My dear backnumber 1662 - what a dag you are - I agree wholeheartedly with your wit. Being an Aussie listening to Peter Dawson is magic. How great it is to hear and be able to comment. I have 6 CD's of his and all are extolling the Raj . I can get over this because he is so good. Warmest to you mate - Graham Melb Aus
The British educated much of the world, civilised it while establishing commerce and order. It gave the common law, the separation of powers and taught people on which side their knives and forks sat. Simply great, the beginning of the kingdom of God on Earth.
@linbowe You surely mean, you're from the Realm of Australia, as a Commonwealth country... Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, Queen of The United Kingdom, of Australia, of New Zealand, of Tuvalu, of Papua New Guinea, of the Solomon Islands, of Canada, of Antigua and Barbuda, of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, of Barbados, of Belize, of Grenada, of Jamaica, of Saint Kitts and Navis, of Saint Lucia, of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Why does it hurt some people to acknowledge the fact?!
This was no celebration of the Empire, only a ranker recalling hardships and strange sights seen in line of "duty". Strangely "we English" reveals much about the Emporium of pillage"
The music hall arrangement is brilliant to the "libetto"
It was what it was. It was 'of the time' and relatively benevolent. As you say, it was never, at any point, ruled by anyone like some of the Roman emperors, and look at the benefits of being part of that empire.
Yes, it's amazing how awful the British are. If there was a god though, I wouln't place much trust in his opinions, just look at the mess that is the human race which it is supposed to have created.
Beautiful. It's no wonder this man made so many recordings. Who could get enough? Have a listen to a Russian chap named Leonid KHARITINOV (on Youtube) singing "Dark eyed Cossack girl". I think you may love it too.
My dear backnumber 1662 - what a dag you are - I agree wholeheartedly with your wit. Being an Aussie listening to Peter Dawson is magic. How great it is to hear and be able to comment. I have 6 CD's of his and all are extolling the Raj . I can get over this because he is so good. Warmest to you mate - Graham Melb Aus
23zowie23 1 month ago
I really enjoy this version-- the low note and the fact that the singer doesn't put on a fake accent. Good job with the photo slideshow :-)
meimeiswan 4 months ago
As usual, people are more interested in the politics than the music.
ChristopherSyn1 5 months ago
How many versions of this do you have?
jonjamg 7 months ago
@jonjamg I have this and a radio recording. The radio recording is similar to your 1951 version.
hawkmoon03111951 7 months ago
SO beatiful!
Is there any way you can eliminate the static?
EarthaKit2 1 year ago
Don't mind you criticising God, but the Empire? Have a care
ianskidmore 1 year ago 3
Great song sung by a great man. Too bad they only recorded two verses.
Thanks for posting.
captsub 1 year ago
A lot of burmese have told me that they regret the british leaving.If independence means having than shwe as leader then you can shove it.....
nphanlon1973 1 year ago
The British educated much of the world, civilised it while establishing commerce and order. It gave the common law, the separation of powers and taught people on which side their knives and forks sat. Simply great, the beginning of the kingdom of God on Earth.
Lindsay,
Republic of Australia
linbowe 1 year ago
@linbowe You surely mean, you're from the Realm of Australia, as a Commonwealth country... Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, Queen of The United Kingdom, of Australia, of New Zealand, of Tuvalu, of Papua New Guinea, of the Solomon Islands, of Canada, of Antigua and Barbuda, of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, of Barbados, of Belize, of Grenada, of Jamaica, of Saint Kitts and Navis, of Saint Lucia, of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Why does it hurt some people to acknowledge the fact?!
Jolly0303 6 months ago
@linbowe When? Did we civilise the Tasmanians? Where are they? (not the white settlers)
raystopher 6 months ago
This was no celebration of the Empire, only a ranker recalling hardships and strange sights seen in line of "duty". Strangely "we English" reveals much about the Emporium of pillage"
The music hall arrangement is brilliant to the "libetto"
Kenentigern7 1 year ago
one special thing that shines about the Empire is that it was not ruled by Nero and Seutonius!!
acerb45666555 2 years ago
The ........Empire. the truth......it was good. it was bad. it was everything. what else can be said?
acerb45666555 2 years ago
It was what it was. It was 'of the time' and relatively benevolent. As you say, it was never, at any point, ruled by anyone like some of the Roman emperors, and look at the benefits of being part of that empire.
hawkmoon03111951 2 years ago
The Empire on which the sun never set. Because not even God Himself trusted the British in the dark.
backnumber1662 1 year ago
Yes, it's amazing how awful the British are. If there was a god though, I wouln't place much trust in his opinions, just look at the mess that is the human race which it is supposed to have created.
hawkmoon03111951 1 year ago
@backnumber1662 GET LOST WE ARE A GREAT COUNTRY., FAGGOT.
michaelwright999 8 months ago
Beautiful. It's no wonder this man made so many recordings. Who could get enough? Have a listen to a Russian chap named Leonid KHARITINOV (on Youtube) singing "Dark eyed Cossack girl". I think you may love it too.
Gisborne184 2 years ago