Sort by time | Sort by thread (beta)
- Your queue is empty. Add videos to your queue using this button:
or sign in to load a different list.
Loading...Saving...
Loading...Saving...
The two songs were used in the 1800's, but the melody to Garry Owen was written in the 1680's, about an area called "Garryowen" in County Limerick, Ireland.
The name is a phonetic adaptation of the Gaelic words "Garrai" meaning "Garden" and "Eoin", pronounced "Owen", and translating to "John". Refers to King John's castle nearby.
In 1867, Custer adopted it.
The tune was documented as "Auld Bessy" in 1788, and got lyrics in 1802.
Destiny4511 1 year ago