I have just done a Wikipedia , search, and it says "A song recorded by The Irish Rovers" so it looks like they did it first as there was no mention of the Royal Guardsmen. But I still prefer this one. For all you Irish Rovers fans there is a ringtone in there if you like it enough. That is not running it down, It is good but I prefer this one.
@CrowCulture The triumph of the underdog is a classic literary and by extension musical theme. I am not sure any of these stories can truly be said to be an imitation of any other one. They almost exist in their own genre.
I have just done a Wikipedia , search, and it says "A song recorded by The Irish Rovers" so it looks like they did it first as there was no mention of the Royal Guardsmen. But I still prefer this one. For all you Irish Rovers fans there is a ringtone in there if you like it enough. That is not running it down, It is good but I prefer this one.
mollymitch1 2 months ago
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mollymitch1 2 months ago
Really nice, uplifting song about recognizing the "insignificant" is really important, too. Thanks for posting. Peace.
mjcamck 2 months ago
i heard a lullaby of this and now i love it
banchegal 5 months ago
A nice American version of the Canadian/Irish version by the Irish Rovers in the 1960s.
sandinmyears1 9 months ago 2
@sandinmyears1
I remember the Irish Rovers singing this when I was a kid. I didn't know the Royal Guardsmen sang it too.
Who recorded it first?
Supermusicisloveable 4 months ago
@Supermusicisloveable - I have no idea. I've only heard it by the rovers.
sandinmyears1 3 months ago
seems like an imitation of rudolph the red nosed reindeer, but still nice song though
CrowCulture 10 months ago
@CrowCulture The triumph of the underdog is a classic literary and by extension musical theme. I am not sure any of these stories can truly be said to be an imitation of any other one. They almost exist in their own genre.
Booger414 4 months ago
I'm 22 now, but I grew up with my dad playing Royal Guardsmen records for me since I was 3. This is one I always remember and love hearing.
Midnightman3741 1 year ago 3
@Midnightman3741
Tour dad has good taste in music.
robertsgunshop 1 year ago
I LOVE this song, it's one of my favorites by the Royal Guardsmen.
TheBookWorm1718 1 year ago