Cold Winds | The Longest Johns (Tom Kastle Cover) 

When cold winds are blowing, you need to wear your Longest Johns.

That bass note. Damn.

As someone from Michigan this song just gives me goosebumps. It just makes me think about people from my state and surrounding states that were on the lake freighters. Up on the deck in the cold November air. Probably transporting the taconite that built the car my Grandfather drove or built the school my Mom went to. I went to school in the Keweenaw and the winds off the portage walking home at 2 A.M. were something I could feel in my bones and I don't think I'll ever forget.

Now every somber song is going to feel like a song representing dave's parting from the johns

An unexpected treasure! As a Michigander and sailor, it's great to hear more Great Lakes ballads being sung! First, the Mighty Fitz now Cold Winds!! It is a fairly accurate song for how the weather is this month on Lake Michigan 😂

Oh man I had goosebumps at the first note. Wow.

lyrics for those who want them. {Chorus} Cold winds blow across the harbor Cold winds on the inland sea Same winds that called our fathers Cold winds are calling me Ice forms on deck and whiskers Light a fire and stay below Shut up tight, the winds are whispers Pass the bottle, it's time to go {Chorus} Rise up, rise up and dog the hatches Though your hands are cracked and sore Check the lines on your way inland Time to get a job ashore {Chorus} Sun and spray and full moon autumns Wood and water, frost and snow Early snows mean early winters Taste each season as it grows {Chorus 2x}

You guys found fantastic harmony things that I didn't know existed in this song. Cheers!

I applaud your opportunism taking advantage of the snow, and am delighted to get a proper recording of this so soon from having first heard (and loved) it on stream!❄️

This made me think of a Viking funeral or something…love the beautiful harmonies and melancholy tone

Great song, written by a friend. Glad you fellas are using it. Sounds great.

Been waiting for this cover since they played it on a stream last year

Those harmonies are melancholy magic. Well done braving the cold to capture the right atmosphere.

wow, i didn't know i needed the coldest johns this much

listened to this once with my (slightly bad) earbuds, listened again with my (much better) headphones, and hoooly shit those harmonies. absolutely magical

i think this is worthy for Spotify like many of your songs. most of the time i want to listen to a song you guys sang but i can never find it on Spotify.

There is some kind of magic hidden in this, and I can't put my finger on it... Fabulous work, absolutely lovely to listen to

I've got chills, and it's not just the temperature!

It's been a few days, the winds are still cold but this song still slams

andy looks kind of immune to the cold, giving the snow a stoic cold shoulder.

Incredibl harmonies again & JD's bass - wow!

Definitely a new favorite for me

Brilliant Guys. I remain in increasing awe... Harwich seems a Lifetime ago.

Oh damn I didn't quite realize how deep of a bass that you actually had!

Exquisitely adequate! It feels eternal, as though the work will never end, and your rendition is heartbreaking.

Something about your harmonies on this and the haunting tune got deep inside my soul. Absolutely beautiful.

Best longest johns song

Beautiful song beautifully sung by all, specially Robbie

I feel the harmony in my bones, the winds on my face, and joy for folk music in spirit. Love your work

Had to search this one up beforehand. Im excited to hear your rendition. Edit: had me humming along the whole time. Such solemn solace. Edit 2: Not even 6 hours later and the lyrics are memorized. They call to me.

This rendition could do some serious damage with a backing from some dark string instruments. Absolutely fantastic!

O my! Who would have thought that this song would get a revival!!! Love it!

I love to listen to this before playing Dredge, this and your cover of Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald!

The BASS 😍

Brilliant adaptation of Tom Kastle's original.

One of my most favorite bass singers!

As a proud northern Canadian, I felt the cold in this in my bones. Loved this! Would love to see you guys take a swing at some of the Maritime stalwarts like Chemical Workers' Song or Heave Away

That was lovely Also yay, now I don't have to look through the Just The Songs video to find the song! I'm very happy this happened. I've been trying to learn it the past couple of days, it's good to have some "cold" songs to sing. Feels a bit weird to sing about pleasant and delightful midsummer's morns when there's snow everywhere. And I love that Andy completely ignores the weather. "Cold? Pfft, not me."

Honey, wake up, The Longest Johns posted!

I hope next time they tour in America I can see them

Oh hey Tom Kastle! Wisconsin represent!

Bass on point in this one

Beautiful performance of a beautiful song!

Snow?? Surely not in Somerset, UK! Superbly sung, what a little gem. Thank you all.

Beautiful song, beautiful performance❤️

My Alaskan soul is moved by songs about winter. Hope you enjoy your snow.

Listening to this song while reading “The Terror” = perfection

A new one for me to learn!

What a beautiful Song! Can't wait to see you in Hamburg in some days

The harmonies are perfect, i also love the atmosphere because it fits perfectly.

Gentlemen: Well Done ! Top marks

Beautiful!

I've been waiting for a shanty specifically about the Arctic sailing expeditions; this is beautiful!

I so hope these covers go up on spotify! They're all amazing and I cant get enough

The video has somehow the vibe of the very first videos of yours on yt

That’s a beautifully haunting song. The harmonies are spot on lads. Great work

I grew up 3 miles from Lake Superior. My Dad, Mom & us 14 children sang thisand other songs at Beaver Bay's 150 anniversary!

So excited to see this one

Heard this on the stream earlier, and it chilled me (no pun intended). And it does again here. Such a great song, and such a great rendition.

Singing along... Cold winds blow across the harbor Cold winds on the inland sea Same winds that called our fathers Cold winds are calling me Ice forms on deck and whiskers Light a fire and stay below Shut up tight, the winds are whispers Pass the bottle, it's time to go Cold winds blow across the harbor Cold winds on the inland sea Same winds that called our fathers Cold winds are calling me Rise up, rise up and on the hatches Though your hands are cracked and sore Check the line on your way inland Time to get a job ashore Cold winds blow across the harbor Cold winds on the inland sea Same winds that called our fathers Cold winds are calling me Sun and spray and full moon autumns Wood and water, frost and snow Early snows mean early winters Taste each season as it grows Cold winds blow across the harbor Cold winds on the inland sea Same winds that called our fathers Cold winds are calling me Cold winds blow across the harbor Cold winds on the inland sea Same winds that called our fathers Cold winds are calling me

Wow, those harmonies are fantastic. I see I'm not the first to say that, but it's true!!

I had hoped you would do a full version! It's beautiful ❤😊

Singing ´bout cold winds, but it warmed hearts in the same way

oh my goodness. I lost my mind when y'all did this during the livestream, I cant believe I am now getting an official video version as well! Thank you.

Dear boys, should I, against all odds, find my self in Heaven it would please me to hear your voices echo through the valleys and mountains.

So great, would love to hear this one on spotify

Beautiful cover, haunting harmonies, love it

Give the guy his hat, I'm worried 😁♥️

dat bass tho... 🔥

Can we please get just a 10hr of the end where you're warming your hands by the fire

Great Nebraska Sea would be an interesting one to see you do

You boys need to team up with Lee Murdock to do a few rounds of Great Lakes ballads

Great harmonies gentlemen!!

Hearing you guys never fails to bring me joy. If I may ask, do you guys think you could try singing Barrett's Privateers?

I’ve been listening to you guys for about a year now, and you’ve entirely taken over my RU-vid mix suggestions. You stole me from heavy metal and make me want to sail the world.

*LYRICS - Cold Winds - The Longest Johns (Tom Kastle)* Cold winds blow across the harbor,
cold winds on the inland sea.
Same winds that called our fathers,
cold winds are calling me.

Ice forms on deck and whiskers,
light a fire and stay below.
Shut up tight, the winds are whisper,
pass the bottle, it's time to go.

Cold winds blow across the harbor,
cold winds on the inland sea.
Same winds that called our fathers,
cold winds are calling me.

Rise up, rise up and dog the hatches!
Mind your hands, they’re cracked and sore.
Check the lines on your way inland,
it’s time to get a job ashore.

Cold winds blow across the harbor,
cold winds on the inland sea.
Same winds that called our fathers,
cold winds are calling me. 
Sun and spray and full moon autumns,
wood and water, frost and snow.
Early snows mean early winters,
taste each season as it grows. Cold winds blow across the harbor,
cold winds on the inland sea.
Same winds that called our fathers,
cold winds are calling me. Cold winds blow across the harbor,
cold winds on the inland sea.
Same winds that called our fathers,
cold winds are calling me…

Absolutely amazing. I think I caught an audio clipping/stutter at 1:59. Regardless still, the mix makes the bass feel so full in the audio, I LOVE the work. Never disappointed with y'all.

Simply Beautiful. Wanted a "proper" version since you first sang this on stream.

Gorgeous! Those harmonies... Chef's kiss!

(Someone tell Andy there’s cold weather merch on the TLJ store)

That's a beautiful fire ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

A great song for the current weather!

Beauty

here's a deep cut. would love to see you guys cover "this ship's going down" by Aurelio Voltaire.

Lovely x

Fantastically performed cover!

offering to the algorythm

Aw, you guys! This is GORGEOUS!❤

Brill!!!

It's a beautiful song with amazing vocals. I can feel the wind and the cold while listening. I will be searching for more of your music!

Love every song and cover you guys put out, please keep up the good work!

GOOD JOB!

great one! thank you!

Very nice 😊

Adequate - and then some! Nice job, gentlemen.

Wow. Hope you guys didn't freeze too much while recording this. ^^

Brrr! I hope it's warmed up for you lads, since you filmed this... (Beautiful harmonies, as expected, BTW)

another work of art, thank you!

Thank you for doing this one, it's so good

This was very nice. And extra Points for the hard work in the snow :)