The Longest Johns - Smoke & Oakum (2022) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Featuring the legendary folk songs that fuel the band’s passion for the genre, alongside thrilling original offerings, Smoke & Oakum is a treasure chest, each song a jewel collected along the way. Representing and paying homage to protest singers and folk luminaries through the years, The Longest Johns shine new light through old windows with songs that hold a torch up to the truth.

Decca Records Co-Managing Directors Laura Monks & Tom Lewis comment: “From the very moment we met The Longest Johns they have brought pure joy and happiness to the label with their music, and all-round creativity. To see how they are growing and engaging their global fan base on YouTube and Twitch in particular is impressive and very forward facing. This is (sea) folk for the future!”

Describing the energy behind their irresistible sound, the band explain, “The experience of singing these songs in a group is very similar to people dancing at a club. Whether or not you’ve heard the song before, you innately know what to do and feel part of something bigger than yourself. It’s as if something is missing, until you join in.” – The Longest Johns

Moving fluently from powerful a capella arrangements to traditional accompanying instrumentation (banjo, whistle, harmonium), encompassing rousing numbers that make it impossible not to sing along – such as "Don’t Forget Your Old Shipmate" and "Hog Eye Man" to the melancholy "Wayfaring Stranger" and "Downed and Drowned" – here, The Longest Johns demonstrate their authenticity and unfailing allure once again.

TRACKLIST

01. The Longest Johns - Hard Times Come Again No More
02. The Longest Johns - Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate
03. The Longest Johns - Nantucket
04. The Longest Johns - The Workers Song
05. The Longest Johns - Hog Eye Man
06. The Longest Johns - Wayfaring Stranger
07. The Longest Johns - Pride Of The White Star Line
08. The Longest Johns - The Mary Ellen Carter
09. The Longest Johns - Hammer And The Anvil
10. The Longest Johns - Johnny Come Down To Hilo
11. The Longest Johns - Downed And Drowned
12. The Longest Johns - Thousands Or More
13. The Longest Johns - Rolling Along
14. The Longest Johns - Beer Is Great



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