Fans are convinced Marcus Thurwell ISN'T dead and... Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the wee donkey! His mother came from the nearby village of Stiffkey. Nathan Evans, a postman from Scotland, was the one who started the trend, and now he’s internet famous. I had a girl, really nice girl, down in Wroxham Way, She were wholly nice to me back in the old school days, She would smile all the while, but Daddy didn't know all, What she used to say to me behind the garden wall. Sea shanties were sung among sailors as they carried out manual tasks onboard their ships, such as walking around the capstan or hoisting the sails, and date to as far back as the 1400s. A picture of injustice: MPs and football fans demand cap of 30 mourners at funerals is lifted - after 8,000... Pubs and restaurants can open INDOORS in Scotland from today and 50 people can attend weddings and funerals... You WON'T need a Covid passport to visit the pub: Boris Johnson shelves plans to bring in controversial... ¿ original sound - N A T H A N E V A N S S. Sea shanties were work songs, sung by merchant seamen as they carried out work tasks such as hoisting sails. The comments below have not been moderated. What happens to your body in extreme heat? View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1971 Vinyl release of "First Class Male" on Discogs. "So I uploaded that and it reached 1.1m views. Inside the UK's last lesbian bars, Returning home to a nuclear disaster zone. Sea shanties can be traced to as far back as the mid-1400s when they were sung among sailors as they carried out manual tasks onboard their ships, such as walking around the capstan or hoisting the sails. Chadwick Boseman fans slam Oscars after he loses out to Anthony Hopkins for best actor... 'Police kill a disproportionate amount of black people': Oscar winner Travon Free turns acceptance speech... Oscars 2021 is hit with a medical emergency as an attendee is taken away from the red carpet by medics with... Has James Nesbitt REALLY been killed off in Line of Duty? 'The words are simple and it's just a beat and then the voices so I think it's a bit of everything.'. Album The Light Is Leaving Us All. View wiki ", which earned him an Ivor Novello Award in 1966, and "A Miss from Diss". Have you got a light?" VideoReturning home to a nuclear disaster zone, The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land, How Myanmar coup caused its healthcare to vanish. Nathan said: "There's one called Roll The Old Chariot and that will be my next one. Ricky Gervais trolls 'host-less' Oscars as he tweets infamous 2020 Golden Globes... Wokest Oscars ever! 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi' Video, 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi', 'We do like a rave!' "Three or four people have recognised me," he said. "I did a sea shanty back in July 2020, just because someone had asked in a comment under one of my videos. The centuries-old songs were traditionally sung by sea farers around the work, but after a few requests to Nathan's social media accounts and other landlubbers duetting, the craze grew. Video, 'We do like a rave!' PM's flat refurbishment: What is the row about? Number 10? Sea shanties have taken over social media, courtesy of a series of viral TikTok videos. Video'We do like a rave!' Read about our approach to external linking. Inside the UK's last lesbian bars. Siberia's exploding earth mystery that has scientists worried. He later moved away from Norfolk. Fans will be happy to hear there are more in the pipeline as the demand increases and playlists pop up on music apps like Spotify. See more of Allan Smethurst - The Singing Postman on Facebook. © 2021 BBC. The new E-scooter crimewave: Hundreds of crimes including robberies and assaults are being committed by... Harry and Meghan could be 'ditched' from the Royal family by Prince Charles as he streamlines the Monarchy... People reveal the shocking reasons they CHOSE to become homeless - including one who's 'against paying rent'... Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells quits roles at Dunelm and Morrisons and steps back from priest duties... Eat yourself happy: Nutritionists reveal the feel-good foods that can combat depression including egg yolks... Derek Chauvin prosecutor says he felt BAD for killer cop 'because he's a human being' and calls on judge NOT... Could you switch to green energy and save money? I think it's a bit of everything that appeals to everyone.". Youtube; The Postman Is Singing Current 93. Among the most famous sea shanties are Spanish Ladies, which describes the voyage from Spain to The Downs, in the southern North Star near the English Channel, from the viewpoint of the Royal Navy and What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor? 'I was like ''I'm not sure I'm quite new'' and she said ''I've seen you on my phone, are you on TikTok?''.'. It has already seen him recognised on his delivery rounds. (1964) Hev Yew Gotta Loight, Boy? The most Promising Young Woman! 'I think it's the fact that it gets everybody involved, everybody can join in and you don't necessarily need to be able to sing. About See All. Mr Evans, whose covers have also led to social media users adding their own harmonies and melodies to his songs, described how he received his first request for a sea shanty in July last year. Video, Returning home to a nuclear disaster zone, Nomadland, Hopkins and Kaluuya share Oscars glory, 13 major looks from the Oscars red carpet, EU hints at summer return for US travellers. Community See All. "So I think its the fact you can get everyone involved, everyone can join in, you don't need to necessarily be able to sing, the words are simple and it is just the beat and the voices. It was included on his debut EP which was released by Ralph Tuck Promotions in December 1964. 'So I uploaded that and it reached 1.1million views so I thought it must have been in demand. The songs, which were sung by sailors to create a sense of community and to help establish a rhythm to their work, would often see a solo-singer, or shantyman, lead the group. Page Transparency See More. Folk musician Nathan Evans posted a cover on social media app Tik Tok of the infamous 19th Century whaling song The Wellerman in December and quickly amassed a following. The Royal Mail worker has emerged as the source of a … Nathan told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "It is crazy and has gone much further than I ever thought it would go. On TikTok, videos tagged #seashanty have had more than 70 million views. The sea shanty singing postman who made folk music go viral has quit his day job after winning a record deal with Polydor Records. 31 people like this. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1966 Vinyl release of "The Singing Postman's Year" on Discogs. Inside the UK's last lesbian bars. I just found sea shanty TikTok and it’s the best thing so far in 2021 pic.twitter.com/zAUNPYGAn8. Also known as "Come Along O' Me", this is a fairly typical Singing Postman composition; it appears to be about or at least directed to his mother, and was one of the first songs he recorded for the BBC after sending them a tape in 1959 of a song he'd written about the town of Sheringham. The song has been traced back to New Zealand in the 19th century. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1966 Vinyl release of "Recorded Delivery" on Discogs. Sea shanties are making a comeback after a postman from Scotland became an internet sensation with his versions of the famous folk songs on TikTok. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. 'I think it's the fact that sea shanties when they were originally sung, they were sung to get everybody involved and to keep them in time with their work. The Singing Postman (Allan Smethurst) Allan Smethurst (aka The Singing Postman) was born in Bury in Lancashire on November 18th, 1927 - but at the age of two his family moved to Sheringham in North Norfolk. Evans, who works as a postman, told Insider via email that he had started to post shanty videos by the request of a commenter on another one of his videos. When Scottish postman Nathan Evans is not delivering parcels, he is posting viral videos on TikTok. They were created to encourage a sense of community among the group and to help establish a rhythm to their work. Nice to meet Moo! Google Trends even tweeted on Tuesday that "sea shanties" was being searched for more than it ever had in search engine's history. The Singing Postman. He later moved away from Norfolk. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1966 Vinyl release of "First Delivery" on Discogs. Best Actress nominee Andra Day leads worst-dressed list at the Oscars in a barely-there... Oscars 2021: Brits triumph as pregnant Emerald Fennell wins Best Screenplay, Daniel Kaluuya takes home Best... 'It looks like a Starbucks': Elton John pokes fun at Oscars set as he hosts starry online viewing bash while... Daniel Kaluuya's mom left MORTIFIED as he makes sex joke about his parents during Oscars speech after best... Chadwick Boseman's widow Simone Ledward Boseman stuns in a custom pink Atelier Versace gown while attending... BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Glittering night for Carey Mulligan and the Oscar Brits. When Scottish postman Nathan Evans is not delivering parcels, he is posting viral videos on TikTok. Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up. Man, 26, is charged with murder of married father of two, 49, who died after being run over by a BMW in a... Why millennials' wealth relies on a good inheritance: People born in the 1980s can expect twice as much of... Lonely losing battle of PM who'd resisted the clamour for lockdowns: Yes, his outburst was shocking. They lived at 48, Cliff Road and the town would later feature in one of his lyrics: 'I am a Shannock, I wor a Shannock'. Scenes from the public and lounge bars at The Crown in Stowupland illustrate the song 'Dommies In The Bar'. The sea shanty singing postman who made folk music go viral has quit his day job after winning a record deal with Polydor Records. The 19th Century song Wellerman tells the story of the Australia shore-whaling company Weller Brothers that took to the seas along the southern coast of New Zealand from 1830 to 1840. It is not the most glorious of songs.". Allan Smethurst: a shy star. India's Covid sick struggle to get treatment at home due to black marketing of oxygen and drugs. Allan Francis Smethurst (November 19, 1927 - December 23, 2000), aka The Singing Postman was an English postman and singer. Households could save up to £83 if they move to Octopus... Just two years apart... but can YOU tell which sister has had two facelifts? Since December, Nathan has racked up millions of views for his sailor songs and he is responsible for what is being called "Sea Shanty TikTok". Anybody can join in with a shanty. The Wellerman. New MIT study on risk of being exposed to COVID-19 says it might not make a difference, Buying frenzy as stamp duty holiday deadline looms - with eager buyers snapping up properties in minutes. View wiki Allan Francis Smethurst (November 19, 1927 - December 23, 2000), aka The Singing Postman was an English postman and singer. "It's about people on a ship and they are whaling and trying to catch this whale," Nathan said. PM's incendiary remark during fight over... DOMINIC LAWSON: Tightwad Boris will have hated forking out for Carrie's decor. Drunken Sailor, which was sung to accompany certain work tasks aboard sailing ships in the early 19th century, was revived as a popular song among non-sailors in the 20th century. 36 people follow this. Shanty time. videos gained popularity, Mr Evans began to notice that he was being recognised by local residents as he delivered their post. Not Now. Among the most famous songs are Spanish Ladies, which describes the  voyage from Spain to The Downs, in the southern North Star near the English Channel, from the viewpoint of the Royal Navy and  What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor? View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1967 Vinyl release of "Sound Barrier" on Discogs. The Postman Is Singing Lyrics. The Royal Mail worker has emerged as the source of a worldwide trend on the video sharing app. Musician. The Singing Postman telling about The Postman and The Milk Girl. NEWS: The Dolan Twins are quitting YouTube Read about our approach to external linking. His mother came from the nearby village of Stiffkey. Sailors employed by the vessel's employer would be involved in butchering whales after they had been caught in a process called tonguing. Nathan Evans, 26, from outside Glasgow, took the social media platform by storm after his rendition of Leave her Johnny, which was often the last song sung at the end of a voyage by sailors, gathered 1.1million views last year. The folk songs are usually sung by a shantyman and his crew in a 'call and response' technique. Fans have even taken to Twitter to declare 2021 the year of the sea shanty. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sea shanties are more searched now than at any time in Google history 🌊 ⛵⚓ https://t.co/8vvjzxUfKu#shanty pic.twitter.com/wVcLxpYRRO. "When they were originally sung they were designed to keep everyone in time with the work they were doing," Nathan said. The UK PM and the flat refit: What's the row about? Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The postman, who is now planning on covering the sea shanty Roll The Old Chariot, described how it was his 'dream' to become a full-time musician. 'People were looking forward to more coming out after that one and they were commenting underneath every video after that saying: ''Can you sing this one?''. Explaining why sea shanties were now making a comeback, Mr Evans said: 'I think it's a combination of a lot of things. Sailors employed by the vessel's employer, would be involved in butchering whales after they had been caught in a process called t. which was sung to accompany certain work tasks aboard sailing ships in the early 19th century, was revived as a popular song among non-sailors in the 20th century. The aspiring musician later uploaded a cover of the 19th Century sea shanty Wellerman, which tells the story of the Australian shore whaling company Weller Brothers, and has since seen his video amass 4.3million views and spark the viral trend #ShantyTok. and Moind Yer Hid, Boy. Return of the Oscars red carpet: Carey Mulligan, Margot Robbie, Reese Witherspoon and Zendaya lead the... Boris Johnson: 'Let the bodies pile high in their thousands'. Can Western brands recover in China after backlash? Contact Allan Smethurst - The Singing Postman on Messenger. At the local BBC radio studio in Norwich, Ralph Tuck plays the Singing Postman's tapes to enthusiastic listeners on his 'Wednesday Morning' programme. "And they are saying that when they catch it, they will get it on board and sing about when the 'tonguing is done' - when it has been butchered for the meat. Let us pray our Ted's in the clear: JAN MOIR's view from the sofa as... 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"One day I was delivering a parcel to a lady and as I was handing it over she gave me a funny look and said I've seen you on my phone.". "People were looking forward to more and they were commenting underneath every video after that saying can you sing this one, can you sing that one - it was just requests from people for me to sing them.". But instead of dance videos, life hacks and make-up tutorials, the 26-year-old from Airdrie in North Lanarkshire has become "TikTok famous" for singing ancient sea shanties. Speaking on Radio 4's Today show the young musician said: 'I did a sea shanty back in July 2020 just because somebody had asked underneath one of my videos in a comment. Born in Bury, Lancashire, Smethurst was raised in Sheringham, Norfolk. 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi' Video'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi', Anger as India orders Twitter to remove Covid posts, Chloe Zhao, from 'outsider' to Hollywood history-maker, 'We do like a rave!' But his cash problem isn't a... ANDREW PIERCE: Sir James Dyson is spotless after Labour's dirty tactics. I thought there must have been a demand. The word shanty is derived from the French verb 'chanter', which means 'to sing'. Drunken Sailor, which was was sung to accompany certain work tasks aboard sailing ships in the early 19th century, was revived as a popular song among non-sailors in the 20th century. Log In. Girlings bakery at Stowmarket features in the song 'I Can't Get A Nice Loaf Of Bread'. The postman behind the viral sea shanty trend on TikTok has quit his day job to pursue a career in music. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Work at Mozambique gas project halted after attack. The most well-known shanty is probably Drunken Sailor. 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The postman, who is now planning on covering the sea shanty Roll The Old Chariot, described how it was his 'dream' to become a full-time musician. #viral #singer #shanty #scottishsinger #fyp #scottishtiktok #cooncilhooseoftiktok #singing #scottishsong #irishsong, The young musician (left snd right on TikTok) said he was now begin recognised by residents as he delivered their post, Mr Evans, who hopes to become a professional musician, is planning on covering the sea shanty Roll The Old Chariot next. "Have you got a light boy? Revealed: How Sir Anthony Hopkins, 83, missed his history-making Oscars win to visit his father's grave in... 'That's Da Butt!' 'I'm going to keep doing music and singing and upload more anyway but if this led to something that would be absolutely amazing.'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Nathan, who composes and performs his own songs as well as folk songs and pop covers, is hoping this attention will help boost his music career. Well, it’s all thanks to one man. Husband is accused of panic buying after sharing a Star... Australia shore-whaling company Weller Brothers that took to the seas along the southern coast of New Zealand from 1830 to 1840. ", Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash with car, 'Fantastic news for Helensburgh' as business park plan gets outline approval, Morton fans' group agree deal to take over club and Cappielow with no debt, Ayrshire campaigners urge people to support local pubs ahead of reopening, Information about BBC links to other news sites, Patients suffer at home as Covid chokes hospitals. The Wellerman is believed to be about a Sydney whaling company called Weller Bros, whose employees and ships were called Wellermen. The Singing Postman Hev Yew Gotta Loight Boy Lyrics. He added: 'I hope so, that's the dream and that's the wish so it would be great if this led somewhere. #seashanty #sea #shanty #viral #singing #acoustic #pirate #new #original #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #singer #scottishsinger #scottish, Nathan Evans, 26, from outside Glasgow, Scotland, has become an internet sensation with his versions of sea shanties, The aspiring musician uploaded his first sea shanty Leave her Johnny in July last year after receiving a  request from a follower. He is best known for his self-penned novelty song, "Hev Yew Gotta Loight, Boy? Oxford-educated jeweller's daughter Emerald Fennel, 35, went from Call The... 'You can't interrupt! It was just a request through fans.'. A Miss From Diss (1964) Bin Born A Long Time (1964) Clock In The Biscuit Tin (1964) Come Along A Me (1964) Dommies In The Bar (1964) Edna The Barmaid (1964) Ha' Th' Bottom Dropped Out? There was one day I was delivering a parcel and as I was handing it over and she just gave me a funny look and was like ''I've seen you before''. A group of sailors would then join in with the chorus of the song in unison in a 'call and response' technique. November 19, 1927 - December 23, 2000. artistfacts. Create New Account. Forgot account? The Singing Postman was Allan Smethurst, an English folk singer and postman. AN Airdrie postman who delivers musical treats online has gone viral, with one of his songs racking up more than four-and-a-half million views on TikTok in just two days. Its lyrics describe a supply ship bringing "sugar and tea and rum" to the whaling crew in the seas off New Zealand. SEA SHANTY Wellerman star Nathan Evans is celebrating the 'best week of my life' after his viral Tik Tok video landed him a record deal. Produced by David Tibet & Andrew Liles. Glenn Close, 74, delights at the Oscars as she twerks to funk 80s hit and gets bleeped... 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