I'm A Good Old Rebel - The Long Riders Soundtrack.wmv

[eric5906]

Sic semper tryannis. Death to tyrants. Death to Federalism. God bless Jeffersonian democracy.

[mikexws6]

Someone said a good post civil war song. This song was written during the civil war. 

[MyMoppet52]

@mikexws6 yes. I said a Civil War era song.I wasn't specific. I looked it up & got a smile & info:The book Point Lookout Prison Camp for Confederates by Edwin Beitzell says Herbert Quick printed the song in Colliers in 1914 & was composed by Major James Randolph, from Va & a member of J.E.B. Stuart's staff. It traveled beyond the area of the Confederacy. Edward VII, the Prince of Wales, heard it at a reception in London & called it 'that fine American song with the cuss words in it.'"

[amsedan43]

My Great Gandfather fought with the Mississippi 3rd Cal.and I am proud of him..God Bless Dixie

[MyMoppet52]

@amsedan43 You should be proud of your Great Grandfather. He fought for his beliefs & also helped make this country what it is. (The BEST of what it is!). Dixie & The North should be blessed & those dear men who lost their lives on both sides should never be forgotten. I am glad you found this song here & hear it with pride. I love the song. I love Hoyt Axton's version also, though this is probably a more accurate tune. My best to you, Moppet

[RussianZetaWolf]

@amsedan43 i had great grandfathers on both sides north and south on my fathers side 69th new york and 33rd virginia lol so yeah i'm proud of them both

[agatematt]

Great post Civil War song that caught the lingering bitterness that was the lot of many ex-Confederate soldiers who fought so bravely and loss so completely. But it needs to be noted that this is very much a cleaned-up, politically correct version of the tune for the original contained many lyrics that were outright racist in nature.

[MyMoppet52]

@agatematt Thanks for your comment @ I'm A Good Old... I agree with ALL the brave men who fought & should never be forgotten. I don't know the original words but imagine they were pretty rough. I'm adding a brief part of a quote I found tonight which gave me a smile: ...Edward VII, the Prince of Wales, heard it at a reception in London & called it 'that fine American song with the cuss words in it.'" That about says it all! Thanks for commenting. I am so glad you did! My best, Moppet

[TropicalConfederate]

@agatematt Do you have a link to the original?

[pansyfaye1]

Always loved this song. Long Riders was my introduction to Ry Cooder, and I've been hooked on his genius ever since. What a talent. And what a heartfelt song of defiance.

[MyMoppet52]

@pansyfaye1 Thank you so much for commenting on this song. I lost 2-3 months ago's comments so am very late. Ry Cooder is one of the greatest living talents we have.(my opinion).This IS a strong song! I found it was written in the Civil War by someone in JEB Stuart's staff if you want to look at one of the other comments. I love Hoyt Axton's version a lot, though I imagine this is a truer tune.The exact tune is mentioned in an article in 1914.I appreciate your comment! My best,Moppet

[wesleycole82]

A great movie,I was named after two outlaws and its probably due to this movie XD

[MyMoppet52]

@wesleycole82 I think it's because your folks like good music...and good movies, and history. That's a cool name. I like it. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment, plus yours is one of the most interesting comments I've had! My best to you, Moppet. p.s. I'm sorry it took so long for me to say hello. I missed your note somehow.

[68toddrandall]

@wesleycole82 cool. I named my sons after Thomas Coleman "Cole" Younger and The Dalton Gang. :)

[MyMoppet52]

@68toddrandall You had the same idea. Bet you like history. Thanks for commenting, I know it wasn't to me, but I enjoyed reading this. I don't know how I missed it earlier. My best to you, Moppet