The Final Inspection - Steve Halls (The man in Shorts)

[Stokiesteve48]

Hi mate, yes i did predominantlty although i didn't know until now who wrote it as i'd seen many different versions on the net. I will nip back in my description and put that in if that's the case. Glad you like the song also. Much appreciated.  Steve

[joshuaia78]

Steve Halls, That was a wonderful song! I know a poem called "The Final Inspection" that was written by SGT Joshua Helterbran a member of the US Army. Is this where you got your lyrics?

[Rich5578]

Had a good time at Twickenham. May well have been stood next to you but wouldn't have known! Should be sorting out for next year at the end of this month.

[mrsherrera319]

From a solider that has served in Iraq and Afghanistan i say thank you from all of us!!!!

[Stokiesteve48]

@mrsherrera319 You're more than welcome. Glad you like it. Keep being magnificent, you are all appreciated.

[Rich5578]

Did you adapt the lyrics and put the music to this yourself?

[Stokiesteve48]

@Rich5578 Yes i did Rich. From a poem /email that was bantered about. Changed a few lines etc. and put a simple tune (it has to be simple for me) to it.

[Rich5578]

@Stokiesteve48 Sounds great, the new lyrics are good too, v well done :) I was in the Royal Engineers, found this song after looking up Soldier by Harvey Andrews.

[Stokiesteve48]

@Rich5578 Done that one too. But then what squaddies don't do that one lol.  Wrote another but haven't put it up yet. another squaddie dying song but hey, with a few beers we can still laugh. I was REME for 22..

[Rich5578]

@Stokiesteve48 Only did 10. Facebook has found all my old mates though, and am off to the Army v Navy at Twickenham in May. See REME beat RE at rugby the other day :(

[Stokiesteve48]

@Rich5578 I'll be at the rugby at Twickenham too. In the Royal Engineers bar as well as my mate gets the tickets.

[Rich5578]

@Stokiesteve48 Might just see you in the bar! Got my ticket and wrist band the other week.

[tonyahaburgess]

Great stuff

[Karateka95]

Excellent...I enjoyed it imensley and agree totaly with the sentiment!!

[Stokiesteve48]

@Karateka95  Thanks mate

[corbloominblimey]

Strewth!

[Stokiesteve48]

@corbloominblimey

Does that mean you like it? lol

[paulwal894]

Great job Steve, great words & well performed.

[tonyahaburgess]

Brilliant!