The Grey Funnel Line | The Longest Johns (by Cyril Tawney)

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The Longest Johns

The Longest Johns

3 жыл бұрын

This beautiful and moving song was written by Cyril Tawney about his experiences of life and work at sea. It expresses the sadness felt at heading out to sea and the yearning to return again.
The video was filmed in Bristol Harbour on the wettest day we could find. We all got absolutely drenched and had a wonderful time doing so. If you want to hear this song more, it is available on our album, Written in Salt.
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@MrZumbu-dv5fm
@MrZumbu-dv5fm 3 жыл бұрын
Whoa this peoples are epic , i just found the perfect group
@sfdragon9946
@sfdragon9946 3 жыл бұрын
Love the random birb just floatin’ about.
@braydenlawrance2673
@braydenlawrance2673 3 жыл бұрын
Can we please get a chicken on the raft studio version
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe someday :)
@Denley1526
@Denley1526 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns We have the chickens if you have a raft!!
@braydenlawrance2673
@braydenlawrance2673 3 жыл бұрын
The Longest Johns Please
@braydenlawrance2673
@braydenlawrance2673 3 жыл бұрын
The Longest Johns also another thing that would be great would be a downloadable version of the “we all lift together” cover
@Jonepk
@Jonepk Жыл бұрын
Anything which preserves Cyril Tawney and his songs is worthwhile. This is also beautiful.
@kenlawton1531
@kenlawton1531 2 жыл бұрын
34 years sailing the grey funnel line and still going.....loved this.
@pastellasilver
@pastellasilver 3 жыл бұрын
I only started to listen to your songs about a week ago, but you already got me completely. When my brother showed me 'On the Railroad', 'Wellerman' and 'Santiana' in the kitchen while we were doing the dishes, I just couldn't get these songs out of my head. Now I have this struggle with all of them. I just love your songs!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
That's amazing!! One of us... :)
@sirtempelritter
@sirtempelritter 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it ;-P
@sangay9361
@sangay9361 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns gubel gable
@Wunel
@Wunel 3 жыл бұрын
Check out their Haul Away Joe, it's a banger! That's what got me hooked on them
@laynenishimura1675
@laynenishimura1675 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you longest John's for making amazing music. I'm kind of upset that I only found out about you guys a couple of months ago, but ever since my brother showed me Jollie Rouge and cruel wars by you guys I haven't stopped listening and singing along.
@kamic136
@kamic136 3 жыл бұрын
It’d a soft little melody I think, it calms the heart and soul to listen to
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
I'll take that as a compliment :) It's a beauty
@Fallout42069e
@Fallout42069e 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns you guys are from Britain right? What’s your thoughts how covid has affected Britain and your area in general overall
@thekebblesnbits753
@thekebblesnbits753 3 жыл бұрын
@The Longest Johns I absolutely love all of you and your joy in what you do. I play Sea Of Thieves quite often with you guys playing the whole time as I sing along as I sail along, sometimes driving crew mates mad and enemy crews to treaties! You guys are absolute legends and I hope you guys know how great you really are!!!!
@nitro2pow
@nitro2pow 3 жыл бұрын
That one dislike is the ship, hurt by your words
@matthewhannigan1916
@matthewhannigan1916 3 жыл бұрын
shame you couldn't have gotten the Folding Dutchman on the lake... Maybe another time!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
The Folding Dutchman is no more. Broken down and sold for scrap
@ninjacell2999
@ninjacell2999 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns Requiem in pacet
@NinjaWeazel
@NinjaWeazel 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns Though your next ship may be strong and true, you'll always be the Milkmaids crew!
@robhayes6915
@robhayes6915 3 жыл бұрын
its good to see folk singing from my home town 😊
@helenswan705
@helenswan705 3 жыл бұрын
Suitably mournful. we don't realise what distances and times away we oblige our troops and their families to endure
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Such a beautifully written song
@Robin_Goodfellow
@Robin_Goodfellow 3 жыл бұрын
The song I sing whenever I'm tired and homesick.
@tiny_wallaby
@tiny_wallaby 3 жыл бұрын
i cant get over how brilliant you guys are-
@epicallyeverything1872
@epicallyeverything1872 3 жыл бұрын
I love your music! I am so into history and your shanties give me a glimpse into the sailors who used to sing them. I love them and am stuck to you guys like glue.
@IAmThyOverlord
@IAmThyOverlord 3 жыл бұрын
I hope your day is going beautifully today, The Longest Johns, thanks again for the absolutely beautiful music
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you, and yes today has been rather lovely! Glad you enjoyed the video
@captainNfld
@captainNfld 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as always. Have a fantastic day/night everyone. Cheers
@kirielpapillon9169
@kirielpapillon9169 3 жыл бұрын
I first fell in love this song when Steeleye Span sang it. Thank you for a very lovely new version to hold in my heart.
@althepal42
@althepal42 3 жыл бұрын
This song hits just right
@peterdyson49
@peterdyson49 3 жыл бұрын
Superb Gentlemen! Keep them coming. Peter (Men Overboard) St Petersburg.
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Peter! Hope to see you again soon
@Platypi007
@Platypi007 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely lovely, nothing more than is needed there just four voices in close harmony by the sea. I grew up in the evangelical church in the southern US, and Southern Gospel music was a big part of that tradition, and going further back the shape note hymns of the 19th century which I believe drew on some english traditions in the 18th century also was a big part of the musical tradition I experienced. This is so much like that in the harmony and tune and general mood.
@imabud1203
@imabud1203 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my good sirs!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Thank you for being here
@lngo2328
@lngo2328 3 жыл бұрын
I think the chanties are one of the best ways to express emotions in music, chills from the beginning to the end of the song. Greetings from italy🇮🇹❤️
@mrempire7598
@mrempire7598 3 жыл бұрын
After a long day of work this is just the right thing to listen to relax
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear, glad we could help
@jackf9875
@jackf9875 3 жыл бұрын
Don't mind the rain or the rolling sea The weary night never worried me But the hardest time in a sailor’s day Is to watch the sun as it dies away It’s one more day on the grey funnel line The finest ship that sails the sea It’s still a prison for the likes of me But give me wings like Noah’s dove (like no one’s done?) Ill fly above her to the girl I love (ill fly a bobber?) It’s one more day on the grey funnel line Each time I gaze the behind the screws I wish I had Saint Peters shoes Then ill dance on down that silvery lane And rest in my true love’s arms again It’s one more day on the grey funnel line Oh lord if dreams were only real Then id feel my hands on that wooden wheel And with all my heart id turn her round And tell the boys that we’re homeward bound It’s one more day on the grey funnel line I’ll pass the time like some machine Until blue waters turn into green Then ill dance on down then walk ashore and sail the grey funnel line no more It's one more day on the grey funnel line
@cloud_tsukamo
@cloud_tsukamo 3 жыл бұрын
Looked it up: It is "Like noah's dove" The other part is "I'll fly up harbour"
@Ambidexter143
@Ambidexter143 3 жыл бұрын
One line is "I'll dance on down that walk ashore". In the Royal Navy a gangway is called a walk ashore.
@1984potionlover
@1984potionlover Жыл бұрын
"I'll fly upon her"
@abigailwright8492
@abigailwright8492 Жыл бұрын
I was literally looking through the comments solely for the lyrics. ❤
@CoNkOrE
@CoNkOrE 3 жыл бұрын
I'm only 23 but I'm like 70 years when I die, I want this song to play
@brickempire4427
@brickempire4427 3 жыл бұрын
This made me wish I'd been born in 1769. I've always loved tall ships. Though I wasn't raised near any major body of water. I feel as though some things, some dreams, are just born into us
@karma5181
@karma5181 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are great
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Really kind of you, thanks :)
@BrianWMay
@BrianWMay 11 ай бұрын
Lovely. I saw Cyril sing this in a pub in Chichester in the late 60s, I really think he'd have loved this arrangement. Thank you gents.
@cptslow5374
@cptslow5374 3 жыл бұрын
Carry on gents, you nailed it again. Fantastic!
@MartinBentley
@MartinBentley 3 жыл бұрын
That closing was particularly adequate. Good work chaps.
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Martin!
@jackhoskins5526
@jackhoskins5526 3 жыл бұрын
Just want to say you lads are some fantastic singers and hearing your songs both calms me and makes me smile. You truly are a group of diamonds in the rough.
@anoncanon5047
@anoncanon5047 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely tune and a nice video too. Feels timely what with most of us having someone we can't reunite with atm!
@wont_judge6746
@wont_judge6746 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see the old mateys are doing well! Grogs up for your shanties!🍻 The Crew are amused and in High Spirits! Love the singin! Keep it up for the crews out there! 🍻
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Hear hear!
@brogflea6380
@brogflea6380 3 жыл бұрын
This song always has me on the brinks of tearing up.. Great, I fell sad now :/ Such a beautiful song, very well done lads
@hasmiktumasyan846
@hasmiktumasyan846 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job as always! I always love tuning in to listen to your beautiful voices. Thanks for brightening up many a day of mine. Bravo!
@joeybuttfunny7453
@joeybuttfunny7453 3 жыл бұрын
you guys make amazing stuff and i wonder how u aren’t as popular as you should be
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks! We'll keep trying our best
@Nox-eg3rq
@Nox-eg3rq 3 жыл бұрын
Remember big things started small and grow with time 😁
@tomwj3667
@tomwj3667 3 жыл бұрын
Tremendously +eq8! I think the dampness definately adds to the atmos.
@twimper
@twimper 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and perfect backdrop with the Mathew!
@SinBlade06
@SinBlade06 3 жыл бұрын
I've used your songs for a Bard in my D&D game before, and my players/GM love it. I hope you guys keep making amazing music and keep inspiring others to do equally amazing things.
@eden7622
@eden7622 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song. Can’t get enough of your music
@amacater
@amacater 3 жыл бұрын
More than merely adequate. [Grey funnel line is slang for the Royal Navy for those that don't know - and written by a sailor just before he left the RN in 1959]
@silvesby
@silvesby 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, learned something new today
@nerdy2949
@nerdy2949 3 жыл бұрын
First time I've made it to a premiere!!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! :D
@LeoRatte
@LeoRatte 3 жыл бұрын
I found you guys recently through a recommended video, and since then have not stopped listening to the songs on Spotify. They are just too awesome!
@zacharycampbell4631
@zacharycampbell4631 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work gents!
@MrPeru-tt6dz
@MrPeru-tt6dz 3 жыл бұрын
amazing job. keep up the great work.
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@xs99sx
@xs99sx 3 жыл бұрын
Would you ever consider releasing sheet music of your arrangements? A lot of school choirs do units on songs from the exploration age, and your songs would be amazing for young mens choirs to learn and perform!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
It's not been announced yet, but we've been telling folks... We're putting out a book for Christmas
@xs99sx
@xs99sx 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns May be the best news to come out all year!
@rachelilevine1619
@rachelilevine1619 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns amazing!! Can't wait to get it so I can play all your songs on my guitar 🌺 you make great music.
@rsjcoman9230
@rsjcoman9230 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns For the love of god please put the curse in there. It's one of your best songs, and it has the hardest to discern harmonies.
@ninjacell2999
@ninjacell2999 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns nice
@annieisok169
@annieisok169 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful, all the amazing harmonies mixed with the loneliness of the words make for a lovely video. Thank you for making this.
@ninjacell2999
@ninjacell2999 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@TheEmeraldApe
@TheEmeraldApe 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic as always chaps. Love the melancholic nature to this one. Also nice to see my work place in the background!
@philipavada
@philipavada 3 жыл бұрын
Working on my singing, I got this. But I'll probably never get as good as you lads.
@rezank5859
@rezank5859 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work guys. very beautiful .
@doctoralaric81
@doctoralaric81 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful.
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@cptbrownbeard12
@cptbrownbeard12 3 жыл бұрын
I was having a bad day and I finally get to relax and hearing this is just so wonderful. Thank you guys and for all that you do!
@raccooncityangel
@raccooncityangel 3 жыл бұрын
New fan, started with Oak and Ash and Thorn for some reason. Absolutely love these guys.
@rachelilevine1619
@rachelilevine1619 3 жыл бұрын
Good place to start from, in my opinion :) heard ashes yet? The Curse is good too. Well, who am I kidding, all their songs are brilliantly adequate
@rotaryman41
@rotaryman41 3 жыл бұрын
This brought a tear to my eye, this song is so good
@H_P_Lovecraft
@H_P_Lovecraft 3 жыл бұрын
A very pretty song. Love from Texas.
@halu959986
@halu959986 3 жыл бұрын
I love this song, ever since I heard a painfully old recording that sounded like a car had run over it. It is morose yet hopeful. Also, ive not seen Anna for a while, I miss her harmonies!
@ninja650rn
@ninja650rn 3 жыл бұрын
This song got me through finals last month
@adomwarford5941
@adomwarford5941 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than being on the fishing boat with this on bust in the way in from sea it’s nothing better
@russianman3226
@russianman3226 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is, but the quiet ambiance of the bay in the back just catches me in the heart. Beautiful song, keep at it!
@raffertylincoln4432
@raffertylincoln4432 3 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to this song a lot lately: it captures a sense of loss, longing, and isolation that 2020 perpetuates. Thanks lads, you never fail to impress. Slainte.
@joancata7525
@joancata7525 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutly amazing
@KahltheGaul
@KahltheGaul 3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys ever put out bad music? No. The answer is no. Another great tune, lads!
@Yodel1ngS0up
@Yodel1ngS0up Жыл бұрын
This song has always been my personal favorite. I grew up with AC 4 Black Flag and Sea of Thieves, shanties have always been my go to music. You guys are amazing and I can't state enough how much of am impact you guys make. Keep being amazing!
@stefano194363
@stefano194363 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know how many times I've listened the version with Josh that JD's dad recorded years ago. I love this song so much, this video is perfect for it. great job as always. (warm blankets after that)
@grahamedarley5106
@grahamedarley5106 3 жыл бұрын
I’m famous at last, so glad you enjoyed it, now for the real deal with professional video😊
@declanbamforth234
@declanbamforth234 3 жыл бұрын
Time for Spotify. And to my schedule to wake up to this
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Hooray :) It's on Written in Salt
@Sevastian_Gloomblade
@Sevastian_Gloomblade 3 жыл бұрын
Great work as always gents! A song request/idea from an Australian fan... (bound for) Botany Bay. Should be right up your alley or sea lane or whatever.
@andrestorres8000
@andrestorres8000 3 жыл бұрын
Finally at a premiere and its from my favorite album
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Hooray, you made it!
@eboyer1960
@eboyer1960 3 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful video guys! Always get excited when I see your notifications. Keep up the amazing work!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! New video every Wednesday :)
@thessie
@thessie 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful - and particularly poignant as we're stuck going back into half-lockdown.
@Eamil
@Eamil 3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq randomly suggested one of your Sea of Thieves videos to me a week ago. I don't even play Sea of Thieves but it still made me so happy. I spent the whole day listening to your music and watching your Assassin's Creed 4 videos, and I've sung along to "Wellerman" in the car several times. I hope some of the songs you've sung in AC4 (that you haven't already recorded) might eventually make their way to an album. Rio Grande and Leave Her Johnny have become favorites!
@150moonlightshadow
@150moonlightshadow 3 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful and really what I needed to hear right now. Thank you for doing this.
@joeboyd7796
@joeboyd7796 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, gents!
@jwatto13
@jwatto13 3 жыл бұрын
Chills... Just chills ❤️that was amazing
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
If you liked this video, check back every Wednesday for more! www.twitch.tv/longestjohnsgaming facebook.com/TheLongestJohns twitter.com/TheLongestJohns instagram.com/thelongestjohns discord.gg/DmrBxG8 www.thelongestjohns.com
@isaac_aren
@isaac_aren 3 жыл бұрын
Not one of my favourites but the quality is still beyond amazing. Keep it up lads!
@No_0ne2352
@No_0ne2352 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful
@johannpanda3623
@johannpanda3623 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful as usual fellas 💙
@ProfesoraNut
@ProfesoraNut 6 ай бұрын
Truly one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. 💛
@JulianGreenbank
@JulianGreenbank 3 жыл бұрын
This is the music video that popped up on my feed that made me realise I was listening to a Bristolian band, I perked up when I saw the background like "Wait, I know that place"
@furrettheferret9562
@furrettheferret9562 3 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful! I love it!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
It is a gorgeous song. We fell in love with it from the first time we heard it
@jumito737
@jumito737 3 жыл бұрын
You deserve more subs and views, youre awesome
@mangothecat2390
@mangothecat2390 3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, you guys are just awesome..... You would sound awesome in a chaple or church bc of the aucustics
@notanoob332
@notanoob332 3 жыл бұрын
Pushed the like button even before i started the video, love this so much!
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
That's really kind of you, hope you weren't disappointed
@notanoob332
@notanoob332 3 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestjohns Never! it was quite adequate! :D
@thatonegreenorange7718
@thatonegreenorange7718 3 жыл бұрын
That was amazing
@ethanjames6880
@ethanjames6880 3 жыл бұрын
Epic dudes its super cool!
@a.williams3037
@a.williams3037 2 жыл бұрын
I got a few of you guys' albums on Itunes a couple weeks ago cuz I liked a few of the ones I've heard online. Every now and again I try a new one I haven't listened to on loop for like three hours, and this one was the one for today and it is quickly becoming a favorite. Beautiful work guys!
@MaxSang
@MaxSang 3 жыл бұрын
Love u
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Love right back!
@Daffodilbull
@Daffodilbull 3 жыл бұрын
Love your song lad keep up the good work
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, we'll do our best
@DWKA_
@DWKA_ 3 жыл бұрын
I practice my singing so that maybe I could sound like you guys someday, I love your work!
@yarbs978
@yarbs978 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thanks guys :)
@whitneymacdonald4396
@whitneymacdonald4396 7 ай бұрын
Stunning rendition. Thanks. Beautiful work.
@acopeman94
@acopeman94 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this song ❤️
@St.Madhouse
@St.Madhouse 3 жыл бұрын
I have yet to be disappointed by anything you guys have put out, and now I have a new reason to convert my friends into fans.
@thelongestjohns
@thelongestjohns 3 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful to hear, thank you
@robotninja1037
@robotninja1037 3 жыл бұрын
Once again, you guys knocked it out of the park! It's been a long, tiring day so listening to this is very soothing and relaxing
@stuartdilts2729
@stuartdilts2729 3 жыл бұрын
I've been hoping you would do this one for quite some time. Thanks!
@Gamer__Panda
@Gamer__Panda 3 жыл бұрын
This is so lovely
@xanderluminoso1599
@xanderluminoso1599 8 ай бұрын
OMG I am loving this.
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