Karaoke Song

Shanty Karaoke is now on your favourite streaming sites

You’ve been enjoying sea shanty karaoke videos on our Youtube channel – thanks for checking them out! Lots of you asked if you could release a cover using our backing track… We decided to make it possible.  You can now access our music and record your cover on TikTok (Link is for Wellerman, search ‘Shanty …

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Drunken Sailor: what the song means

Popular even before ShantyTok, Drunken Sailor is probably the most widely known sea shanty. It’s the go-to tune when pirates are mentioned. Children know it from Spongebob. Teens know it from TikTok. And Adults know it from a huge selection of TV shows and movies. Like all shanties, it’s a song used to keep time …

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Wellerman: what the song means

The Wellerman needs no introduction. ShantyTok has made it ubiquitous; even those who know nothing about sea shanties seem to know the chorus. It’s brought together thousands of singers and musicians. It’s even changing lives. Scottish postie Nathan Evans found fame through his version and was awarded a record deal. But do you know what …

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Haul Away Joe: what the song means

Haul Away Joe is one of the most popular shanties. It lends itself to improvisation and has been covered by a huge number of folk singers. A popular alternative version is ‘Haul Away for Rosie’. The lyrics of the two versions are often used interchangeably. We’ll dig into the history of the song, break down …

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Spanish Ladies: what the song means

Spanish Ladies is the sailors’ farewell and lament as they leave their Spanish sweethearts behind and head home. The song follows their passage up the English Channel and comments on the key nautical features. It’s an old shanty and is one of the most widely covered in folk music circles. We’re going to look at …

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