Will you come to the Bower

[EveryTongueShallTell]

This was nearly gonna be the national anthem of Ireland.

[MattiusIV]

@EveryTongueShallTell would have been great choice, but soldiers song has better back story so for me is more fitting national anthem.

[EveryTongueShallTell]

@MattiusIV That's what happened, people figured it was a more fitting choice, I like our national anthem but I don't like Ireland's Call, I know they sing it for the north but the words and tune are dreary after a while. Come To The Bower is a lovely tune with great lyrics.

[MattiusIV]

@EveryTongueShallTell well when a song is made specifically for politcal purposes, it loses artistic merit, so irelands call is never gonna be top of the list, unless your a diehard rugby fan, and even then, im sure your reasons for the choice would be limited to rugby.

[John41tube]

Erin Go Breah.

[dreiband]

Of course San Jacinto!

Supposedly it was the only tune the fifers of the Texas Army all knew, and could play together.

Remember Goliad! Remember the Alamo!.

[1alasdar1]

It is the Battle song of San Jacinto. The words are different in Texas

Will you come to the bower I have shaded for you?

Your bed shall be of roses, be spangled with dew

Will you, wil you come to the bower?

There under the bower on soft roses you'll lie

With a blush on your cheek, but a smile in your eye

will you, will you smile my beloved

But the roses we press shall not rival your lips nor the dew be so sweet as the kisses we'll sip

Will you kiss me my beloved?

[shocktower70]

Aye Brother, talk about getting the survival instincts. the fore, do you know anyone posting the Texas version to you tube...

Burrum and blam ! keith and rustie mcneil have a good version but I cant find it on U-tube

[1alasdar1]

Sorry I have yet to find the Texas version. I have some musician friends I will see if I can get them to do a version.

[shocktower70]

The version you have posted IS the Texas version..... I suppose by todays standards it's a bit mushy and trite , like the orginal words to greensleeves. Romantic rather than erotic lyrics.

[GringoSuelto]

@shocktower70 ... NO This is not the Battle of San Jacinto "Will You Come to The Bower" with Sir Thomas Moore's lyrics and a much different tune.

[TheTouchhole]

@1alasdar1 The Texas Army fife and drum will be playing some version of Come to the Bower Ap 16 2011 at the San Jacinto battle re-enactment.

[GringoSuelto]

@1alasdar1 Have your friends post to YouTube the "Texas version".... A different song altogether, with lyrics from the Sir Thomas Moore poem. YouTube won't allow me to post the link.

Google "Will You Come to The Bower" AND Carl Peterson for the tune played at San Jacinto.

[bayouvixen]

The battle song of San Jacinto!

[ErnstBecker]

The Battle song of San Jacinto? You compass is off Boyo ............

[tricker1957]

stirs the blood,very good

[joeygsmom]

really makes me want to go straight to a travel agent and book a trip to Ireland myself lol

[Twochubbytoo]

Or at least get yourself off to the nearest Irish pub for a pint or 3 of Guinness

[joeygsmom]

not a bad idea, as soon as this three feet of snow melts, Im there lol.

Slan

[TheRasmusFan4Ever]

I like it!

From who is the original? From the Dubliners?

[aglennane]

god bless the Dubliners and God Save Ireland

[SchoedingerCat]

Breath-taking tune, sacred lyrics...

I'm all inspired!

[PD1981]

Thanks for posting this. I've always liked this version

[rcdq]

Will you come and awake our dear land from its slumber

And her fetters we will break, links that long have encumbered,

And the air will resound, with Hosanna to greet you,

On the shore will be found, gallant Irishmen to meet you.

[heilgermany]

Great to hear this song again! it is a great classic!

[AMason8634]

Nice one!