Name your pirate crew! GO!

YEAHHHH LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO

I just want to pay a moment of respect for the Irishman who had to sing about how he loves the British Empire without visibly cringing. That’s an almost impossible feat! Kudos.

The Esso Northumbria was an enormous oil tanker built at Wallsend by state commission to carry crude oil from the Persian Gulf around Africa to Britain in response to the Suez Crisis and Egypt denying British ships access to the Suez Canal. Her design was effectively a scaled-up version of existing designs, which introduced a number of unforeseen structural problems as she was at the time the largest ship ever constructed in Britain. She was also constructed on a tight budget to a fixed-price contract, and there were major cut corners in her construction. The story told in the song, of an oil spill and fire at sea, never actually happened. However, the Northumbria required frequent repairs and only served for 12 years before being retired due to fears of a minor spill. She was broken up in Taiwan starting in 1982, followed by her Sister ship Hibernia not long after.

his low notes are so unique and giving me chills al over my body.

For those that might not know, this song was written about the Esso Northumbria, an Esso Corporation oil tanker that was launched in 1969 and broken up in 1982.

"ROOOLLLLLLLL" (windows rattling)

God, did that low note catch me off guard. Don't get me wrong, I know Colm can get real low, but he isn't known for drops like that. So count me SHOOKETH!

The lyrics if you want them (I just copy and pasted from google): 'Twas late '65 at the old Wallsea Yard Where she was commissioned to haul the black tar We built the Northumbria there on the bar Roll Northumbria, roll For when the Egyptians they closed the Red Sea The call came on high from the powers that be To build a royal monster right down the quay Roll Northumbria roll, me boys Roll Northumbria, roll Carpathia Vengeance Celestial call She was the tanker to outsize 'em all From the banks of the Mersey To the port of Hulal Roll Northumbria, roll And fair princess Anne threw a bottle of wine And watched as the giant set down in the Tyne What lay ahead could no mortal divine Roll Northumbria roll, me boys Roll Northumbria, roll And it's one for the hot sun above Two for the empire we love And it's three for the fire that burns down below Roll on Northumbria Roll Northumbria, roll So come all you good workman Beware the command That comes down on high from the desk of a man Who's never held steel or torch in his hands Roll Northumbria, roll For atop a wild breaker the cracks in her frame Spilled her black guts all across the wild main She limped away through an ocean of flame Roll Northumbria roll, me boys Roll Northumbria, roll And it's one for the hot sun above Two for the empire we love And it's three for the fire that burns down below Roll on Northumbria Roll Northumbria, Roll

The fact this isn't on spotify is criminal.

HECK YEAH!!! Y'all have no idea how eagerly I've waited for this one!!! A preemptive tip of the hat to you Cap'n, for what will, I am confident, be another magnificent cover!

All your stuff is good but holy crap Colm, this is the perfect song for your voice, the performance has got such energy. Fantastic, keep it coming!

Yesss! More shanties! I don't know why but I love them, they sound perfect for friends sitting around the fireplace:)

I audibly gasped when I saw this in my reccomendations. Colm singing stuff from the Dreadnoughts was not something I expected, but my god I needed it.

Guess I'll be in chat for 23 hours hahah

This, Marengo and Joli Rogue are all in my top 10 modern shanties/folk songs. Very damn excited for this. It's going to be awesome!

As a Canadian I'm proud of our contributions to this channel. Still waiting on some Great Big Sea, though. If you’re taking suggestions on that front.. you would absolutely nail River Driver, A Boat Like Gideon Brown, Chemical Worker’s Song and The Night Pat Murphy Died 🫡

Northumbria was built in my hometown! Singing WAY along with this one.

Thank you for the amazing music I was listening to this song as I arrived at the wrong location of the interview late. Walked my anxiety ass over to the correct location. My face beat red, my legs were cramping, and nearly in tears with the stress of the situation. In a damn dress too. Despite all these horrible marks of a bad interview. I still got the job. :)

2:30 seriously the most powerful eb1 bass i have ever heard i really almost passed out with this part you are amazing

I'm a huge fan of your music, I watch all of your videos. And I can say that this video is the best you've ever produced. Everything from the arrangement to the singing is perfection. I was captivated, enthralled, and in awe the entire time.

OF COURSE COLM CAN PLAY AN ACCORDIAN...man you are a musical beast 😎😘

Holy cow, this has to be the best version I’ve heard straight from the first second, literally started the video and was shocked with a shiver to my spine with that amazingly haunting and powerful opening!

Sad I missed the premier but happy my ears have once again been blessed with Colms voice

This is easily one of my favorite Shanties of all time. Look forward to it!

I love the Dreadnoughts and this is an exceptional cover.

I love this one! The Dreadnoughts are amazing! Knew you could do a great job with Northumbria. Dear old Stan as a Canadian is probably my favorite of their's.

So happy to hear a much deeper and grittier song than what you usually do. This is a great fit for your talents!

The dreadnoughts are slept on glad u did a cover one id love to hear you do is cruel wars by them

Well, that was incredible. Not that I expected it to be otherwise.🧡

One dragon slayer to rule them all, and Colm is his name! Great story telling and arrangement/cover sir!

Day when Siberian refugee in Argentina is sitting and waiting for Canadian song from Irish

Beautifully haunting! Well done, Colm!

Jesus Christ, Colm! So much power in that voice of yours it will move Northumbria without any wind!

2:31 The power! I fell down and onto the ground. Couldn’t stop myself.

I was not ready for 2:31!! That shook me!!

I haven't had goosebumps like this in a while

Plot twist: This whole channel is not actually one dude, its a band of identical twins

I love the intensity. It's easy to see how much passion you put into this!

Jesus that drop at 2:30. Made my entire body quiver a bit.

You're hitting all of my favorite shanties, lately, and I'm loving them all!

I love when you scrunch your brow, you get that V line! Maybe you don't so it doesn't feel like a compliment, but I do mean it as one. I love listening to your "old" songs as much as the new ones.

Please make a spotify version of this. i love your version the most

Is it just me, or is his voice getting deeper? If so, that scares and amazes me equally.

I admire Colm's dedication to cable knit sweaters.

the vibes are legitimately perfection omg. time to loop this for the rest of the week

Colm, your vocal range never ceases to impress. That low note at 2:31 floored me it was so damn deep and mighty. Keep doing what you are, because you have a gift my man!

Loving this new color and smoke theme!

That low note really sounded more like a metal growl than just a low note. Amazing! =D

When you hit that Eb1 at 02:31, you do a grand impression of a double bass; first time I've heard a human voice do that.

quite cool when i’m northumbrian

Ye keep me going to Apple Music to find ye, then give em a good telling off when I can’t (even when I can!) cheers. My great papa and Nana sang these to me when I was a lass. I sang to my wee one’s, now they sing to theirs! Never let the history die.

At least, like, 50 of these views are just me listening over and over and over 😍😍😍

Thank you so much for covering this one. Ever since I heard the version by The Dreadnoughts I've been wanting an epic cover of it, and between the instruments and your stellar voice, you have absolutely nailed that epic vibe I envisioned. Definitely a new favourite.

OH MY GOD CAN'T WAIT

Oh ya!!! It's gonna be good!!

That bit when Colm hits those low notes. Mmmmmhhhmm

Great as always

Can you do a 2022 version for the wellerman? I would be so excited! The addition of the instruments in the newer sea shanties is EPIC! Also, can you do Davy Jones theme as tavern music? Please!

Always love more of this content. Bravo sir.

I live near the Tyne myself, in Northumbria. This song is ever so nice.

Love your harmonies and range. Amazing cover, amazing work as always!

AHHHHHH I need this on my spotify list. Love the original but you bring such weight and power to the song and I love it.

Built in 1969, The Esso Northumbria was once the largest oil tanker in the world with a beam of 170'. She truly was a royal monster.

I'd initially heard of the Northumbria from a sci-fi story, one of those "Humans, fuck yeah" things. I thought (and still do) that story was great, but I didn't realize it was based on a real story, a real ship. Your version of this song is fantastic. Keep up the great work.

Very cinematic thumbnail.... production gains Cap'n 🥰

wanna hear more of your deep voice... makes me shiver and I'm addicted 😀

It's 3:37 am and I'm on my way to work. Got excited a new song came out..... You've ruined my entire work morning. I'll see myself out! Aaaaaand back again when it's released because I'll be darned if I miss this beast! See y'all then!

Holy Oil Tanker Batman, that was bloody brilliant, and i love oyur more agressive style for this song thats usually a bit more somber.

I did *not* expect your voice to hit so hard, the energy of it knocked me off my feet. I love the original and I might love this one even more. Thank you for doing such a good job on this.

Would love to see you cover some of the Bards Tale 4 OST tunes.. they're beautiful Scottish Gaelic songs! Maybe "Iain Ghlinn Cuaich", "Cha D' fhuair mi'n Cadal" or "Am Braigh Uige"

I'm loving the smoke in the video, looks great

The best justice to this song yet. Killed it Colm!

Hollllyyyy crap!!!! The Marianas trench wants its depth back colm! That was AMAZING

Back to remind Colm that my spotify playlist isn't finished without this one.

Here we are waiting again. The anticipation is real

easily one of my favorite maritime songs and you absolutely fucking killed it. congratulations colm you’ve produced audible gold

Best possible notification I could have woken up to! Another excellent song, sir!

I Came back from a bad day of work to see that epic music was released, it made my night 1000x better. Very good job

Never, never heard a voice with this QUALITY

I just saw that you did this and my heart dropped, I love this song! This is my alarm, ringtone and I regularly listen to it on loop for hours. All I can say, that I love your cover of it equally. ♥

Love this song, thanks for the cover! Truly talented!

more of these please!!!

Yes yes yes! Looking forward to this one.

My favorite shanty covered in such an epic way - goosebumbs. Especially those low notes. Thanks Colm 🤩

What an amazing sound-I love this! I can feel the music in my bones.

Haven't heard a bad one yet, dang this guy can sing!

Not sure how I missed this one (thanks YT), but it is EXCELLENT. Love the HD film quality, love the mysterious fog and lighting, love the vibe. It's very evident that you enjoy what you do, and there's no replacing that energy. Love your music!! Thank you for sharing with us!!

I can't even describe how fired up this makes me feel. Hits me right in me bones! Just outstanding!

Omggg, your bass vocals give me chills all the time.

Finnaly been waiting for Colm to do this one for a while!!!

Love this, can't get enough thanks Colm.

Colm, phenomenal as always. Your vocals and creativity for music is incredible and I love hearing every new release. I love the dreadnoughts and was really excited to see this one, though now you gotttaaaa do the Edmund Fitzgerald pleaaaase

As my tastes have been narrowing, you are still on my playlist. Right next to my heavy, thrash, doom, and glam metal. And a few classic country songs, lol

Quite the growl to your base singing. I'm impressed.

Great voice and passion in the facial expressions make this a wonderful performance

Roll, Northumbria, Roll

Can't wait to listen to that on loop!

Absolutely methodical. Love your music.

Amazing cover, you’ve killed it again Colm!