Roll Northumbria - The Dreadnoughts (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Roll Northumbria - The Dreadnoughts (Cover) by Seth Staton Watkins
Written by Nicholas Smythe for Canadian Cider Punk band The Dreadnoughts for their album Into The North, Roll Northumbria is an epic modern folk song in the traditional sea shanty style. I had this one requested a few times on TikTok and RUclips and I was happy to oblige. I hope you enjoy my rendition of Roll Northumbria.
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Lyrics:
Twas late 65 at the old wall sea yard
She was commissioned to haul the black tar
And built the Northumbria there on the bar
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
For when the Egyptians they closed the Red Sea
And call came on high from the powers that be
To build a royal monster right down on the quay
Roll, Northumbria, Roll, me boys
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
Carpathia, Vengeance, Celestial Call
She was the tanker to out-size 'em all
From the banks of the Mersey to the port of the Hulal
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
And fair Princess Anne threw a bottle of wine
And watch as the giant set down in the Tyne
What lay ahead could no mortal divine
Roll, Northumbria, Roll, me boys
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
And it's one for the hot sun above
Two for the empire we love
And it's three for the fire that burns down below
Roll on Northumbria
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
And it's one for the hot sun above
Two for the empire we love
And it's three for the fire that burns down below
Roll on Northumbria
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
So come all ya good workmen, beware the command
That comes down on high from the desk of a man
Who's never held steel or torch in his hands
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
For atop a wild breaker, the cracks in her frame
Spilled 'er black guts all across the wild Maine
And she limped away through an ocean of flame
Roll, Northumbria, Roll, me boys
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
And it's one for the hot sun above
Two for the empire we love
And it's three for the fire that burns down below
Roll on Northumbria
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
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Ah yes the shantie that sounds like its about a pirate shit or something but is actually about a bloody oil wreck in the late 20th century
The main meaning of the song is about the fall of Britain as a major superpower
I'm glad it wasn't just me that thought this! I was expecting the song to be about post-Second World War battleship, not an oil tanker.
Yeah, I don’t think they had tankers in pirate days… 😂
@@LeifErikBob
The greatest tragedy for humanity was the fall of The Empire.
One day lads, brothers united again :)
@@roundduck7005 many people In the world see that very differently
I LOVE this song from the Dreadnaughts. You did it justice brother, well done!!!!
These lyrics always hit me hard:
"So come all ya good workmen, beware the command
That comes down on high from the desk of a man
Who's never held steel or torch in his hands."
Same
This is why we formed unions, so we didn't have to get killed by those behind desks who have never done a honest days work in their life, giving out orders they don't understand for terrible pay.
They basically made smol ship big
And said okay that sounds good
Not knowing how huge ships behaved at sea
@@saltmerchant749 I'm a land locked driver (up to 40 tons) and just recently joined "verdi" to have support should the need arise
Wow, how can I convince you to sing David Kincaid’a Civil War songs? This was fantastic, chilling, and empowering.
Also I've seen many times in the comments throughout your songs, recommendations for Horse soldier and Rose Tattoo, Just wanted to say those would beautifully capture your singing style! Thank you for the amazing song today, it was fire!
Nice
I think those two would be great for him to do.
Seconded for horse soldier
Roland the headless thompson gunner?
@@drfye YO!!!! HOW DID YOU READ MY MIND!!! THAT SONG IS ONE OF MY TOP 5 FAVORITES RIGHT NEXT TO HORSE SOLDIER!!!! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR HIM DO THAT ONE OR JOE MCDONEL, BY THE WOLF TONES!
Joli Rouge by the Dreadnoughts would be awesome!
Always loved The Dreadnoughts, glad to hear you cover them!
Roll Northumberia Roll!
Honestly between all the various covers and the original, yours is is the best in my opinion, ESPECIALLY the chorus. Keep up the good work!
Ooooh also an absoulutly riot rouseing Irish Rebel song is, "My little Armalite"! This would be great to bring some more rebel music to the channel😎 I read a comment asking for more rebel music on another one of your songs, and instantly thought of this song! 😁😁😁🔥🔥🔥✊✊✊🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thats an mix of flags
Amazing! Would love to add these on Spotify!
Time to set sail boys
If we're taking requests, I think you'd kill with a rendition of Star of the County Down.
I’ve not heard this before…..love it!
Well done! A pleasure to listen too! You look sharp in that outfit too. Have a fantastic weekend. 🌹
Epic song
I was hoping this would come and it did. Great job keep up the good work 👍🏻
hell yeah, my favorite dreadnought song aside fire marengo
oh let's go, an amazing song covered by an amazing vocal performer!
Wish you we're on spotify
Any plans to put this on Apple Music?
Idk if you read comments but I had several of your songs liked on spotify and had always assumed you were an old dude, like "I wanna be in the cavalry" had me thinking you wrote the original in the 70s and just now I realized you just make great covers. Great job dude
hah fair play
Reaaally nicely done matey!
So glad I came across this song
Excellent cover and really moving
Really fuels my geordie heart!
I've only just discovered this awesome artist! I love RUclips! You get so many gifts from around the world! I'll be happily wandering freely on this awesome channel throughout the day today. What a talent! Beautiful voice and handsome face (Bonus)!
Well done bud, doesn't quite hit me the same way as the original but still well done. While skimming the comments in your other videos I'm surprised nobody has recommended you singing "Fiddlers Green" - Marley's Ghost (not the original but my favorite rendition/cover). Keep it up love what you do.
God you're good!!!❤❤❤
beautiful voice! if you haven't done it yet, could you do a cup of the mountain dew?
Beautiful!
YES!!!
Hell yeah
Amazing as always follow you on tiktok keep it up Seth!!
Not going to lie, I would kill to see Colm McGuinness and you do a song together Seth 😄
I would love to here you cover the song Grace. It’s beautiful and your voice would make it beautiful squared.
Check his RUclips channel. It’s there and it’s great!
@@Rrss369 oh that’s perfect
I love this song!
Love it ❤
Love the music and videos man. Thanks for making great quality content.
I have to say, ever since I found this song a few days ago, I've listened to it probably a hundred times now? You have such a good harmony, and an excellent singing voice, sir.
Chills throughout man, splendid work!
Out of curiosity would you consider or actively do, put more songs on platforms like Spotify and iTunes?
Working on it!
I love your videos, I hope you keep doing these beloved songs for people like me who love them and don’t get to here them nearly enough.
So powerful. Beautiful ❤
I had a feeling you'd do this song someday soon, absolutely amazing!
Holy shit, you did better than the Dreadnoughts themselves. And I love the original version.
Keep the good work lad!
I’m getting shivers I love your voice
Finally got to this classic.
Great work mate, all the best from the Northern Territory ::)
The song was written in 2019 and we're already calling it a classic?
Thanks
Amazing, absolutely amazing! I love the harmony and the layers you have in the chorus! Plus that drum is so deep and resonating, perfect for the grace of your voice. Keep up the great work Seth you never cease to amaze! 😃😃😃😃👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍
Thank you!
@@sethstatonwatkins No thank you! You are awesome in what you do! Keep up the great work!
0.0 I've never heard this song before! that was fantastic ^_^
I highly recommend The Dreadnoughts, it's an original by them, off their album Into the North, this, Joli Rogue and Dear old Stan were their originals off that album and they're all amazing.
You did such a good job on this! So fun to listen to. Any chance of this being put on Spotify?
Eventually!
This Carpathia is THE RMS Carpathia? The first responder to Titanic's SOS signal?
Absolutely fantastic. Would you be interested in trying to cover something by Stan Rogers? I feel like you'd be one of the few capable of doing his legendary voice justice.
Yes, would like to at some point
I would love to hear your version of Fields of Athenry. Keep up the great performances.
Have done!
Have you thought of doing Danny boy?? I feel like your voice would fit it very well
Just repeating this from a comment I saw cause I think it’s a great idea would love to see horse soldier or rose tattoo
Sooo. I want to do what you do. Cover songs. What programs do you use? How do you get the background drums in your videos?
Excellent! I use Ableton Live Lite 11 for my recordings (this version is free!). Very simple 8 track set up for most songs. I use a Scarlett 2i2 third gen interface, an AKG P220 cardioid condenser mic, some PreSonus Eris speakers, a ring light, a decent PC, and phone to record videos! All in all, the most expensive part is the PC. The interface, mic, and speakers cost less than $500 collectively. Hope this helps!
Love this!!!! Would you please do a cover of Kelly's Irish Brigade by David Kincaid. Keep up the great music.
100% up the fookin RA!
@@persianprince6213 Amazing song, but it s not about the RA I m afraid
@@aandrei99 civil war, Irish wars, both fighting an oppressor of freedom.... so if we do the math and multiply the civil war by the Irish war of independence divided by the UDA and squared by the men of 1916 we get a mathematical solution of.... IRA cubed in the situation of the American civil war.
@@aandrei99 Thus we get the IRA translated across the x-axis into the American civil war! So in fact the Irish brigade is about the IRA! Lol
@@aandrei99 P.S. Jk that was all BS lmao! I was thinking about the Belfast Brigade when I posted my first comment got the two mixed up, but if you follow the math I am correct right? 😁😁😁😉😉😋
When are you going to cover "Cam ye' o'er frea France"? You kill every song you touch in the best way and want to hear your marching interpretation
I love this song and this is an amazing cover!
Sorry mate, just wondering can you have a look at: The Jams, English Rose.
It's a great Anglo classic, speaks volumes about the bands love of our isles
Have you thought of doing a cover of Ireland by Garth Brooks?
If you take requests, I would like to request “Waterloo” by Stonewall Jackson (Singer, just to clarify).
@Seth Staton do you have a Spotify or a place where I can purchase/download your songs?
I am on Spotify! Just look up Seth Staton Watkins. Songs there are also available on all other platforms!
i love how this song is just so ominous. i'd love to see this on spotify! and what is the percussion? bodhran?
Can you cover roll Alabama roll
Could you do Shady Grove?
Hail to you friend!
I humbly ask that you cover "the rambling rover" by silly wizard
Yes, on my list!
You are brilliant; great singing, great choice of songs. I just wish there was less reverb, not specifically on this song, but on some of the other songs you've done like "I Wanna be in the Cavalry". There's a certain quality that comes with raw sound as opposed to overly produced vocals that fits war songs especially, but I understand that it can end up sounding very thin, if you will, compared to produced sound.
Thanks for the feedback, I'll keep that in mind!
@@sethstatonwatkins Also keep in mind that your version of "I Wanna be in the Cavalry" is still my favorite out of all I've found, all things considered. :)
BC - BEST COAST IN DA WORLD
He should do a Collab with the longest John's
The parting glass?
Absolute fire bruv! Would love to hear that one sung by Seth, it's one of my favorites, but also super saddening.
Honestly im going to have it play at my funeral! Lol😎👍
I think barrets privateers could be a good one for you to sing
Please correct the lyrics - they note:
"What lay ahead could no mortal divine
Roll, Northumbria, Roll, me boys
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
And it's one for the hot sun above
Two for the empire we love
And it's three for the fire that burns down below
Roll on Northumbria
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
And it's one for the hot sun above
Two for the empire we love
And it's three for the fire that burns down below
Roll on Northumbria
Roll, Northumbria, Roll" BUT you sang
"What lay ahead could no mortal divine
Roll, Northumbria, Roll, me boys
Roll, Northumbria, Roll
And it's one for the hot sun above
Two for the empire we love
And it's three for the fire that burns down below
Roll on Northumbria
Roll, Northumbria, Roll"
IT would appear that last five line were accidently repeated.
He got the lyrics wrong
-Wallsea-
Wallsen
-late- 65
Late 69
You sing it better Seth
Epic song