First Inf Div Band Plays the GarryOwen

[Jm01394]

Great rendition . Thank you

[kingbushwickthe33rd]

Strike The Colors!!Bugler,Sound the Charge!!

[potbellypublix]

My ancestor served with the 7th as a scout , and other have fought against , still a good history , the 7th Cav. Under Custer was just pawns in a larger issue , the Railroads were behind the genocide of entire races of human life !

[zadalew]

@potbellypublix Interesting viewpoint. Thanks.

[snakemanmike]

@potbellypublix My ancestor fought against the 7th at Little Big Horn. I served with the 7th Cavalry in 1971 in Vietnam.

[mobilechief]

@snakemanmike Thats interesting,

[mobilechief]

@snakemanmike And welcome home!

[yeshuahfullofit]

I served with Ctrp 4thsqdn 7thUSCav in 74/75 ,at Camp Garry Owen(Camp Rice) in South Korea, an an 11D Reconnaissance Scout Specialist. I have nothing but respect and admiration for the brothers in arms. To good friends and fond memories! Garry Owen! Scouts Out!

[pacodog747]

Well done!!

[poshportia62]

The 7th Cavalry was entrapped the day after the Wounded Knee Massacre. The 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers rescued the 7th Cavalry.

Read the novel, Rescue at Pine ridge, the story of the rescue of the famed 7th Cavalry by the Buffalo Soldiers, and visit website; rescue at pine ridge. com. The novel embodies Native Americans, Outlaws and Buffalo Soldiers, in the days of the Native American Wars with the approach USA. Story is about, brutality, compassion, reprisal, bravery, heroism and gallantry.

[gcanavan19]

The Garryowen was written by an irishman Thomas Moore around 1807 and adopted by the 5th Royal Irish Lancers based in Limerick ..It is named after a littlle town outside (owens garden) Limerick Ireland.It was introduced to the U.S army by a Brevet  Lieutenant Myles Keogh 1861-1866.

[1stCavVet1969]

Engineer Brigade, 1st Cav, 2004-2005 Baghdad...... GARRYOWEN!!

[rcjohnsob]

I served in the 1st Cav in 1964-65. Although we all called it the song of the division, it was actually meant for the 7th Cav. I always got a kick how, when they would salute an officer, the phrase, "Garry Owen Sir!" was spoken. Very proud troopers from the 7th Cav and very rightfully so.

[barker131776]

OutSTANDING...!!!

BILL

Harriman, NY

[BillieBobBrubeck]

Garryowen is playing, why are people talking!! Damn them!!

[rusty7172]

Scouts out!

[Jonesmp05]

1st team OIF II Garry Owen!!!!!

[jerryfromgeorgia]

Gary Owen!!!!!

[zadalew]

@jerryfromgeorgia What do you mean: Gary Owen!!!!! ?????

[osbornisland]

Nothing like a good army band

[rldavis1959]

Love this song; my great-grandfather served in the old 7th during the Indian Wars.

[TheAlliswell]

great song, I think they still march to it at West Point

[fongchaynun]

After Garryowen, "The Soul of an Irishman" (Beethoven composed variations on this theme). Garryowen was supposedly sung by the British wounded after the Charge of the Light Brigade.

[afcgeo]

The Fighting Irish 69th Inf Regiment, NY Army National Guard considers this song to be very special as well.

[happygael]

Garryowen is used by the british armed forces by the Irish and the US forces. I think it would be better to say it belongs to the english speaking world.

[DonMeaker]

And to the Gaelic speaking world...

[Birkbecks]

you have to remember its a cavalry march not a infantry march you can imagine the horses trotting to it

[Msoolala]

Bit fast to march to isn't it! More like dance music.

[meagher100]

it gets the blood a stirrin

[MayrN]

Best whishes to the the BIG RED ONE from its former "home" in Germany!

No mission too difficult, no sacrifice too great, duty first!

[Gaudd]

The song was first taken up by the British army. It was played by the 44th (Essex) foot during the retreat from Afghanistan during the 1st Afghan War in 1839. The 44th never made it back.

[mikeygormley]

In other words the yanks appreciate the contribution of us Irish lol...

[a2m203]

Yes we do.

[cymbali]

I was in the 4th Cav. And would never suggest Gary Owen was anyones song but the 7th Cav..Not the 1st...kinda sacred to them....A very Big Price was payed by the 7th...

[Squarehead2008]

@cymbali

Not near as great as was paid by the Nations.

See treaties, Jefferson, Jackson, Johnson, Trail of Tears, etc.

[zadalew]

What?

[ripvanwinkle61]

@Squarehead2008 You would be surprised how many native Americans serve in the 1st CAV, including our Physician (a Comanche) with 4/1 CAV who was awarded the Combat Medic Badge for treating wounded under fire in 2008 and also one of our outstanding artilleryman.

[davnkatz]

Yep! Gen. George liked the tune so much it became his theme song. In modern years, the 1st Cavalry Division inherited the Custer reputation and Gary Owen theme song. The 1st Cav band plays it at every possible function - incl parades and retirements. The song is especially exciting when the band plays for the mounted demonstration (horse) Platoon does the "charge". I Know! I was in the Cav for 5 years.

[rotccadet2010]

I've gotta get back in the Army National Guard, Damm this Re code 3

[barrybocho]

I served six years in the army national guard in california and arizona. The weekend drills were lots of fun. I drove the APC, fired 50 cal, m14, m16. lots of ammo to expend

[rotccadet2010]

Did you get a Re code of 3 as well? Like I said all I want is back into the military!

[barrybocho]

Iwas in 1968-1974 went to basic and AIT then back to the unit. 1 weekend a month and 1 2 week summer camp for 6 years at fort Irwin, california

[patriot625]

1st ID 2nd div Fort Riley

[hardsarge69]

go for it Mac, you can't go wrong, serving going on 14 yrs now, incl. Reg. Army, do it, you owe it to yourself, M/Sgt. Wm Soileau

[stollensecret]

think of how terrifying it would be to wake up to a massacre while hearing this music...

[AjKells85]

We are the boys that take delight in Smashing the Limerick lamps when lighting Through the streets like sporters fighting And tearing all before. We'll break windows,we'll break doors The watch knock down by threes and fours Then let the Doctors work their cures And tinker up our bruises. Well beat the bailiffs out of fun Well make the mayor and sheriffs run We are the boys no man dare run If he regards a whole skin.

[koggi242]

To learn about the song see - Walter Wood, The Romance of Regimental Marches, 1932

[koggi242]

Ill think you'll find that Keogh didn't introduce Custer to GarryOwen, nor did the English Sergaant Butler.

The song was popular during the civil war and it seems likely that Custer became familiar with it then.

[Cavscout5096]

Classic song for the Cavalry

Frmr 16th Cav Trooper, Fort Knox

[cymbali]

Great Garry Owen!!! From an old trooper: 3rd squadron, 4th Cavalry, Vietnam 1967-1968

[jchez1965]

@cymbali thank you for your service....it is greatly appreciated....my Uncle served in the USMC in Da Nang 1st Marine Div....1968-1970

[monadnockandcasey]

Great rendition!

[vanwahlgren]

Great Performance. Bravo to the 1st Division Band!

[GarraiEoin]

GarryOwen SIR!!!

[CusterApollo]

I love Garryowen.

Thanks to the Irishman Captain Myles W. Keogh for introducing the song to Brevet Major General George Armstrong Custer. Long live the 7th Cavalry!!!

[ydrwill]

Awesome, my unit 3-4Cav(3rdID) played this song as we entred Tuzla, Bosnia Hertzegovina Jan 1996. At that moment I knew I was a real CAV trooper.

[DeathbyPianos]

What is the thing tapping its foot/paw/hand thing on the table?

[zadalew]

He is an older brother to the youngster that appears at the very end of the video.

[garyowen4ever]

george and errol are smiling!

[Highball100]

Garry Owen, General George Armstrong Custer adopted the song for the 7th Cavalry and had it played often. It was played on his last departure from Fort Abraham Lincoln as his troops moved across the parade grounds to their ultimate demise, most would not return from the Little Big Horn River. You can almost see the horses high stepping to the tune as the trot off, they didnt move so snappy though, they were mostly worn out fodder, but you can almost see it.

[CaptJBean]

snappy tune

[Jigaboo123456]

Am I prehaps thinking of "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon?

[wgoco]

YEP, THE yELLOW RIBBON IS THE RIBBON OF THE IRISH GUARDS, THE bRIT aRMY REgiment who first adopted this Irish drinking song, I believe...what you refer to are the lyrics of the song...anyway, good luck getting any sound on youtube...my audio has packed up but works every other connection to news videos etc ?? Cheers, Jiga boo 1234560

[ajferet]

If you want to find the lyrics of the song, find the Errol Flynn "They died with their boots on"

[Jigaboo123456]

ps Thanks for posting- -can anyone post a video of the cav marching to this?

The John Wayne movie "They died with their boots on" was terrific, and shows teh Hollywood version as to why it was adopted ( and teh Hollywood version of Custer who was acomplete arse. Brave, but incompetent. Beware of charismatic leaders!

[zadalew]

Yes, anyone who has a free registration on YouTube can post a video. Thanks for you viewing and comment.

[AdmiralCSN]

John Wayne wasn't in "They Died Wied With Their Boots On"; that was Errol Flynn.

[godzilla74114]

@Jigaboo123456 it was Errol Flynn, not john wayne. :)

[Jigaboo123456]

British light Infantry and Ghurkas would enjoy marching to this tempo -140 pm is the spped for the LI, I believe (I'm ex-airborne, so don't know for sure. I think marching at spped to the likes of Gary Owen looks, sounds and (probably) feels great

Anyhoo, great tune great performance plenty of brio.

[edwardeubanks]

Hey, talk about up tempo. The notes were fine, but what the hell, was the conductor on speed.

No infrantry could march to that tempo. Well, maybe if they were charging with bayonets, but otherwise, slow it down fellers.

[oborozukiyo73]

Might British Light Infantry cope, though? They do (did?) march quicker than regular infantry, driving unenlightened parade commanders mad.

[joehornsupporter]

Remember all battle songs of our country!Yankee Doodle,The Yanks are comming,etc.And even great battle songs of some of our European Herritage,ie ther Panzerleid of Germany,& great U.S. & Soviet Army victory songs!

[MattSlak]

I marched to this tune at Fort Hood back when I was a 1st Cav trooper

[BenAliGtor]

No Sousaphones in the 1870's, but their horns faced rearwards, so the regiment could keep in step to the music on the march. And Garryowen in America predates Custer:it was played on fife & drum during the Rev War.

[zadalew]

So What??

[bacforever3]

Death comes so quick! So can imagine that

and so much Traditional American Music has blatant Irish Origins too

So surreal

[ballynafeighbluedog]

cant you just picture errol flynn or john wayne and vitor mclachlen riding past when you hear this tune

[Charliecomet82]

Reminds me of "Little Big Man!"

[garyowen4ever]

see one of the greatest movies ever made,,,they died with their boots on,,,,,errol flynn,,,,,,,,,and queen's own butler playing the song that started it all,,,,,YOU CAN TAKE GLORY WITH YOU WHEN ITS YOUR TIME TO GO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[urbanjanitor]

Garryowen!

[monadnockandcasey]

One of my favorites too OP!

[dmacsdg]

love it!long live the cav!

[UCHM]

:::marching:::

[t800rad2]

The 7th Cavalry was also the unit featured in the movie "We Were Soldiers" and the book "We Were Soldiers Once, and Young". Many of them believe that the designation was a kind of "bad luck".

[zadalew]

Thanks for the information. Will check into them.

[fifenhorn]

Thanks for posting this video - my husband is the commander for the Big Red One Band, and we always love seeing videos of the band being posted on youtube...good press! Sorry to hear you missed the concert!

[zadalew]

Thank you for the note. Perhaps we will see each other a future event.

[HurricaneHeidi]

LOVELY! MY that brass section is crisp and bright!!! Cheerio! 8-)

[Milomaine]

Thank you for posting this great song! An ROTC instructor at UMaine, a proud veteran of the 1st Inf Div, used to say "If you've gonna be one, be a big red one!" Drive one!

[zadalew]

Thanks Milomaine -- I know a few Big Red One'ers and of course see a lot more from day to day. I attend the Band's performances every time I can do so.

[zadalew]

23 Jan 2008 -- I am most thrilled by the many views this piece is getting!!! Thank you all very much and I Thank all Big Red One soldiers very much for their service.

[kirstenthegoth]

Garryowen, a traditional Irish melody, was introduced to the 7th Cavalry by Custer's adjutant who had formerly served in the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, a regiment of the British Army now the Queen's Royal Lancers.

[therookout]

The Garry Owen is also the march of the Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I had the pleasure of marching with Pioneer and playing this very tune.

[bombard50]

Anyone who has a vidio of the 1st Inf. Div. Band from 1976 to 1979.?

[WayzataKid]

I have a audio tape of the 1st Inf Div Band-Labor Day Concert in 1970 at Ft. Riley

[sgtslim50]

The reason I asked for a vidio, I was a member

of the 1st Inf, Div. Band from 1976-79.

Thanks

[TaskMaster2006]

Outstanding Music

[bigchingding]

The great directer John Ford used in his backgrounds of most of his Movies includeing clips in the Quiet Man

[Norfolkscot]

Garryowen Irish gaelic for Owen's garden is a town in Co Limerick. The march Garryowen had a long history with the then Royal Munster Fusiliers a British army regiment recruited in Counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Clare Depot : Tralee. Their battle honours tell the history of the British Empire. Irish emigrants took the tune to the USA the tune matched perfectly the gait of a trotting cavalry horse. Thus a song from a little Irish town become one of the most famous melodies in miltary music.

[zadalew]

Thank you for the further information. We missed an opportunity to hear the Big Red One band in concert again last evening because of inclement weather. Had really look forward to it.

[nymphetaminegirl29]

Nice, Im with 21st Cavalry Brigade on Fort Hood, loved seeing this.

[zadalew]

I thank you for your service to our country. Lewis B.

[billslack]

And "Garryowen" is still played by the only surviving regiment of the irish brigade. The 69th Infantry marches to it up 5th Ave. in NYC every St. Patrick's Day.

[zadalew]

Thanks for the information. I am amazed, and gratified, at the view number of this video. I enjoy it much!

[HISTORIAN1075]

Very well played

[retroflow44]

I can't say if this is entirely true, as even respected autoritive books can be wrong but: Garryowen was first adapted and played by the Irish regiments in the U.S. Civil War - most notably the New York Irish. During the war, Custer had heard the tune and lyrics and became quite taken by them. When he later commanded the 7th Cavalry, he chose Garryowen/Gary Owen as the regimental theme.

Once more, that's what the books I read indicated.

[zadalew]

Yes retro, this fits with my understanding.  Thanks.

[rmorecook]

nicely done

[riponranger]

sory guys I meant this video ....The Band Of The Royal Irish Regiment-Antecedent Marches check it out and enjoy ..god bless

[riponranger]

check out this video and see whwere it comes from ..brothers in arms god bless america

[RoyceKitts]

Nice. My son and I are about five feet to the left of the camera.

[texsjeff]

Brings back some memories...was in the 1st ID Band 1988-1990, Spc Jeff Ellis...if you guys keep old softball trophies around I'm enshrined on one or two lol. Lookin forward to more postings!

[zadalew]

Not a band member Jeff; we did very much enjoy their parade march at the Keats Fall Festival and visiting a little while with a couple of the band members. Thanks for your service -- and the comment.

[custerdivision]

congratulations to the band, it's a beautiful score.

[custerdivision]

Garry Owen!

[zadalew]

Are you indicating that it is the 'Garry Owen' rather than 'GarryOwen'?

[custerdivision]

Hi

It's either GarryOwen or Garry Owen. It doesn't matter. The original score was Garry Owen, but then it became a battlecry and some said that it was GarryOwen.

[zadalew]

Thanks - it was my impression that GaryOwen or Garyowen was correct. It is certainly used both ways.

[custerdivision]

Hope you don't mind that I embedded your videos for custerwest . org

[zadalew]

Thanks for doing so! Glad to have the piece seen/heard.