that C2 😍, and of course the whole performance!

[@maccabeeanderson3987]

I feel like I heard this in a low quality tik tok recently. This one is infinitely better

[@Zoelibator]

This is brilliant. THIS is on point.

[@clarewebster2827]

Shockingly talented !! Love this

[@daintyfoal1981]

How is it even possible for one man to sound like an entire crew? its amazing

[@ArtemisDalmasca]

This song has officially made it into a D&D game I'm in! 9/10 its played in the taverns of most seaside ports my character visits! :D

[@yunamchill9169]

Oh man, this has no right to slap so hard! This is soooooo pretty. I can almost imagine a ghost ship story where the Billy O' Tea disappeared, but sometimes people will hear this tune from a distance and see the ship, hunting down this whale for eternity. If I ever pick up singing again, I'll demand a trio for sure to sing this.

[@deathproofmike8357]

I don't know how I stumbled across this, but I'm happy I did. I'm completely blown away by your range man! I would never have believed it if someone told me this was one person. This is awesome!

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

I was just thinking wouldn't it be cool if Colm covered Wellerman, and voila, there it was! Absolutely wonderful (as always)!

[@animecatloverru626]

This is the third video of yours I've watched, in a row. I subscribed on the first, and now I've created a playlist of all your songs within the span of less than 10 minutes. You are truly amazing and I'm very happy to have happened by you. Thank you!

[@dasaxophonekid7078]

My music teacher show my class this song and it is soo good Great job!

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

That's awesome!

[@teejay9189]

This is probably one of my favorite covers of the song.

[@kristyvoight3528]

I don't know how he does so many different voices It is so cool

[@Anakhet]

I had been missing the renfaire. This takes me home.

[@svenkubala5191]

Played this on a big line array in my Company (i work in the event business) and got completely nuts about how great your voice sounds!!!!

[@isabellecolas3842]

Very energic interpretation ! Lovely mix of the voices, congrats !

[@donalsugrue3343]

this deserves so much more recognition

[@wolfchasing]

BRUH your vocal range!!!!!! god this rules

[@renataabreu2020]

Amazing! Best version ever!

[@geraldinemcgowan905]

It is for sure

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

@@geraldinemcgowan905 Thanks, fam! ❤️

[@masked_0ne]

Never thought I'd see this and here we are is gos to show you always dont need actual music to make a song come together love it man keep it up! You earned a new sub for sure don't care what ya do I'll check ya channel up ^^

[@joniclemens7584]

I love all your songs, Nice looking young man with an excellent voice. Best of life to you.

[@randomfatkidonyoutube1400]

COLM YOU BETTER SEE THIS! Redo this but make a Celtic Rock Version PLEASE I would be sobbing

[@DelainyMeskimen]

AMAZING WORK 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@nikollor]

Such much voices in only one man. Not fair. I want to have at least one...

[@percivul1786]

A little cleanup and this is a fantastic piece.

[@totalwartitan5118]

I have been following this trend for a few months now, but I have always liked sea shanties.

[@ruslanpry]

Listening this before the mission. Thanks from Ukraine)

[@_Vexandra_]

First time hearing this song, so glad you're the first I clicked

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Glad you liked it, cheers!

[@rosedearman4301]

As if he doesn't look cute in every video

[@kelseymyrick4682]

Holy cow!! I love your voice, ive always loved all vocal songs but you my good sir have made it even better for me! Keep up the amazing work 😍

[@Jakeb0079]

Heads up to colm - I watch all your shanties every day no joke I look forward to my time pondering on Irish culture every single day wether the song is from Irish descent I have no clue but I know my ancestors were 50\50 Irish and Italian

[@loganmatthews1136]

I love this song sang by everyone including you.

[@graicenshriver1419]

Dayum man, this rocks

[@thejunkdog5344]

Absolutely stellar

[@tristandohnel4283]

I still wonder what eldritch deity I need to sell my soul to for a voice even half as amazing as yours

[@Sergeant_74]

All the triplets are vocally gifted, but the right one's bass sounds especially good.

[@dawnrosehethey9908]

they are the same guy mate, he is singing all three parts and merging them

[@Sergeant_74]

@@dawnrosehethey9908 read this, bud. Next time you meet a joke you will be prepared. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony

[@SuperKasper333]

Beautiful! I used to dance to shanties- my toes are tapping again. Thank you!!

[@cherryblossomnamiamvs4510]

I just made my boyfriend’s day by showing him your channel lol. He’s freaking out because you covered this and he loves this Shanty. He sings it everyday.

[@Mizuki__sama]

I love his Bass voice😍 it faces to the music a behind

[@gaelian_orkney]

Impressionnant, particulièrement dans les basses ! J'adore !

[@bazilon2878]

Fashionably late is the way to go. You've got an amazing voice my guy. Loved this!

[@markcreemore4915]

I just LOVE this cover of the famous Trailer Park Boys song!!😂

[@elljayusmaximus]

As awesome as this is, it gives me so much joy to see how much you've grown as an arranger and as an artist in the past year.

[@rayaofwakefield]

This is by far my favourite version of this song!

[@Irishwan265]

Brilliant Colm, fabulous sound, love it! 😘☘️❤️

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Thanks, Niamh! ❤️

[@jeremyoliviervoice]

Colm, what CAN'T you do? Just amazing. One question: Can we get more please???

[@fannyacapella8556]

Your voice is absolutely amazing!

[@Carpenter04]

been stuck in my head for about a week

[@XCrawlFan]

There are worse songs to be stuck so...

[@rabarbaara3689]

Just found it, but yes... it sticks

[@georgialeblanc6449]

I get a sense you really enjoy singing.Your talent is amazing! I love your voice.

[@aidan-cl5cq]

I have a boxing set and evrey afternoon i take a few breaks and listen to this edit:i usually have free time in the afternoon and I always get a small workout

[@lukabutkhashvili1050]

1:49 this part was super fire!

[@elenacutillashernandez404]

In love with your songs!!😍

[@creature7169]

One of my favorite Irish drinking songs

[@thesaxophoneboy]

The song is actually from New Zealand! The English-born Weller brothers emigrated to New Zealand and established a business selling supplies to whalers who would hunt right whales in the Southern Ocean. A "wellerman" was someone employed by the brothers, who'd arrive at whaling stations on ships laden with sugar/tea/rum etc..

[@creature7169]

@@thesaxophoneboy don't care. You say tomato, I say Irish 😆

[@mahiraopel3224]

Amazing

[@mrsjules810]

That's totally incredible!!!!

[@Szasz_Peter]

You dropped this King: 👑

[@MattTHEWombat777]

Another outstanding performance champ!

[@cyanmonk5016]

With the recent popularity of shanties, hopefully you can get some well deserved recognition 🥺💕

[@gargamel6480]

Man, you are so good at this

[@indianahoosier5794]

Watching "The Lost Pirate Kingdom" on NetFlix... and came across your channel. Down the rabbit hole I go again...

[@ColmRMcGuinness]

Oooh might have to check that out! On a big pirate binge atm! Cheers mate!

[@yunamchill9169]

@@ColmRMcGuinness Very relatable, good man. Every time I hear a shanty, I get transported back into my pirate obsession and I'm like "Oh, Poseidon, here I go again!"😅

[@pinkheart-randomcontent9559]

1:42- 1:52 best part ever