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The song's lyrics describe a whaling ship called the Billy o' Tea and its hunt for a right whale. The song describes how the ship's crew hope for a "wellerman" to arrive and bring them supplies of luxuries.

Sep 3, 2021 · The Wellerman is a 19th-century whaling ballad or folk song from New Zealand. Why is it important to know this? First, because it prevents us from making the same mistake many people make when they assume that Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah is a sacred song or hymn.

Jan 20, 2021 · The "Wellerman" sea shanty popular on TikTok goes back to 19th century whaling in New Zealand. And no, "tonguing" doesn't mean what you think it means.

Jul 13, 2022 · A long song with lots of lyrics, the song likely provided a great deal of meaning and accompaniment to long days in the country as shore whalers hunted their giant sea mammals for flesh and oil.

Jan 22, 2021 · "The Wellerman," a 19th Century whaling song, rose up the Spotify charts after Scottish musician Nathan Evans made his version of the song viral on TikTok.

Jan 16, 2025 · “The Wellerman” is a traditional New Zealand sea shanty that originated during the whaling era in the 19th century. The song tells the story of whale hunters waiting for a supply ship called the Wellerman to bring them provisions and goods.

Dec 19, 2023 · In the song, we hear the story of a whaling ship called the Billy of Tea. The crew on the ship have been involved in a long search for a specific whale. Now, they’re tired and in need of supplies. In particular, they’re looking forward to a Wellerman trader coming so they can purchase comfort items.

Nov 3, 2012 · Bend your backs and row me lads and take me to me whale.. The Beggars are Stuart Day Quinton Dunne and Renee Donaghey. They perform new original and folk music with influences from the irish...

Sep 13, 2017 · An amazing glimpse into the long forgotten life path that took the citizens of Leith in Edinburgh to the far off whaling port of Port Leith in South Georgia....