The Soldiers of the Old Home Guard (Extended Version)

[silverbulletgirl29]

Notice the castle on the hill in the background? That happens to look an awful like the one in Darby 'O Gill & the Little People, doesn't it. At least the same set or whatever.

[Jourell1]

@silverbulletgirl29 Actually this Castle in this film was genuine, It's Corfe Castle in Dorset. I'm not sure about the one in Darby, I believe that it was a set

[silverbulletgirl29]

'For we wrote the story of the old Brigade, we know the glory of yesterday's parade...'

[Old is right.] But that's my top fav song on Bedknobs & Broomsticks besides 'Substitutiary Locomotion.'

[chica476]

The man at 0:45, a typical olde Englishman.

[chica476]

The guy at the beginning sounded an awful lot like Goeffrey Leonard.

youtube his name, and you'll understand what I mean. haha

[jimbo271uk]

my dad served with the home guard, the first job was to deal with the paratroopers that they expected would land first leaving the regular army to deal with the invasion force, its hard to drop into an enermy country if the civilians as well as the army are out to kill you

[formerfreak]

fuck the nazi's we got old men with guns XD

[BasilFawlty4444]

@formerfreak Of course, we still had the regular army, and Britain was heavily reliant upon the Royal Navy and the RAF for defence, but we are incredibly proud of this bit of our history.

Remember that it was the Battle of Britain that preserved democracy for the world.

[formerfreak]

@BasilFawlty4444 two things, one already knew that was just saying something semi-stupid for a few cheap laughs. Two I just enjoy the idea of a small batallion of old men whoppin some guys ass who is way younger, ever see Second hand lions? there ya go...least i think it was second hand lions

[ShivuTheWolf]

I wonder; Can someone tell me why some of them have their straps actually on their bottom lip?

[grobiegirl12]

I love every single one of those old men. When I was little, one in particular always reminded me of my grandfather. He's since passed but this still males me think of him :)

[HeartOfPureDarkness]

lol one is actually holding a garden shovel!!! good man!

[grobiegirl12]

@HeartOfPureDarkness I never noticed that in all my years of watching this movie! Haha he carries it with so much dignity :)

[formerfreak]

dude, for old men those guys scream "leet" you can just tell their proud of who they are

[bpolacek89]

Some of these guys marching had to be old even when ww1 started. I bet some would have been bore war vets

[lightupnat92]

Still get tingles up my neck when I listen to this song

[PsycoBhoy]

Man, you've got to feel sorry for the poor bastard armed with the shovel. What would he have done if the Nazi's had invaded; sneak in front of a tank and dig a pit trap while the driver isn't looking?

[blackskullthunder]

@PsycoBhoy Actually I think his job would be to dig the trenches and/or bury the dead. But he would get a awful lot of man points if he managed to do what you suggested!

[Plawranc]

@blackskullthunder Not as stupid as it sounds if you prepared it in advance. Though if its only one man, if he managed one big enough to swamp a Panzer IV the man points would be insane.

[HeartOfPureDarkness]

1 person was rejected from the Home Guard.

Bit of history for you: many countries had a Home Guard. Churchill asked volunteers in 1940 hoping for around 500,000 (May) He got 150,000 and by June 1,500,000!!! First known as the LDV- Local Defence Volunteers. Usually aged between 17 and 65 but boys young as 14 got in AND even the elderly ELDERLY snuck him- 80 year olds lied of their age (GO THEM!) Because of this it is said this is where the nick-name 'Dad's Army' came from. :)

[LoreneFaith]

@HeartOfPureDarkness Wonderful bit of history. Thanks for sharing.

[HeartOfPureDarkness]

@LoreneFaith No problem- Bedknobs and Broomsticks is my fav live action Disney Film and WW1 and WW2 are my top fav history. Did you see channel 4's programme of the bombs used in WW2 tested out of their own version of Blitz Street- the only thing to survive each test was a milk bottle!!! XD

[LoreneFaith]

@HeartOfPureDarkness I am a big history buff myself!

[HeartOfPureDarkness]

@HeartOfPureDarkness hello back again with more history about the home guard: although a wonderful film it is rather misleading; members of the home guard did not possess guns (they were used for the men fighting the war in the trenches! (or known as the 'regular army') so had to make do with ancient weapons are whatever was around including: glof club, pikes, cutlass and even a kitche knife taped to a wooden pole! I say its a ruddy good job the Germans did not manage to invade Britain!

[HeartOfPureDarkness]

@HeartOfPureDarkness Though personally if they had I would of used a good old fashioned frying pan to knock them all out :P

[HeartOfPureDarkness]

@HeartOfPureDarkness actually they did have guns just very old fashioned guns such as a blunderbuss...nice

[BasilFawlty4444]

@HeartOfPureDarkness They were fully equipped... eventually.

[msunami]

Who's digging in here? Who will defend, every inch of England no matter what they send!

Makes me proud to be English!!

[thegeezerdan]

When i was younger i used to laugh at these geezers but now i have respect for them.

[LoreneFaith]

@thegeezerdan I am glad to hear that. They deserve your respect!

[DellDuckfan313]

For a long time I wondered: why are these soldiers aged men, and not young boys? Then at once the answer struck me: these men were the young boys that fought in World War One, about 25 years before! Of course!

[lastswordfighter]

@DellDuckfan313 Bit of history lesson for you. The Home Guard was comprised of volunteers and former soldiers. Basically those that were able bodied were allowed in the Home Guard.

[DellDuckfan313]

@lastswordfighter I never heard of the Home Guard before I heard this song. Thanks for the history lesson!

[lastswordfighter]

@DellDuckfan313 Basically Britain suffered a lot losses and needed to regroup and rearm more units. The Home Guard was formed to defend their country until the regular military forces were back sufficient enough strength.

[LoreneFaith]

@DellDuckfan313 Of course!

[scorchx3000]

@DellDuckfan313

The Local defense regements or whatever they were called conisted of people to old or young for the army, or those unfit for actual duty.

[ensis]

Suddenly--A CAT!

[65animatedfan]

@tomarmstrong14 is Pal Bits of Bedknobs and Broomsticks in 1971 made by disney

[TyrsKrieger]

And again I'm surprised.

In the german version of the movie Emelius doesn't become a soldier and goes to the war, the movie ends after Miss Price said she can't be a witch.

I think I really have to get the english version.

Thanks again for uploading! :-)

[LoreneFaith]

@TyrsKrieger Your very welcomed and yes, please do get the english version so that you can see the entire movie.

[Andrewwascool]

@LoreneFaith That said, I would opt to get the intended cut of the film, and not the extended film, which in my opinion has a lot of pointless parts that take away from the film.

[danuk69]

@Andrewwascool I also think there are some bits that add to it though. I always wondered why the kids said about staying with Miss Price, where in the Extended cut they mention about their Aunt they were living with being killed in the bombings. Granted some bits felt pointless, but there were some extra scenes in there that felt like they fleshed out the characters a bit.

[Bonacolsi761]

@TyrsKrieger

In the Italian version too. Fortunately I have bought an original copy in London.

I think only English version is complete because Spaniards too lament the same problem

[500AndiE]

well isn't britain worth fighting for the finest country this planet will ever know. and the only reason they got a grudge against this country is they've wreck they own

[500AndiE]

Me too i'm proud to be British and you if the call ever came again to stand up and fight i will fight for Great Britain the finest country ever

[Queen90BoyGeorge45]

@500AndiE Don't you just love it when a children's movie makes you feel so proud to defend your country??

[Queen90BoyGeorge45]

Can not believe that I still know the words to this entire song. This song makes me so proud to be a member of Defence, protecting my country!! Thank you to the Old Home Guard!!

[wildcatpride100]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!

[Eddy2730]

Because of my tendency to walk anywhere at marching speed, I sometimes sing this when I do so.

[PrestonNorthEndFan]

I remember watching this film when i was like 5 and I always used to march around the house in my grandads WW2 beret singing this song. I forgot all about it until i was at work today and the song just popped up from nowere in my head. I had to listen to it again for the happy memorys so as soon as i finished work i went straight home and straight on youtube and here i am. The soldiers of the old home guard THATS WHO! The soldiers of the old home guard... EPIC!

[LoreneFaith]

@PrestonNorthEndFan I love it when one of my video clips brings back happy childhood memories. Thanks for sharing :)

[HotPies2010]

Take that you bloody crouts!

[Eddy2730]

@HotPies2010 Strictly speaking, the last word is spelt krauts.

[laststrain123]

when i learned no one hated this video, it put a smile on my face, because it truly is a great family film for all ages

[LoreneFaith]

@laststrain123 It truly is! and so patriotic!

[Studmanafier]

You have to salute this scene and you know who else?

The Soldiers of the Old Home Guard, that's who.

The Soldiers of the Old Home Guard.

[Addamsfn120]

this song is so catchy! I love it!! :) thanks! ;)

Like: Cosmic Creepers!! the coolest cat name ever!

[kittens21]

Take that Hitler! Soldier's of the old home guard, wow I'm proud to be British :)

[MarcusMeridius]

Emilius brown is a true champion

[swanseajackthe3rd]

When I used to watch this every sunday on my VHS :P

[sachaandsox]

This is one of the best disney films

[lovesnooker2010]

Awesome song I wish they sang this in the modern army.

[huwwilson651]

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!!!!!!

[07stothersc]

Carrying on from BritishEmpieSoldier

.....For we wrote the story,

of the old brigade,

we know the glory,

of yesterday's parades.

Who’s standing firm in our own front yard?

The soldiers of the old home guard

That’s Who!

The soldiers of the old home guard!!

[BritishEmpireSoldier]

Call out the navy, call out the ranks

Call out the air force, call out the tanks.

From the cliffs of Dover call up the gulls

And don’t forget the loyal territorials!

But, who’s sticking in here? Who will defend

every inch of England no matter what they send?

Who’s standing firm in our own front yard?

The soldiers of the old home guard

That’s Who!

The soldiers of the old home guard!!

[superstrok99]

OMG cosmic creatures lol :P

[nakatasnoodles]

Good job the Germans never made a real attempt to cross the channel. Not with this lot ready to give Jerry a good kicking!

[LithiumHammer]

best kids movie ever!

[LoreneFaith]

@LithiumHammer It's a great adults movie too!

[NCTaikoDrumboy]

"That's who!" is a very British turn of phrase. It turns up in more than a few of their movies... "Sink the Bismarck" being one:

SAILOR ONE: A solid foot of armor plating... that's what the BISMARCK's got.

SAILOR TWO: Who said so?

SAILOR ONE: The gunnery officer, that's who. He said for all the good our guns would do, we might as well throw crumpets at her.

SAILOR TWO: I wish someone would throw a crumpet at me.

[ECWfan112]

The Nostalgia ... IT BURNS!!!!

[NCTaikoDrumboy]

There is a missing set of lines from this song. Here they are: They're sailing for England... Oh! What a shame, Someone is after our island again. Will we let them have it? Oh, yes we will! But I don't think they'll want it once they get the bill, For we wrote the story of the old brigades! We know the glory of yesterday's parades! We're celebrating, yard by yard, The Soldiers of the Old Home Guard! We will! The Soldiers of the Old Home Guard!

[Admiral8Q]

@NCTaikoDrumboy

Could you post a music link to that? I'm interested in hearing the "entire" song.

[NCTaikoDrumboy]

@Admiral8Q There is no music link where I found these verses... only the written words themselves. Frankly, I don't know if an extended recording of this song exists!

[Admiral8Q]

@NCTaikoDrumboy Hmm, only a true veteran would know I guess. We're running out of them. Sad :(

[Jurassic0Al]

@Admiral8Q- The good news of it is that so many made it to such an old age. God knows every good soldier deserves to.

[umbongo82]

@Admiral8Q Only a veteran would know? Veteran of what exactly? The song was written for the movie.

[NCTaikoDrumboy]

Due to gthe advanced age of most of its members, the Home Guard was often referred to as "Dad's Army."

[gabbyo1]

i think how he kisses her goodbye an waves goodbye aww cute

[LoreneFaith]

very cute!

[PortavogieChristian]

Really reminds me of my grandad who fought in WW2 in the Normandy landing and served in the army (got medals aswell).

Reminds me of my childhood this song and the scene. :(

[LoreneFaith]

What wonderful memories you have :)

[Admiral8Q]

@PortavogieChristian

Right on!

[thebigJM92]

"We wrote the story of the old brigade,

we know the glory of yesterdays parades,

whos standing firm in the home front yard?

The soldiers of the old Home Guard!"

These Great War veterans thought they had finished with fighting. But they came out and were ready to fight again when the time came. The new generation might fill the ranks of the army, airforce and navy but the Home Guard was made up of veterans just the same.

[huwwilson651]

This makes me so proud to be British!

[Nyaliva]

@huwwilson651 This makes me WISH I was British!

[mrboombasticx]

Great editing at 2:13 (changeover to closing)

[LoreneFaith]

Thank you :)

[umakeiwatch]

and plus they were in a way counted as soldiers as there were over 1.5 million of them plus millions more regular soldiers so in a way the figures could also have scared the germans

[ReconAndRecovery]

The Old home guard was real it was filled with kids and men to old to fight in the armed service and knew that if the nazi's invaded they would be out numberd and out tecs but they kept a watch ready to fight and die for there homeland, not giving a inch to a invasion force

[LoreneFaith]

Just put "The Soldiers of the Old Home Guard lyrics" into any search engine and you will find a number of web pages with the complete lyrics posted.

[Crazydude3215]

I love Bedknobs and Broomsticks, I cant believe it's such an underrated film

[skedtm]

For we wrote the stories of the old bregade.

We hold the glory of yesterday's parades.

Who's standing firm in their own fron yard?

The soldiers of the old home gaurd Thats Who!

The soldiers of the old home guard!

[ScottTheGent]

thank you SO much for this! was always one of my favorite parts of a brilliant film!

you've made my day :)

[LoreneFaith]

You are very welcomed! I love this part too! So many good parts to this movie :)

[Jourell1]

Just a bit of clarification- the British Home Guard was a volunteer organization for people who weren't eligible for regular military service. They were intended as observers and a secondary line of defence in case of invasion.

Because the most common reason for disqualification was age, it was nicknamed Dad's Army.

[ScottTheGent]

they weren't indended as 'observers' or a 'secondary line', if the Germans invaded they were expected to fight to the last man. they were the last hope. and i guess they did alot for morale.

[spanamguy]

Although it's a movie, some of these guys really look like they know what their doing.

[newby964]

Call out the Navy, call out the ranks,

call out the Air Force, call out the tanks!

From the cliffs of Dover, call out the Gauls;

and don't forget the loyal territorials!

But, who's digging in here? Who will defend

Every inch of England, no matter what they send!

Who's standing firm in their own front yard?

The soldiers of the Old Home Guard!

[PCRenegade]

From the cliffs of Dover, call out the Gulls, as in birds. The Cliffs of Dover are those famous white cliffs overlooking the ocean, a place made for birds.

The Gauls are the territorial name for the French.

[LoreneFaith]

Personally I like either version :)

[Nascarrrrrrfan]

@newby964 A song that should be sung by the soldiers of today. In fact, if ever I join I might start sining this song during a march and next thing I'll have the whole army singing along! :D

[David291]

Brilliant song, I love it.

However, they aren't the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. They are part of the army, not the home guard. The woman says that the guy is "late of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers", which means he was in that regiment but has retired.

[LoreneFaith]

Thanks for the information. Sorry for the error. I will change the description. :)

[JunkTheGreat]

This and Darby O'gill, ah good memories!

[Scruffy193]

Oh bravo, you've only managed to IMPROVE an awesome song! Best song in a criminally underrated film, for sure.

[LoreneFaith]

Thank you so much. What a wonderful comment :) You make it worth the effort.

[millie73]

Bedknobs and Broomsticks has to be my top favourite Walt disney film, wouldn't be suprised if i'd seen it about 30 times! and i shall watch it many more times :-) classic!

[SupawSimba]

Possibly the greatest Disney film of all time. In my eyes at least! ;-)

Thank you for the upload! x

[LoreneFaith]

I agree and your welcome.

[happylmc]

yay! I love this song, so to see the extended version is AWSOME!