Tall Ships and Sea Shanties, Liverpool 08

[1busybeekeeper]

Hi, I was fortunate enough to join the "Matthew" as one of "her" volunteers, following my retirement, I also had the good fortune to sail from Bristol to Salcombe before leaving her there, whilst "she" journeyed on to France for their "Festival of the Sea" back in 2008 (I think it was). We had a brilliant skipper Rob Salvidge and crew. I also sailed on the S.T.A "Malcom Miller, from Swansea to Cobh, back around 1997? Always sea sick, but would still want to go to sea again, crazy or what?

[1busybeekeeper]

wonderful

[jliv08]

@1busybeekeeper Thank you! :)

[LW5guy]

is a way to get the full version of these songs? I really like this rendition of them.

[poetje55]

Wonderful to hear Tony's voice once again!! He used to be a member of Stormalong John, a shantycrew from Liverpool and he is still missed by his two greatest fans from Holland. RIP Tony and it was a pleasure knowing you

[strollby]

Really enjoyed the whole experience, thanks

[jliv08]

Thank you for your comment!

[bacemonkey]

i saw the tall ship race on the spanish leg of the race, in la coruna. we went out on my mates scow (lol) to meet them .beautiefull crafts.

[Chairmaker00100]

who are these guys, and where can i buy the cd??

the quality and straightforward delivery puts these guys miles ahead of anyone else on youtube or spotify...

[matty172]

i remember these when i was a kid, im 25 now like. amazing to listen to them again. proud to be from liverpool too cybermatthew

[racefaceec90]

kickass man!!!!

[cybermatthew]

very good and not a single bad comment wow makes me proud to be from liverpool

[kateypie1]

what a wonderful selection of songs! could someone please tell me where the shanty event was held? i would love to attend one, i live in the midlands, unfortunately no where near the sea :( !!

[jukeboxjewels]

We are going to Falmouth for the largest Sea Shanty Festival on the weekend of 12-14th June 2009.  See you there!

[atkezsagin]

love these tunes :)

[Kopsinger]

Special Thanks As well to Stan Ambrose and Forebitter for their tireless organisation, they always seem to make the whole show seem so effortless, must be a nightmare trying to contact some of the artists who appear at the festivals, seeing as they come from far and wide

[jliv08]

Agreed, what a genius and a gentleman! Yes, and it was indeed diverse with groups from Poland, Italy, France, and Liverpool.

[Kopsinger]

Thanks for posting, some great photo's and songs, really sorry that I couldn't make this year's shanty festival, something I always enjoy

[jliv08]

You're very welcome. Too bad you couldn't attend, it was a very special evening. My first shanty event ever, in fact, and more than enough to cement a lifelong appreciation of the music, ships, and history!

[atkezsagin]

top music,made me smile thank u

[jliv08]

Agreed, I feel the same way. Thank you for your comment.

[tinasattler1]

i love this

[jliv08]

Oh, I'm happy to hear that. It was such a neat experience, glad to be able to share it.

[chengloki]

jliv, what beautiful ships. My service was on Naval vessles. The more we advance the less we remember the beauty. I love to see a sleek destroyer plying through the ocean, a carrier pushing through. But, when a tall ship sails by, I stop, and cannot close my mouth. They are such a wonderful sight to behold. They are a true beauty!! This old sailor remembers the past. =Stefan=

[Raquelota58]

Muy bueno!

[jliv08]

Gracias!