Timestamps: 0:00 Banks of the lee 0:01 good bit 0:02 even better bit 0:03 really really good bit and so on... haha

Haunting...mystical...perhaps even adequate.

everyone else: banks of the lee JD: banks of the L E E E E E E

forgot that I'm on an american VPN and I was still enjoying the last notes and the forest scenery when they hit me with a 200% volume star spangled banner in the ad. _SIGN THE CARD TO THANK OUR TROOPS_ lmao

When two lovers meet down beside the green bower When two lovers meet down beneath the green tree When Mary, fond Mary, declared to her lover "You have stolen my poor heart from the Banks of the Lee" I loved her very dearly, so truly and sincerely There was no one in this wide world I loved better than she Every bush, and every bower, every wild Irish flower Reminds me of my Mary, on the banks of the Lee. "Well, don't stay out late, love, on the moorlands, my Mary Well, don't stay out late, love, on the moorlands from me" How little was our notion when we parted on the ocean That we were forever parted from the Banks of the Lee I loved her very dearly, so truly and sincerely There was no one in this wide world I loved better than she Every bush, and every bower, every wild Irish flower Reminds me of my Mary, on the banks of the Lee. I will pluck my love some roses, some blooming Irish roses I will pluck my love some roses, the fairest that ever grew And I'll lay them on the grave of my own true lovely Mary In that cold and silent churchyard where she sleeps 'neath the dew I loved her very dearly, so truly and sincerely There was no one in this wide world I loved better than she Every bush, and every bower, every wild Irish flower Reminds me of my Mary, on the banks of the Lee. (Here’s the lyrics of the song if anyone is interested. Great song guys! Keep it up. I love this one so much!)

Respect to JD for that super-low note at the end of the chorus!

Most underrated longest John’s song

Love the poignant imagery of fungus (re-life? Decay? Immortality?) when you sing about giving her roses

I love this song, not just because it sounds nice but because it tells a lesser told story. It tells of a man going abroad for work or war, and coming back to find his love deceased; This is great because there are so many songs about the man dying and never coming back and it feels so fresh.

That's the thing about Irish music, lads. If it's not a Drinking Song, it's a "Depress-Ya-To-Drinking" Song.

I know I've already left a comment, but I felt like another comment was due to give true appreciation of this song. It is so peaceful, sorrowful, and tender all at the same time. The harmony you all have together is stupendous. It gives the song a very lament-full tone to the song. Even the small things like the water trickle and the humming while the melody is being sung add so much to this song that makes it beautiful to hear. To listen to this gives me so much inspiration creatively and I am so glad you all worked on this.

I love Andy’s voice and of course all the beautiful harmonies

Just casually slipping out a bass-y B1(?)....- Gorgeous tune! Amazing arrangement!

I sang this song as a Bard in a game of D&D, and I couldn't finish it without crying. Everyone loved it. I changed the word "Irish" to "Elven" to fit the world.

Those aren't tears. My eyes are just sweating.

What do you mean I'm crying? I'm not cr... Oh damn, you're right, I am...

A new Longest Johns video? Excuse me while I put my entire life on hold for four minutes and forty-five seconds, this is important.

Sweet jesus that B1 at 2:49 was one of the best I've heard.

Currently crying in a Starbucks waiting for a school interview. Thanks for the tear-eyes lads, if I don't get in I blame you

This is most certainly ADEQUATE!

The comment section of TLJ videos are treasure troves. I think I just “liked” a couple dozen posts from two years ago. But they’re so true, this is a work of art more than a music video. It’s also a damn fine tune to accompany letting oneself have a good cry.

guys, I wish you all to never lose your loved ones, your family, your friends

That this song has the fewest plays (on Spotify) of all the songs on the album is a travesty. I keep coming back to this song, and find myself singing it, to myself or aloud, at work as the evening draws on. Thanks again for introducing me to this beautiful song.

I can't imagine how hard this would be singing at double speed. Incredible job!

Dearly love this song. Someday I hope to sing it as well as Andy.

OH HELL YEAH. A D E Q U A T E

As a basso profundo, this is definitely one of my favorite songs to cover

Wow what a voice you don't hear group's harmonizing anymore with is sad

Can’t wait for the new album. And a very adequate song 10/10 would adequate again. Anyway there’s quite a few songs I hope to see in the album. Bonnie ship the diamond, this one, parting glass, Polly on the shore, chicken on a raft, Sam Hall. looking forward to it regardless 👍🏼

Currently sitting alongside the River Lee here in Ireland listening to this. Beautiful song!

My Marie did not die, she only destroyed my heart. So did this song, it hit home. Absolutely beautiful and captivating. Great work, I'm gonna go cry now 😭 lol.

One of the most adequate songs of all...

that bass is incredible :D

These vocals make me cry. I don't know why. It's almost angelic. Perfect.

I saw this on Spotify, at first I avoided it until I actually gave it a listen. One of my favorites now

This brings a tear to the eye of even John Paul Jones (who was indeed a pirate). Great performance guys I am going to sing this for my choir teacher to see if the boys can sing this for our concert

The cinematography is amazing!

My best friend killed himself the day after this came out it’s still my favorite song from you guys I listen to it often. Thankyou so much longest johns

I don´t know from which world these sounds come from. Respect. 😄😃😃

This will always be my favorite band

WAIT WHY DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 98K VIEWS

I'd say this is one of your most emotionally powerful videos. A beautiful location and with such amazing harmonies. This adequately warms the cockles of heart. Well done lads!

If I could like this video more than once, I absolutely would. I love this version

Dang this is depressing but really good

Probably the most depressing song on this channel so far. Exactly what I need right before my first A-level exams Love it

One of my new favorites from you guys, right up there with Fire and Flames. All I will say is that I can imagine how odd it might have felt to sing this somber tune at almost twice the speed for recording, given the matched lip movements compared to the slowed water throughout. Nevertheless, regardless of whatever silliness night have been felt, truely a lovely rendition of this song. Thank you!

The slow motion cant be appreciated enough. The timing is impeccable, it so well done.

Very nice !

I don’t know much about how music portrays emotions other than what my ears tell me, but this 3:33 that’s what death sounds like. Listening to this gives me pretty much the same onslaught of emotions as actually hearing news of a loved ones death. Ya nailed it.

Such a sad song, but beautifully filmed & sung. Well done all of you. Another triumph. x

Just when I thought I was past my depression for the day 😓

Apart from a song, that touches the deepest part of my soul, I love how you guys composed the shot with Andy in orange jacket to make him stand out as the lead voice here. Beautiful work!

Right in the feels

This was sorrowful and wonderful, bittersweet and haunting. The harmony you all have together when singing is nothing short of beautiful in every song. Thank you all, so much, for the work you do in keeping folk and shanties alive.

Pure Adequacy as always!

Once again meeting my very high expectations! Keep up the amazing work! -Barry

Beautiful.

Haunting harmonies indeed.

This is the first time I actually paid attention to the lyrics, and it gave me the chills...

Jolly good lads, jolly good.

I've searched for most versions of banks of the lee and none come close compared to you. Granted, they range from 11 - 6 years ago

I LOVE that this was shot at a higher tempo / frame rate and slowed down to get that dreamy effect. really compliments this song

Absolutely outstanding. Some may even say it was adequate!

Such a beautiful song related to the river of my home county Cork :) Positively adequate

The atmosphere of this was amazing. Great job, guys!

like heaven to my ears 💎

Finally this has its own video its been one of my favorites from the stream :D

Holy carp! So beautifully performed.

beautiful scenery

Beautiful and haunting. Love it.

Oooooooo, yeeeaaaahhh. Amazing thank you

Thank you.

The 8 dislikes were people whose vision is too blurry crying to notice they clicked the wrong button

This is gorgeous 💕💕💕 so excited for the new album!!!

I STILL LIKE TO LISTEN TO THIS FINE ACAPELLO VERSION OF THIS SONG !!!!!

I'm a big fan of your work lads and this is just so hauntingly beautiful I can't describe it

Just got out of work and this was an awesome surprise. Time to fall asleep to your lovely voices :) hope I can come see you guys perform some day!

You find the most beautiful places to record, this is perfect

Hauntingly beautiful 💔

Lovely stuff, gentlemen!

Ahhhh...... Love the harmonies 👌👌👌👌

Everytime i listen to this song it reminds me of my step mom who passed from a over prescription by her doctor. Beautiful song guys, love your work

Fantastic song! One of my favorites to hear during the streams.

I have been waiting for this song for so long ! Beautiful singing and video clip ❤️

great recording. cant wait to hear the sped up version in the behind the scenes

It's a terrible day for rain...

Favourite band ever. Love your work so much guys! It's been great seeing your production quality slowly improve to where it is today, truly ADEQUATE.

Beautiful. Legendary. Thank you dears.

Wow. Just wow. Great job boys

Beautiful

What a great Song and you sing it beautifully

This a beautifully adequate video

Such an awesome song

I was just finishing homework at about 2 AM and then I listened to this. Dear lord, and I thought Shallow Brown was sad

This reminds me of the song from return of the king that plays over the massive battle

The location looks so picturesque, holy moly! The singing, though, it's great, Amazing, perhaps even... ADEQUATE?

God this is beautiful you guys inspired me and a couple of my buddies to start singing shanties!!

I can relate to this song so much and the way you guys did it is just beautiful. It's so emotive and I can picture every scene clearly, i feel the emotions as they slowly descend from love to tragic love/mourning , the melody is like a girl (I'm a guy so however it is for you) is playing with your hair making sure you are ok, the bass and undertone is like a cat purring as you stroke it or give it affection, the whole song is so tragically beautiful and it brings tears to the heart

Great job on the video, Abi :) Sounds superb, chaps.

WHAT A DAMN BLOODY BRILLIANT RECORDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HATS OFF GENTS!!!!!!!! This one is playing on repeat until its memorized for sure! Oh damn my boys, you did it...this is haunting!!!! I cant wait to sing it at a pub and company a sweetheart for sure fine evening! ^_^ BLOODY BRILLIANT SONG!