12-string Guitar: High Germany

There are a number of versions of this song, notably by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, but it is an English song rather than Irish. England was involved in several wars on the continent. In 1702 England and The Netherlands declared war on France and Spain. England's involvement in the War of Spanish Succession lasted until 1711. In 1718 Britain entered into the Quadruple Alliance with France, the Netherlands, and the Holy Roman Emperor in opposition to Philip V of Spain. In 1725 Great Britain was again involved with war on the continent. One source dates this to the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). The Seven Years' War was fought between a coalition of Austria, France, Russia, Sweden and Saxony against Prussia (led by Frederick the Great). England allied with Prussia. This is probably the most likely war being referred to in this song.

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[MacFraggin]

Now that's a voice. Good job!

[threelegsoman]

@MacFraggin Thank you for your comment, it is kind of you to say so.

[raymond52044]

Thanks for the history lesson.

[threelegsoman]

You never stop learning in life. I did not know much of this information myself until I read it at the source of the lyrics for the song. I use the internet to source the lyrics of my songs so that I can copy them when adding the annotations. (Saves me having to type the entire song out each time.) Sometimes there is information as to the origins of a song and if I think it is of interest I will include it.

[filipegalvao2009]

very good

[seaxwielder]

A lovely song and a lovely voice with good accompaniment.

The understated way it comes over is just as it would have been written.The tale speaks for itself.That is what good music of the folk is about.

[00JTM]

I think you are right on that. My GrandParents always said that you learn something new everyday and I think that is true.

[00JTM]

This is a good song!!

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