John McDermott - A Scottish Soldier

[moniquewass]

Enjoyed this song by John. Never knew he recorded this.

Only heard Andy Stewart's version. Thanks for posting it.

Cheers; ... *(^_^)*

Doug

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@moniquewass

Thanks to you for watching and commenting! :-) I'm happy you discovered this version!

[riccardobruero]

I'm not even Scottish, but this brought tears to my eyes.

John McDermott with his musicians did it beautifully.

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@riccardobruero

I agree with you, it's a moving song.

Thanks very very much for your comment!!! :)

[is1943]

Excellent.

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@is1943

Thanks very much for watching and for your comment, I'm happy you enjoyed it!!! :-)

[nalvojo]

Thanks LadyGreyCarolyn - i listen to that song 100 years ago :-), still fascinated. Today i'm on search for a song (title) i heard in the early 60th from a british radio station. One line of the Lyrics was "...sleep in peace, my soldier laddie ...". The tune/melody was the same of the Song "letzte Rose"(german title) from the Opera 'MARTHA' of Flotow. The singers voice remindet me on Andy Stewart or David Withfield (?) CAN YOU HELP ? Thanks anyway ! JOERG/Philippines

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@nalvojo

Thanks very much to you for your comment!!!! :-)

I send you a message with the song I think you refer to!

[nalvojo]

@LadyGreyCarolyn I'm on my knees - you're really helpful, Mme. ! Its somewhat like finding a long lost friend again. You gave me back exactly i was looking for - a heartfelt thank you ! Joerg/Philippines

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@nalvojo

For such a little thing! You're more than welcome, I'm so happy I could help you!!! :))))))

Remember, if you ever want to look for a song you don't know the title but you know the lyrics: just write those few lyrics on google (or yahoo, etc...) and add the word "lyrics", and also the name of the artist if you know it, and you have high probability to find exactly the title you're missing.

All the best to you, take care!!!

[04jambo1956]

Aye - we all get a wee bit wistful when we hear this song......true celtic (said with a k) warriors all of them!!

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@04jambo1956

Thanks very much for your comment (and for watching the video!!!) ^_^

I'm happy you enjoyed it!!!

Greetings from Turin,

Paola

[99lilyana]

This song also brings back memories of my dad who died 21 years ago. He was born in Glasgow and immigrated to Canada after WW2. When this song came out in 1961 I was a little girl and I thought this song was written about my dad and his time in the war. he will always be my hero.

Miss you Dad XXX

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@99lilyana

Thanks for sharing your memories of your Dad :) I understand you, I miss my Dad too... but thanks for watching and commenting on my video!

[DavManCometh]

Scottish heritage is still held in high regard in Canada, it's part of who we are and I'm glad to have ancestors as early as a generation ago from Scotland

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@DavManCometh

Thanks very much for your comment, and I think too that is important to know about our ancestors (who they were, the ways and the places they used to live, etc...)!

[baycast]

This is one of my all time favorites as i was brought up with Andy Stewart singing this regularly. i loved it then and i love it now. Thanks from Irene.

[xmasbaby1968]

Thanks for the welcome! Everytime I listen to this song, I think of my Father who passed away 20 years ago on January 15th. He was a true Scotsman, born in Edinburgh & immigrated to Canada in his 20's. His name was Patrick; However, he went by the name "Angus", a true Scottish name! So Dad, this one's for you! I love & miss you! Cheers!!! :) xoxo

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@xmasbaby1968

Thanks again for dropping on my video, and thanks for share some memories of yours ^_^

[xmasbaby1968]

One word sums it up- BEAUTIFUL!!!  Thanks for posting a lovely song by a very talented artist.

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@xmasbaby1968

Thanks very very much to you for commenting on my video, I'm happy you enjoyed it!!! :)))

And welcome on YouTube!!!

[Erkele]

So Lovely ! - Erkele

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@Erkele

Thanks a lot for watching and commenting my video! ^_^

[rockgor]

Always nice to hear John McDermott. I like this song too, although

the reference to "battles glorious" is somewhat unsettling.

Tnx 4 posting this old favorite.

[LadyGreyCarolyn]

@rockgor

Thanks to you for leaving your comment to my video, it's much appreciated! :)))