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What's your favorite military regimental song (or any other specifically military tune, including cadences)?

I'm partial to Men of Harlech, used by the Royal Welsh Guards in the UK, and the Royal Canadian Hussars (although I don't know if either of those units still exist, what with shrinking manpower budgets...)

My favorite version is the John Barry's arrangement from Zulu although the lyrics used in the film are inauthentic.

"The Army Goes Rolling Along." Link

Kanastrous wrote:What's your favorite military regimental song (or any other specifically military tune, including cadences)?

I'm partial to Men of Harlech, used by the Royal Welsh Guards in the UK, and the Royal Canadian Hussars (although I don't know if either of those units still exist, what with shrinking manpower budgets...)

My favorite version is the John Barry's arrangement from Zulu although the lyrics used in the film are inauthentic.

If your referring to the 8th Canadian Hussars, they still exist as a Reserve formation. Their an armor unit.

I've always been partial to Scotland the Brave.

Scotland the Brave kicks ass.

Hell, even the parodies of Scotland the Brave kick ass.

The US 7th Cavalry's Gary Owen (I know its an English song) is cool. I also like the WWII German panzer march Panzerlied.

Who doesn't love the old Airborne song of Blood Upon the Risers.

I actually did get blood on my risers, once (first free-fall solo jump; poor head/body form).

Didn't know there was a song about it!

"Maids of Inverness" aka "Dance at Inverness"

"March of the Cambreadh"
"Scarlet" aka "Æthelmearc, Æthelmearc"

As already stated: Blood upon the risers, sung by the best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzYVe9xSZFY



March of Cambreadth; "HOW MANY OF THEM CAN WE MAKE DIE!!"

(with my favorite show)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq_XFrSX5HY


My absloute Favorite-"Over the Hills and Far Away:"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za-GHtKFmfY


(Bonus Verse:)

So Wellington, he scratched 'is bum,
Said Boney, lad, thee's had thee's fun,
My riflemen will win the day,
Over The hills and far away.

I sing this when I go hiking.

Does The Trooper count?

I'll second Scotland the Brave. The bagpipe really is an undervalued instrument.

Spin Echo wrote:Does The Trooper count?

I change my vote if it does.

The Aggie War Hymn, of course.

Here's to the Maiden, the regimental march of the King's Regiment (Liverpool).

Spin Echo wrote:Does The Trooper count?

I'll second Scotland the Brave. The bagpipe really is an undervalued instrument.

Yes it is, I've mentioned it before but there's nothing like a regimental pipe band. Stirs the heart it does.

Brother-Captain Gaius wrote:"The Army Goes Rolling Along." Link

You know, me and Brungardt discussed the various service songs last night. I came to the conclusion that the Army has the lamest one.

I've always liked "Blood on the Risers" because it is rather amusing. "Anchors Aweigh" gets points just for the alcohol reference, if you choose to count it as a military song.

I do like the Navy Hymn best of all though. Just something about it, I dunno...

dammit this is not fair, (than again what is fair in war)

there's so many good ones to choose from, even more if you include revolution/outlaw ballads.

hmm, do age of sail chanteys about cannonballs, and blowing away masts count?

because if they do? "Coasts of High Bar-baree" is a most kick ass naval tune.

This sucks...this sucks, because there's so many of these songs I like, but nobody here would know them

But, what the hell, two of my favorites:

"Karpacka Brygada" (The Mountain Brigade) - very melancholic, written by a soldier of the 1st Independent Mountain Brigade during their operations in North Africa.

"Szturmówka" (The Assaulter's Song) - happy and upbeat. In fact, I'll try to translate it as best I can

Hey, the road is messed with rain
Mud and blowing wind as well
But what does it mean to an infantryman,
To even meet the Devil himself!

chor.
Because for our assault company
There are no obstacles and no bad roads
And if anyone stands in our way
Throw 'im a grenade - send him away!

At an outpost near Tobruk
More than such a light breeze blew
Under rain of shells and bullets
Polish soldier held the line!

chor.
Because for our assault company
There are no obstacles and no bad roads
And if anyone stands in our way
Throw 'im a grenade - send him away!

Or something like that. I like to hum this while I walk

Garry Owen is probably my favorite since it is now the de facto song of the US Cavalry.

My favorite is The March of the Cameron Men, but finding a recording is impossible. I also like Heart of Oak.

Radetzkymarsch: datadám datadám datadám damdám

or Preussens Gloria