Remember the sea shanty craze that swept the internet? If you’re like us at The Boot Doctor, you were probably captivated by the resurgence of this maritime musical tradition. And who could forget Nathan Evans, the Scottish musician who spearheaded this viral sensation with his rendition of “Wellerman”? Now, Evans is back, and this time he’s bringing the Doctor along for a time-traveling, sea-shanty adventure.
Nathan Evans, the TikTok star who became synonymous with modern sea shanties, has released a special Doctor Who-themed remix of his hit song, “Wellerman.” This nautical-meets-sci-fi crossover celebrates the highly anticipated return of the Sea Devils in the upcoming Doctor Who special, “Legend of the Sea Devils.” For fans of both catchy tunes and time-traveling adventures, this is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed.
The Sea Devils, classic Doctor Who villains who first appeared in 1972, haven’t been seen on screen since 1984. Their resurgence is a major event for Whovians, and what better way to mark their return than with a sea shanty? According to Blogtor Who, the lyrics of Evans’ “Wellerman (Doctor Who Version)” are a playful nod to the Doctor’s adventures and the Sea Devils’ watery origins. It seems even creatures from the depths of time and space couldn’t resist the allure of a good sea shanty.
Could this be the start of a new trend? Fandom sea shanties? We certainly hope so! If you’re ready to sing along, here’s a sneak peek at the lyrics:
There once was a ship, I’ll tell you this
The name of the ship was the TARDIS
When trouble blew up, they didn’t get down
Oh blow you bully boys blowSoon may the Doctor come
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Doctor Who Legend of the Sea Devils sea shanty announcement featuring Nathan Evans and Sea Devils]
Whether you’re a seasoned Whovian, a sea shanty enthusiast, or just someone looking for a fun and unique tune, Nathan Evans’ “Wellerman (Doctor Who Version)” is worth checking out. It’s a creative and catchy way to celebrate the return of the Sea Devils and perhaps, just perhaps, reignite the sea shanty craze once more. And unlike baking bread, this is one quarantine trend we are thrilled to see make a comeback.
