The real women of Nomadland: Modern nomads who inspired the Oscar-winning film take a break from the road... Nomadland director Chloe Zhao is censored from Chinese Oscars coverage and thousands of Weibo posts are... What the frock! 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. Shanty time. '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. Allan Francis Smethurst (November 19, 1927 - December 23, 2000), aka The Singing Postman was an English postman and singer. When Scottish postman Nathan Evans is not delivering parcels, he is posting viral videos on TikTok. Sea shanties have taken over social media, courtesy of a series of viral TikTok videos. 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''. November 19, 1927 - December 23, 2000. artistfacts. Anybody can join in with a shanty. 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. The Singing Postman Song list. Google Trends even tweeted on Tuesday that "sea shanties" was being searched for more than it ever had in search engine's history. His mother came from the nearby village of Stiffkey. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Forgot account? The postman behind the viral sea shanty trend on TikTok has quit his day job to pursue a career in music. 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. Allan Francis Smethurst (November 19, 1927 - December 23, 2000), aka The Singing Postman was an English postman and singer. Let us pray our Ted's in the clear: JAN MOIR's view from the sofa as... Line of Duty's Patricia Carmichael leaves fans convinced SHE's the fourth man as viewers spot her tapping... 'All I can do is stay positive': Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood reveals he secretly battled cancer for the second... Four teenage boys are arrested for attempted murder after two girls aged 16 and 17 were stabbed in South... Now free us from this crazy Covid dogma: It is high time the Prime Minister allowed the country to begin the... Brits in their 30s 'will be invited for Covid jabs within days' with officials 'close to agreeing deal for... 'Longest summer ever' as Britons plan to take holidays throughout autumn to beat global Covid crackdowns -... Six feet apart or 60? On TikTok, videos tagged #seashanty have had more than 70 million views. The song has been traced back to New Zealand in the 19th century. 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. '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!' 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... 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Contact Allan Smethurst - The Singing Postman on Messenger. The Wellerman is believed to be about a Sydney whaling company called Weller Bros, whose employees and ships were called Wellermen. When Scottish postman Nathan Evans is not delivering parcels, he is posting viral videos on TikTok. Video, 'We do like a rave!' The most Promising Young Woman! Create New Account. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1966 Vinyl release of "The Singing Postman's Year" on Discogs. 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. (1964) Hev Yew Gotta Loight, Boy? Inside the UK's last lesbian bars. But his cash problem isn't a... ANDREW PIERCE: Sir James Dyson is spotless after Labour's dirty tactics. 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. 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? The most well-known shanty is probably Drunken Sailor. 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". I think it's a bit of everything that appeals to everyone.". "Have you got a light boy? 36 people follow this. 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. 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'. 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? It was included on his debut EP which was released by Ralph Tuck Promotions in December 1964. 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 Wellerman. 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. Page Transparency See More. #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. Can Western brands recover in China after backlash? The Royal Mail worker has emerged as the source of a worldwide trend on the video sharing app. About See All. He added: 'I hope so, that's the dream and that's the wish so it would be great if this led somewhere. Read about our approach to external linking. Ricky Gervais trolls 'host-less' Oscars as he tweets infamous 2020 Golden Globes... Wokest Oscars ever! Born in Bury, Lancashire, Smethurst was raised in Sheringham, Norfolk. Best Actress nominee Andra Day leads worst-dressed list at the Oscars in a barely-there... 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