Artist
The Longest Johns
Groupb. 2012 · Bristol
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Bio
The Longest Johns are a Bristol-based folk group formed in 2012, specializing in sea shanties and traditional maritime songs. The quartet gained international attention in 2021 when their version of "Wellerman" went viral on TikTok, sparking renewed interest in the shanty genre. Their repertoire blends historical seafaring tunes with original compositions, performed in rich four-part harmonies.
Popular tracks
- 12:17
Wellerman
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- 22:55
Santiana
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- 33:14
Bones In The Ocean
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- 44:09
Oak & Ash & Thorn
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- 52:25
Drunken Sailor
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- 62:48
Hammer And The Anvil
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- 73:21
Ashes
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- 83:59
One More Pull
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- 92:49
On The Railroad
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- 104:10
Here's A Health To The Company
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- 113:17
Downed And Drowned
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- 123:32
Retirement Song
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Albums
Between Wind And Water
Album · 2018
Cures What Ails Ya
Album · 2020
Smoke & Oakum
Album · 2022
Written In Salt
Album · 2016
Bones In The Ocean
Ep · 2013
Ends of the Earth
Album · 2026
Caught in the Net
Album · 2024
Voyage
Album · 2024
Pieces of Eight
Album · 2025
C-Sides
Album · 2023
The Longest Pony
Album · 2023
Land Shanties
Album · 2021