This group's original name was Fisherman's Friends; their first album with … Read Full Bio ↴This group's original name was Fisherman's Friends; their first album with Universal, Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends, was recorded in St Kew Parish Church, Cornwall, and released in April 2010
The group can usually be heard singing on Friday evenings throughout the summer on the Platt in wonderful Port Isaac.
Fisherman's Friends are John, Julian and Jeremy Brown, Trevor Grills, John Lethbridge, Billy Hawkins, Nigel Sherratt, Peter Rowe, John McDonnell and Jon Cleave.
Fisherman's Friends, from Port Isaac on the North Cornwall coast, have secured a deal – said to be worth £1 million – with Universal, the company behind acts such as Lady Gaga, Take That and Amy Winehouse
The 10-strong group, which also has a date at this year's Glastonbury Festival, will issue an album of traditional tunes and folk songs next month after being discovered by a record producer on holiday.
Fisherman’s Friends are shanty singers--each of whom are or have been fishermen, lifeboatmen and coastguards (as well as builders, artisans, hoteliers, and shop keepers) in the local area--from Port Isaac on Cornwall’s rugged north coast.
At around eight in the evening during the summer months, tourists and locals gather to hear this ten-man group sing a rousing set of shanties and Cornish folk songs. This album, recorded in a 15th-century church in nearby St Kew, features a rich haul of 12 songs from their Port Isaac repertoire, including the classic "South Australia", the haunting Cornish robber ballad "The Cadgwith Anthem" and the beautiful "Brightly Beams".
In February 2013 Trevor Gills and tour manager Paul McMullen were both killed in a tragic accident while touring.
The group can usually be heard singing on Friday evenings throughout the summer on the Platt in wonderful Port Isaac.
Fisherman's Friends are John, Julian and Jeremy Brown, Trevor Grills, John Lethbridge, Billy Hawkins, Nigel Sherratt, Peter Rowe, John McDonnell and Jon Cleave.
Fisherman's Friends, from Port Isaac on the North Cornwall coast, have secured a deal – said to be worth £1 million – with Universal, the company behind acts such as Lady Gaga, Take That and Amy Winehouse
The 10-strong group, which also has a date at this year's Glastonbury Festival, will issue an album of traditional tunes and folk songs next month after being discovered by a record producer on holiday.
Fisherman’s Friends are shanty singers--each of whom are or have been fishermen, lifeboatmen and coastguards (as well as builders, artisans, hoteliers, and shop keepers) in the local area--from Port Isaac on Cornwall’s rugged north coast.
At around eight in the evening during the summer months, tourists and locals gather to hear this ten-man group sing a rousing set of shanties and Cornish folk songs. This album, recorded in a 15th-century church in nearby St Kew, features a rich haul of 12 songs from their Port Isaac repertoire, including the classic "South Australia", the haunting Cornish robber ballad "The Cadgwith Anthem" and the beautiful "Brightly Beams".
In February 2013 Trevor Gills and tour manager Paul McMullen were both killed in a tragic accident while touring.
Chicken On A Raft
Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Chicken On A Raft' by these artists:
Blackbeard's Tea Party Skipper's in the wardroom drinking gin, (Hey -oh, chicken on…
Cyril Tawney Skipper's in the wardroom drinking gin, (Hey -oh, chicken on…
Heather Wood Skipper in the wardroom drinkin' gin, Hey yo, chicken on a…
Pyrates! Skipper's in the wardroom drinking gin, (Hey -oh, chicken on…
Royston Wood & Heather Wood Skipper in the wardroom drinkin' gin, Hey yo, chicken on a…
The Wailing Guild Skipper's in the wardroom drinking gin Hey-oh, chicken on a …
The Young Tradition Skipper in the wardroom drinkin' gin, Hey yo, chicken on a…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends:
Bully In The Alley Well sally is the girl that comes from our alley, Way…
Haul Away Joe When I was just a little lad, Or so me…
No Hopers Jokers & Rogues Come on you no hopers, you no hopers, you rouges Were…
No Hopers Jokers And Rogues Come all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues We're on…
No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues come on you no hopers, you no hopers, you rouges were…
No Hopers, Jokers & Rogues (2011 Mix) Come, all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues we're on the…
No Hopers, Jokers and Rogues Come all you no hopers, you jokers and rogues We're on…
Sloop John B For we sail on the Sloop John B My grandpappy and…
South Australia In South Australia I was born heave away, haul away In South…
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Jim Main
It was an honour to be invited up to sing with the real stars. I'm on the far right next to Cleavey and thoroughly enjoyed the three songs we sang. Thanks for posting this and thanks to the locals in Port Isaac for putting up with us. I hope the movie does you all justice.
Sue Hendriks
Jim Main you are welcome it was a good night and I look forward to seeing the film x
SuperMoonie
Saw the film last night and have to say it was fantastic!
Michaela Riley
Saw the film today - One of the best I have seen for ages. Well done all. Fab story.
The Duke
Saw the film yesterday it was amazing all the emotion was unleashed
Sir André LeFae de L'inoge
Looking forward to seeing the movie. This is truly brilliant stuff...
Thomas Thayer
I can't get enough of these guys at the end of 2020. Some much needed nourishment for the soul!
Erik Lares
I was watching their movie when New Year counted down this year. Good end to a rough year. Great band to open 2021 with.
Sarah Wood
my sentiments too :-) x
Bugzy Hardrada
Absolutely