My Viral TikTok Sea Shanty Got Me A Record Deal

When a TikTok comment encouraged Nathan Evans to sing a sea shanty, he had no idea that doing so would instigate a world-wide phenomenon and change his life forever. Follow Nathan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanevanss Check out Wellerman on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/wellerman-sea-shanty-single/1550191440

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Sea shanty Tik Tok channel goes viral
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Pirate Ship Sailing
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Nautical vessel – Sailboat mast Part 2
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