Always a moving song. A recent book "The Great Wrong War" is just out and is worth reading. Admittedly, about New Zealand but still an interesting book about the conflict.
Does this song have anything to do with Metallica's - One at the very end? If not, can someone give me a link or the song title to the song at the end of Metallica - One.
The world was different then, Great War was a milestone, since then generals changed they view of the troops and war lost its ancient glory, but sadly megalomaniacs in so called democratic northern contries still begin war with lies e.g. mass murder weapons. lol, Look for "Johnny get your gun", it inspired the book "Johnny got his gun", in wich a character sings the choir of this song
katmack94...How old ru?....It's NOT cool.Your great Uncle was encouraging kids like you to go and die in a fucking useless war that killed 9 million men and women. You are fucking lucky to be alive to write this.
Fear GOD who hath power to cast you into HELL(Luke 12:5)! Fear God and depart from evil(Proverbs 3:7)! God is ANGRY with the wicked everyday(Psalm 7:11)! Jesus Christ is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE, there is NO OTHER WAY to be saved(John 14:6)! For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved(John 3:17)! TURN FROM YOUR SINS AND SUBMIT 2 THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST NOW! DON'T BOAST OF HAVING TOMORROW! Proverbs 27:1
I walk past the house where Ivor Novello was born every day. This is a lovely recording of this song - makes me proud to be Welsh! Thanks for posting it.
@crakersandcheeze - The man who wrote this song. He was an actor and songwriter. He appeared in several British movies in the 1920s (including Hitchcock's 'The Lodger'), and went on to write popular musicals, but this song is the one he's probably most famous for.
@dylanwildlevel There is a seldom performed play called "Forever, Ivor" that was performed in Washington DC in 1994. Also, the patriotism of the song was a subject of some derision from the soldiers at the "front" in the last year of the Great War
I post this link to all of my personal sites, and ask everyone to contact their local radio stations and ask that they play it daily until ALL of ther troops are safely home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank You!
Of particular signficance is the fact that you replace the lines with a more internationally acceptable 'For no gallant son of Britain' with 'For no gallant son of freedom' and 'And no Englishman is silent' with 'And the noble heart must answer to the sacred call...'
I live in Argentina and my dad always sung it, ...and he was from london. Fought in worldwar II and arrived to this country in 45. What memories, I remember him singing this and other world I &II songs, I miss him
It's Ivor Novello, that's why it's good. It's sad that songs like this have been so hijacked by parties like the BNP, they really deserve so much more! I think it's time for a renewed appreciation for Ivor Novello, who's with me?
lengewolf it is SAD the war to end all wars. this was a big sacrifice. we lost a whole generation and some of the best. However everyone did their duty. yes and it was the 1914-1918 not '17 -'18 ! only America was in that short of time.Canada had Billy Bishop!
I just read The Plough & the Stars The play ends with this song
2TenAngel 1 week ago
Gosford Park. Marvelous film.
MrSapiSapi 1 month ago
We sung this song in Iraq for no real reason other than for laughs. The Americans loved it. Good times
TDBHclan 2 months ago
Wonderful Thankyou
Somme1916Somme 3 months ago
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So beautiful, I adore this song. It always bring on tears...
punksexpistol 4 months ago
So beautiful, I adore this song. It always bring on tears...
punksexpistol 4 months ago
Excellent testament to the solidarity of a people during war, on and off the fronts of conflict
1919Fan19 6 months ago
Weird thing is that he was burnt to death when his house caught on fire......ironic.
MishMishgangsta 7 months ago
LEST WE FORGET RULE BRITANNIA WRTP
londonderryable 9 months ago
fuck the Kaiser
gobanito 1 year ago 3
@gobanito thats the spirit! :P
blackstonewielder19 8 months ago
Always a moving song. A recent book "The Great Wrong War" is just out and is worth reading. Admittedly, about New Zealand but still an interesting book about the conflict.
Crintingnut 1 year ago
Does this song have anything to do with Metallica's - One at the very end? If not, can someone give me a link or the song title to the song at the end of Metallica - One.
Goldenn16 1 year ago
The world was different then, Great War was a milestone, since then generals changed they view of the troops and war lost its ancient glory, but sadly megalomaniacs in so called democratic northern contries still begin war with lies e.g. mass murder weapons. lol, Look for "Johnny get your gun", it inspired the book "Johnny got his gun", in wich a character sings the choir of this song
korssar 1 year ago
katmack94...How old ru?....It's NOT cool.Your great Uncle was encouraging kids like you to go and die in a fucking useless war that killed 9 million men and women. You are fucking lucky to be alive to write this.
mikehattan 1 year ago
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Fear GOD who hath power to cast you into HELL(Luke 12:5)! Fear God and depart from evil(Proverbs 3:7)! God is ANGRY with the wicked everyday(Psalm 7:11)! Jesus Christ is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE, there is NO OTHER WAY to be saved(John 14:6)! For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved(John 3:17)! TURN FROM YOUR SINS AND SUBMIT 2 THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST NOW! DON'T BOAST OF HAVING TOMORROW! Proverbs 27:1
over9000christian 1 year ago
I enjoyed this song!
-------------Ellen
Shabannie 1 year ago
well i need this song for my french project.
can someone tell me where to download it?
crakersandcheeze 1 year ago
@crakersandcheeze
archive,org/details/JohnMcCormack
patriot4913 1 year ago
@patriot4913
iTunes
davjam89 1 year ago
I walk past the house where Ivor Novello was born every day. This is a lovely recording of this song - makes me proud to be Welsh! Thanks for posting it.
dylanwildlevel 1 year ago 2
who's Ivor Novello?
crakersandcheeze 1 year ago
@crakersandcheeze - The man who wrote this song. He was an actor and songwriter. He appeared in several British movies in the 1920s (including Hitchcock's 'The Lodger'), and went on to write popular musicals, but this song is the one he's probably most famous for.
dylanwildlevel 1 year ago
@dylanwildlevel There is a seldom performed play called "Forever, Ivor" that was performed in Washington DC in 1994. Also, the patriotism of the song was a subject of some derision from the soldiers at the "front" in the last year of the Great War
bizhist 1 year ago
I post this link to all of my personal sites, and ask everyone to contact their local radio stations and ask that they play it daily until ALL of ther troops are safely home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank You!
realwyo 1 year ago
Well done Johnny- you are a national hero.
Of particular signficance is the fact that you replace the lines with a more internationally acceptable 'For no gallant son of Britain' with 'For no gallant son of freedom' and 'And no Englishman is silent' with 'And the noble heart must answer to the sacred call...'
Otherwise it would be a BNP/UKIP anthem.
Atruebornirishman 1 year ago
I live in Argentina and my dad always sung it, ...and he was from london. Fought in worldwar II and arrived to this country in 45. What memories, I remember him singing this and other world I &II songs, I miss him
kelperbelcher 2 years ago
lovely song, god bless you all
kopynd 2 years ago
I have to sing this song.
xXxjustCUTmeupxXx 2 years ago
sounds mad, but i know i lived then, this song has always been so evocitive for me
pippinyvonne 2 years ago
he used to live 5mins from my house,proud to be from athlone nd ireland
xrudolfxhessx 2 years ago
I have to say, I did not realize this gentleman wrote all these good songs.
avacuppa 2 years ago
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readlifo 2 years ago
John McCormack did not write the song... he only ang it. Ivor Novello was the one who composed it.
readlifo 2 years ago
this is sooo cool! he is my Great great uncle!!! :)
katmack94 2 years ago 13
Makes me miss my dad
kontraption 2 years ago 4
respect to all who have lost !
SirGallagher 2 years ago
amen
swimchickky 2 years ago
It's Ivor Novello, that's why it's good. It's sad that songs like this have been so hijacked by parties like the BNP, they really deserve so much more! I think it's time for a renewed appreciation for Ivor Novello, who's with me?
LaFeeVerte1209 3 years ago 3
lengewolf it is SAD the war to end all wars. this was a big sacrifice. we lost a whole generation and some of the best. However everyone did their duty. yes and it was the 1914-1918 not '17 -'18 ! only America was in that short of time.Canada had Billy Bishop!
kyldy 3 years ago
Dear patriot,
I'm happy you put the lyrics on so I can understand the bad times of WW1
miffy1950 3 years ago
It's sad that this generation has FORGOTTEN agony and slaughter of 1914-1918. Laugh at millions dead, fool, and make Iraq possible.
lengelwolf 3 years ago 23
How odd i looked this up three minutes after you when nobody else seems to. Agree with your statement.
kingdaniel69 3 years ago