Brian May is getting on the Wellerman British sea shanty wave with a cover

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Shiver our timbers – what is going on with sea shanties in the UK right now?! TikTok star Nathan Evans' version of the mid 19th century Wellerman hit number 1 in the UK singles charts yesterday (February 1) . Now, fresh from his greatest guitar solo of all time victory, good ol' plectrum pirate Brian May has paid tribute to it on his 'pinkest pink' BMG Pink Special.

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And because he's a hero, May will be auctioning that PInk Special next month for women’s health charities - details TBC. And here's Nathan Evans' chart-topping vocal version of Wellerman to enjoy…

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