When I was a young girl Andy Stewart was Hogmanay and the epitome of Scotland. His Scottish Soldier was the most beautiful tribute to all our brave Scottish Soldiers who fought and died. My dad served in the Black Watch in Burma and when I listen to Andy Stewart it makes me cry with pride and pain!

@keithharvey7230

Жыл бұрын

I'm English and I was brought up on this song.

@jakeaustin2379

Жыл бұрын

Chills went up my spine my friend .........when reading your post ... _ My Middle Name is __ Graham__ ( of Menteith ) USA - ❤ 👍 - - ⭐ ⭐⭐ __ Black 🏴 Watch __ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - 💜 - Pride and pain and honoring your warrior hero Scottish Soldier ..his legacy lives on ...

@alfredroyal3473

Жыл бұрын

Hogmanay in Scotland is shite now. TV crap.

@malcolmstirling808

Жыл бұрын

My wife's cousins still serve the Black Watch today

@sapien82

Жыл бұрын

listening to andy stewart just reminds me of my grannie's hoos at hogmonay, gid memories she'd ay stick on his records

My Grandfather was a Scottish Soldier who fought in the Boer War and was shot twice in the back. Not able to remove bullets. He was not helped much,and another was done to compensate him for the pain he had to endure. He always had a smile and chuckle for anyone, even if he didn't feel well Robert Veitch Brodie was a wonderful man and a loving Grandfather.

@juliantimothy8945

8 ай бұрын

You are lucky to have known your Grandfather, both mine died before I was born. I love listening to the pipes My mothers family were Clan Gunn and her father was from a military family and went to South Africa in 1899 like your Grandfather to fight in the 2nd Boer war. He was career military and remained in South Africa eventually commanding a battalion of Zulus against Lettow Von Vorbeck in WW1 and built a close relationship with the Zulus buying a farm on the west bank of the River Tugela just south of where the Buffalo River (of Rorkes Drift fame) joined the Tugela. According to my mother it was farmed by his ex soldiers and their dependents of men lost. He also raised a battalion of Zulus in WW2 to fight in Burma. I wish I had known him BUT, only know what my mother told me about him; A strict disciplinarian who loved the Zulu nation and regarded the Zulus he commanded in both World Wars as the best soldiers he ever commanded and fought with. My mother also loved and respected the Zulu nation and always spoke highly of the Zulus - She also spoke isiZulu and Xhosa in addition to English and Afrikaans. My father was from a Welsh Clerical family and his father, my other Grandfather, was a Welsh Minister like all my fathers family were and did missionary work in Chile between graduating as a Doctor of Divinity and taking his first position as a Curate in the Diocese of St Asaph and then serving in the Trenches as a Padre, rising to Rural Dean of St Asaph before his death. I wish I had met and known both my Grandfathers and learnt more about them their experiences and our family history as they led amazing lives. Following family tradition I named my son after my Welsh Grandfather and he continued the tradition naming his son after my father. I gave my son the Welsh family bible and he has it with him in Australia. My mother loved the Andy Stewart show and whenever I hear the music or words of A Scottish Soldier I think of my mother and her father, especially the words "He wandered far away And soldiered far away ..... He's fought in many a fray And fought and won ......And now this soldier This Scottish soldier Will wander far no more And soldier far no more" and I think of all the Scottish and British soldiers who died overseas and never come home. Wherever I go in the world if there is a local Commonwealth Wargraves Cemetery I stop and say thank you to the men and women buried their and the names recorded on the "Wall of Remebrance" recording the names of men who served locally who have no known grave and who never saw their homes and families again.

A toast to all the fallen Scots who fought and died for other peoples freedom

@Ruvik92

6 жыл бұрын

+Michael Whisman so true rip to all are Scottish that have been killed in action 😢

@lewistaylor2858

6 жыл бұрын

Belgium in ww1 but yes they were fodder

@badpossum440

5 жыл бұрын

And their own.

@jimduffy1967

5 жыл бұрын

Who's freedom. did we die for? Rich land owning tory bastards.

@jimduffy1967

5 жыл бұрын

@@badpossum440 sorry I didn't mean you, I've removed the post, it was in bad taste, I just heard a horrible bastardised version of this song and lost the plot, apologies for any offense.

My father was from Dunoon, Scotland. He was a fighter pilot in the royal navy. He lived in North Carolina and I lived in Texas at the time of his death. However at his memorial service, the strangest and most beautiful thing happened as Daddy was singing this song over the loud speaker ...at his own funeral? It was beyond belief. Apparently a recording had been made prior to his death for a program at church, and they played it at this time as an amazing surprise! It was already a haunting song, but this was the icing on the cake. We used to watch Andy Stewart on the Andy Stewart show. Everybody loved him, especially Daddy.

My late Scottish mother loved this song, as do I. She came out to Australia in 1960. Though I offered in later years to take her back to Scotland for a holiday, she was adamant in her refusal; afraid that her beloved Scotland would have changed beyond recognition. She wished only to remember the Scotland of her girlhood. And though she'd watch the Edinburgh Tattoo every year, thinking wistfully of her Morningside home; she would never again see the land of her birth.

My Dad, who was neither Scottish nor a soldier loved this song and we used it as part of his funeral 20 years ago. Australian born and bred. Thank you Andy Stewart and rest in peace Robert Green.

@HenriHattar

Жыл бұрын

And RIP Richar Greene too!

l got a piper to play this at my Dads funereal ,l was crying.

@sirfox950

2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace

@danielroydrawe

2 жыл бұрын

A piper played Amazing Grace at my dad's funeral.

@Alan-Godden

2 жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful song I used to listen to Andy Stewart when I was 12 in 1982. We had a school assignment and I choose to play this song in my classroom and the other kids all laughed at me because it wasn't the latest rock n roll. This song always touched my heart, at 17 I joined the Australian Army Corp of Engeneers. Peace be with you Robert.

@mattj9197

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you sir

@dahoodgaming87

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

Proud to say that Andy was a friend of mine, a truly lovely man, much missed.

@billmoss7677

Жыл бұрын

Well John, he was exceptional. I'd have loved to share a pint with him!

@calumanderson6738

11 ай бұрын

Still very much missed.

@roberthewer2268

5 ай бұрын

Played this at my dad's funeral In 2014

I am old enough to remember Andy Stewart on television. This took right back to my younger days. Such a lovely reminder.

I`m an Ulsterman,and Andy and The New Year were synonymous even in N.Ireland. Everyone loved his cheeky chappie personality,but he was really talented too,had a quick wit,and a real warmth. I love his singing,his pride in Scotland,and,in particular,this song.

@jacquelinefox2632

Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much We can stick together. Xxxxxxxx

@jacquelinefox2632

Жыл бұрын

We can't stand the bloody Irish, either. Welcome to Wales. J xxxxx

Thank you for all the childhood memories. Andy Stewart was New Year in our home. Thank you Andy. I'm now 63 and still listening with a tear in the eye

I am neither Scottish (I am English) nor have I ever been in the forces. But every time I watch this rousing video, and listen to this beautiful song, it always makes me sad. There is something noble about both Scotland and the Scots.

This would have to be the best Scottish song ever written for Scottish troops that have lost their lives in battle & will always sure my hart as it causes me to remember my Dad who served in the Black Watch as both a soldier and as an officer! I also think it is the best song Andy Stuart ever wrote and has been adopted by many Scottish Regiments! I know that when my time comes this song will be played for me!

@brianharris7058

4 жыл бұрын

Yes a truely beautiful song.

@michaeldiegnan5859

4 жыл бұрын

My Father was in Arnhem Holland. He had six brothers who were in the war. My father survived with severe leg injuries. His six brothers never came back home.

@thecriticalhistorian2588

3 жыл бұрын

Had 15 black watch members in the past 100 years, Nemo me impune lacessit

@johnlawrence2757

3 жыл бұрын

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@iainchurches8320

2 жыл бұрын

Andy Stuart only wrote the lyric. The melody dates from the 1850's

This song is so emotional, always brings a tear to my eye and I am English..Just love Scottish songs, old and new.

@howarddavis6232

5 жыл бұрын

ditto in all aspects

@ammackay5041

4 жыл бұрын

With a lovely Irish first name.. 👌👍

@brianharris7058

4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful and Beautiful song this is it brings back so many memories from when I was a child, and never had a care in the world. My Mum had scottish blood in her as her Father was Scottish, what a beautiful place Scotland is. What a lovely man Andy Stewart was, what a lovely voice, you are greatly missed by many, RIP Andy.

@julieclark8976

4 жыл бұрын

I'm English born but my mum was glasweigen and we spent a lot of time there as kids and she played this while we were growing up, love this and I'm so proud of my Scottish roots.

@johnnythomas8036

3 жыл бұрын

Julie Clark different breed of women. 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧❤️

I am Australian, my father was from Scotland......I listened to Andy Stewart all my life.....Not ACDC but I still love it...brings back so many memories............A tear to my eye...

This is the song my dad wanted played at his funeral...he was a true soldier and a Viet Nam vet...predicting there won't be a dry eye at his military honors & interment service next week when the piper plays it.

I'm Canadian with deep Scottish roots - I grew up listening to Andy and this was my Dad's favourite song - my grandmam was from Inverness and her family still live there. RIP Dad and Andy. I keep coming back and tear up every time.

Every time I hear Andy singing this song I can't help but think of my late Dad who served in WW11 with the Seaforth Highlanders. Physically he returned whole, but he, like so many others, paid the emotional cost of fighting for freedom.... Let us never forget those wonderful Scottish Soldiers!

@davidlennyman444

Жыл бұрын

Well fuck mate I though we’d stop at ww2 Yes I know I’m taking the piss out of a 4 year old spelling mistake

New Year is not the same without him. I doubt that anywhere in the world is there any one person who so singularly embodies their nation's folk music tradition. Irreplaceable.

@brianharris7058

4 жыл бұрын

You are so right, he was Mr New Year, with the White Heather Show, I was only a child at the time but I remember it well with his bottle of whisky and lump of coal, as you say New Year has never been the same God bless you Andy RIP you are greatly missed.

@aprilblossom9268

Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly! New Year has never been the same x

This was the first song that I heard on Armed Forces Radio down South In The Republic That Once Was Vietnam. We had landed a few hours earlier. It was broadcast at 0600 hrs. After playing in a Pipe Band -- it hit me hard. I cried. There would be more tears later during my tour. GOD BLESS YOU ANDY STEWART !

@BlackBart48

8 жыл бұрын

Aye, I get choked up singing along with this.

@johnoconnor4623

8 жыл бұрын

I love this song.

@suerichardson2067

8 жыл бұрын

I was a little girl when this came out but Andy Stewarts version is the best of any I have ever heard. The one and only original. Great respect to you Ernst Becker, you must have seen sad things on that tour of duty. An awful war.

@ernstbecker1

8 жыл бұрын

Sue: Many thanks for your comments. It's a dream that one day use will visit the British Isles. GOD Bless.

@suerichardson2067

8 жыл бұрын

When you do visit the UK, I hope it lives up to your expectations. I assume you are in America? All my best wishes to you Ernst.

My dad had a 45 of this record. The back had A. Stewart doing an imitation of Elvis Presley :) I loved this record and it was one of the few times I saw my dad cry. He talked about being stranded somewhere (WWII); he was in the British Navy. I don't remember where, but he said they heard the pipes playing and knew that a Scottish regiment was coming and they would be OK.

@joanwatt1925

7 жыл бұрын

Judy Bradley 5pi0

@elizabethazis6188

6 жыл бұрын

Judy Bradley I

@georgebuller1914

6 жыл бұрын

I have this on an old EP - great times.........

@1Passingthrew1

3 жыл бұрын

The relief of Lucknow in India during the Sepoy Uprising. There came a cry. The pipes! Can ye no hear them? The Campbells are coming.

having Scottish heritage I vividly remember my dad playing this stirring Andy Stewart song on an old gramophone way before i purchased my 1st hi-fi :-)

Back in the day, a Hungarian-Australian family moved in next to us. Dad was Hungarian - got out before 1956 and was not overly respectful of those who took advantage of the "Hungarian Revolution" to escape - and his Australian wife whom he'd met at married when (as a refugee) he ended up there. They came to Canada, where he was a teacher at the local high school I attended. One day, he was giving me a ride to school and this song was on the radio. Still remember his reaction to this; he was among alien hills as well and could not envision ever returning to Hungary. So this song isn't just for the Scots; it's for all exiles.

Many people reading this, are related to these brave men who laid down their lives , so that we could be here today. This was my grandmothers favourite song , she was a First World War widow, who single handed brought up a family of four , on a pittance of a war pension. God Bless our armed servicemen past and present [ also servicewomen].

My Dad was in the Scots royal engineers , he was ill for a year begore he passed, but we would talk for hours and listen to many scottish songs this is high on his list of favourites. RIP Papa.😢❤

Memories of my dear Uncle Gavin who died 3 years ago aged 75. He was a member of the Caledonian Society Pipe Band in New Zealand for 60 years, becoming the drum major.

Brilliant tribute by a very fine Scotsman.

A vastly underrated talent.

I love this song, it reminds me of my former boss and great friend who was desperate to return to Scotland. Having fulfilled his ambition, he passed away walking amongst his beloved hills.

@cheeseburger8486

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Horlock fuck that made me tear up

@jeancussen380

2 жыл бұрын

So very sad, bitter/sweet as he passed in his beloved Scotland..cheers mate..

Iremember andy stewart when he was at the hight of his career,I worked with him in derry and found him to be a very nice man.His scots accent was fantastic,to see him do elvis presley in a kilt,is really something else.i have a daughter in glasgow,who we visit from time to time,and love to listen to there lovely scotish tone.

I think of my brother when i listen to this song a Vietnam vet who was a75th airborne ranger in Vietnam and served proudly as he was a proud scot from Glasgow Scotland god bless you my brother miss you so much

In loving memory of a Scottish solider James Sutherland his favorite song from way back when with his oldest boy young jimmy now hand in hand father and son together in heaven sadly missed by all our family god bless them

I love this song and I love Andy Stewart's singing. I am of Scottish descendant (Clan McLeod) and this song makes me feel proud.

My Dads parents were Scots. Dads father was in the Gordon Highlanders in WW1. I still have my parents copy of this wonderful 45. Dad had a great singing voice and this brings back so many memories of the parties, drinks and fun. I will always love Andy Stewart.

great song great singer love the Scottish Highlands in winter been many times

loved andy stewart as a young boy nd even now 58 still one of the best scottish singer ever nd sadly missed

I was born in Aberdeen and this song and especially the pipers always move me to tears

@jamesprince9041

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in Vancouver Canada, but have slept in a feathered bed in Aboyne on the Lords Estate, doesn't matter where I hear the pipes, I am always moved to tears.

@northscot9862

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesprince9041 What lord the bastard that drove the folk from there land, to far the corners of the earth, all these swine who have titles granted by there english masters , there day is coming. Scotland will be rid of of these swine, who lived in luxury while others starved. Time will tell. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

@jamesprince9041

3 жыл бұрын

@@northscot9862 It was 1970, I have no idea who he lord was, The feathered bed was located in the woodcutters cottage, the servants quarters. I was visiting family that had relocated back to Scotland to live with their paternal grandparents when their mother died shortly after the war, The Grandparents were the groundskeepers, woodcutters, etc etc, I never met the lord, nor any lord for that matter. I was only there for a week maybe but it was a pleasant experience that I will always cherish and remember. Some of the finest hospitality I've ever had the pleasure to experience east of the Rocky Mountains.

@northscot9862

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesprince9041 I wish you well . Slainte. SOAR ALBA GU BRATH

@northscot9862

3 жыл бұрын

I made a mistake thumble thumbs, its SAOR

Wondeful Song... My Father was a Scottish Soldier, Served in N.Africa, Italy, and Holland with the Royal Canadian Engineers, as well as the MacPaps in Spain where he was captured, and spent two years in one of Franco's prisons.. He Died in 1966 at the age of 54

@georgebuller1914

5 жыл бұрын

Laser Guy: Such a shame he passed so young - RIP to him.........

@jackoboymm

5 жыл бұрын

God bless him. ❤ From Scotland. 👍

@ronkennedy213

5 жыл бұрын

My Dad was in the Van Doos in Holland

My father had a lot of scottish records and Andy Stewart was one of his favourites. He was coming to New Zealand but died before he got here. My mum was pleased

My grandmothers fav song. She was a World War 1 widow as my grandfather died, of wounds in Lille hospital,France on 19th April 1918. My mother was only 20months old, when he left, to go to war. She never really knew her father, but hence the reason that I write this now.My grandmother brought up 4 children in difficult post war conditions. I just wonder what she thought when she heard this song. Forward the clock on 1 century and you will find today young military wife's in the same circumstances. God Bless them and all; our soldiers, sailors and airforce personel.

@alisonwatson8374

Жыл бұрын

Wow your story is so wonderful iv always took proud of our soldiers I wear my poppy with so much pride

Childhood memories. I haven't heard this song I thirty years but I remember the lyrics and tune clearly. Brought tears to myeyes hearing it again.

@elizabethoconnorflynn3710

5 жыл бұрын

thank you i agree!

@jeanwinders6101

5 жыл бұрын

Grew up outside boston ma heard this version at all scottish games or picnics, the yearly remembrance service at cathederal of the pines NH and of course on the pipes at funerals bring tears and thanks for my family who have gone home.

I'm 12, and I love this song, my farther was scottish and I looked up to him, RIP my brave scottish soilder x x x x x

i can remember years ago when I first heard this song. I was playing with 2 little girls who were a bit younger than me. I would go to their house to play with them and their mother would play this record. Oh those good old days.

I love this song, reminds me of my late Scots Grandfather Bill Roberts RIP. He used to play all these wonderful Scottish tunes every Boxing Night at the Roberts family house party. This is my favourite of those. RIP Granddad Roberts.

love this it was my dads favourite. He served many years defending his country. We used it at his funeral and as it played we tried very hard to keep it all together but his 2 loving daughters my sister and myself couldnt help but cry but we play this often and now instead of bringing tears it brings pride yhankyou andy for giving this song the words mean so much ... proud to be scottish ...so very proud

There was a soldier, a Scottish soldier Who wandered far away and soldiered far away There was none bolder with good broad shoulder He fought in many affray, and fought and won He’d seen the glory, he’d told the story Of battles glorious and deeds victorious But now he’s sighing, his heart is crying To leave those green hills of Tyrol (Chorus)Because those green hills are not highland hills Or the island hills, they’re not my land’s hills And fair as these green foreign hills may be They are not the hills of home And now this soldier, this Scottish soldier Who wandered far away and soldiered far away Sees leaves are falling, and death is calling And he will fade away in that far land He called his piper, his trusty piper And bade him sound a lay A pibroch sad to play Upon a hillside, but Scottish hillside Not on those green hills of Tyrol (Chorus) Because those green hills are not highland hills Or the island hills, they’re not my land’s hills And fair as these green foreign hills may be They are not the hills of home And now this soldier, this Scottish soldier Will wander far no more and soldier far no more And on a hillside, a Scottish hillside You’ll see a piper play his soldier home He’s seen the glory, he’s told the story Of battles glorious and deeds victorious The bugle’s ceased now, he is at peace now Far from those green hills of Tyrol (Chorus x 2) Because those green hills are not highland hills Or the island hills, they’re not my land’s hills And fair as these green foreign hills may be They are not the hills of home Because those green hills are not highland hills Or the island hills, they’re not my land’s hills And fair as these green foreign hills may be They are not the hills of home

@MrsGranpaws

4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what kilt is worn by Andy? My mother went to the UK at 70 n took a trip to Scotland . She bought two kilts,this is one of them. Bought them from a Mill. .

@Degs2051

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrsGranpaws Andy wore the Stewart Tartan, if I remember right there are two of different designs, one is and every day Tartan and the other a dress Tartan for special occasions :)

@MrsGranpaws

4 жыл бұрын

@@Degs2051 a big thank you for replying Derek

@MrsGranpaws

4 жыл бұрын

I was in a coma last year and thought I could hear the bagpipes playing this music but no words and I couldn't remember the words and I kept asking everybody what were the words to this Scottish tune

@MrsGranpaws

4 жыл бұрын

Of course they didn't know what was going on in my mind and didn't know what I was trying to say interesting even in a coma I had things going on in my head

I am English but I am very proud of all the nations that constitute Great Britain. I am very proud of the Scottish people and the magnificent Scottish Soldier. I would be very sorry and sad if the Scots left us. We belong together.

RIP my beautiful Scottish soilder. I miss you. It will be two years since you've gone in November. It's gone so quick. Gone but never ever forgotten. I always think about you. Miss you. I wish you were here. Forever in my heart. I will love you always and forever I'm so proud of you daddy. Too young to die. RIP John Main. An amazing Scottish marine that has done his 14 year old daughter proud. Love you always 11-11-11

Hello,l just watched Andy and l was crying.l was born in Scotland and migrated to 'down Under' on 1958 but still get very emotional for my country..yes it would've been so emotional for you to have a piper play Scottish soldier at your dad's funerals the... sorry to rave on but it brought back so many memories..all the best now...cheers Jeanie

@craigfauldsgoti8792

3 ай бұрын

Where about in Scotland were yi Fae

I'm not a Scot, I'm an Aussie.....but everytime I hear this song....I kind of wish I was.....a beautiful and stirring song......

@fionamelville6261

Жыл бұрын

I am a Scottish Aussie know what you mean.

RIP Andy Stewart. A great Scottish singer

My father played this once a week when I was a young boy on a seven single, bring back fantastic memories after I visited Scotland.

My great grand father was a sergeant in the Cameron highlanders in ww1

This song was played on the radio in 1962 to celebrate my little brothers birth. Ivan is a wonderful brother. He has a tough battle ahead of him.

@kevinbraid9739

9 жыл бұрын

why? i hope he will be ok :(

When we were schoolkids in Ireland our old teacher thought us all the great Irish rebel songs about their battles with the English and the heroic warriors who died while fighting against impossible odds trying to free their county. His favourite song of all was The Scottish Soldier , and it became our favourite as well. He was the kind of old time teacher who explained what a song was about. A great Scottish warrior dying in a foreign land far from his native hills, with his trusty piper playing the 'piobrachh' That's how I remember it after more than fifty years and also how tears came to our eyes, as they always did, when a great warrior was laid low. We were only ten years old after all!. Andy Stewart wrote a song that will be sung forever.

This always brings a tear to the eye. To the lads we lost.

That song was part of my childhood when growing up in Northern Ireland. I can really empathise with all the positive and nostalgic comments made in response to it. I found this video because Andy Stewart and that signature song of his came to mind a few days ago. It was good to hear it again after so many years. No land has a monopoly on producing good soldiers, but Scotland has a well-earned reputation for producing some of the finest. I was told that if I kept eating Scots Porridge Oats I could become like them -- sadly, I never even came close. It takes more than porridge to produce a Jock, but I know from personal experience that 'The Scottish Soldier' and the way that Andy sings it is a tribute the Jocks very richly deserve.

My father was a sergeant in the Royal Highland regiment..A Scottish boxer and a warrior.. My hero a gentle loving man.. This was his song ❤

Here in Ireland we just had the funeral mass and burial of young soldier, just 24 years old, who died on duty with UNIFIL in Lebanon. It brought our country together in mourning for a young man who was due to be married next year to his sweetheart from Northern Ireland.

Let us always remember our own. Let us remember Lee Rigby and his family forever.

@clairestevenson5192

4 жыл бұрын

RIP xx

@johnnythomas8036

3 жыл бұрын

Sam Walker.. Liverpool gangster cut Adebalajo up bad in jail. Pardon the man!! 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

@gennibeaumont737

Жыл бұрын

May His Soul Have Eternal Peace. AMEN.

How extraordinary that this song was so very popular in the hit parade. Takes me back to childhood in ‘50s or 60s! It played in my mind when I was in a coma last year.

I first heard this as a child aged 5, and it has always been my favourite It does make me think I’ve been on this Earth before this lifetime!!

How sweet! I wish I lived in Scotland, I love that country!!!

And one more great warrior who was just walking home in Woolwich: To Drummer Lee Rigby, we raise our voices and say we are proud of you for defending our world. We love you, we love your family and we will always remember you and hold you and your family in our hearts. We do cry for your Lee, you are better than all of us.

My grandfather was in the Gordon Highlanders and was wounded in August 1917 at Arras, the same day as his brother was killed. This song bought tears to his eyes.

I agree with you.As a young boy I heard this lovely song sung by Gé Korsten,one of thé best tenors of S.A.i am a South African,but I enjoy Scottish music very much.

It really is a great tune, magic almost, one of the rare tunes in the world that nicely replays in our heads and that we want to hear again and again. (can think of some more, Scotland the Brave, Flower of Scotland) Sometimes you have to close your eyes just to listen to the words too and tomorrow we will listen again... great

Andy Stewart respect , no one can sing it like you. miss you at hogmany ... rest in peace !

Love this song. Very emotional. Sung by the great Andy Stewart.

@elizabethgallacher5609

3 жыл бұрын

I loved Andy Stewart

@alundavies8402

2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethgallacher5609 me too!

@decannerlin5950

Жыл бұрын

Bagpipes are a highlight.

When I was a child of about 10 years old, my Mom had bought an album with this song on it. My Mom never made a big fuss about anything but she loved this song. She passed away about 14 years ago ... this brings back so many memories. It certainly is a beautiful song and I can see why she loved it so much. Thank you for posting it.

Love this man wish he was still with us

What a beautiful song

I’m 76 now and loved his wonderful voice since I was a boy about 12 . Ended up with 10 LP’s of his

My scottish grandad served in gordon highlanders 1st world war and rjoined army in 2nd world war must have been a great man he was from aboyne

@baphometghc3

6 жыл бұрын

Alan Thomas that’s awesome what’s his name and is he buried in Aboyne

First time I ever heard this, I was visiting Scotland and driving alongside Loch Lomond. I cried, believe me.

So beautiful Andy Thankyou, RIP all the fallen, Bless

My dad was driving tanks in Nth Africa against Rommel's mob when he was just 19. He signed up, if that's not a Scottish soldier then I don't what the fuck is. He came back, never talked about what he did, he was a big man, over 6 ft tall and fit, but very softly spoken. We played this song at his funeral, RIP my Scottish Soldier.

I love this Andy Stewart song. I am not Scottish atall but love everything about Scotland, the Highlands, lovely single malt whiskies, good tenors of times past. Ah it must be something about Celtic connections because I am Irish and proud of my heritage too. And in the middle of the song he says "a piobrach sad to play"; that is Scotland a piper playing for his dead comrade. Can only imagine what it was like in the trenches of ww1 and ww2 but they sacrificed all for our freedom. Great men.

LOVED THIS MAN!!HIS TUNES ARE GREAT!! WONDERFUL MAN!! RIP ANDY!

I grew up listening to this song, still love it, gives me goose pimples....

A class piece of music!

I remember my father singing this to me as a boy, I'm now 45 & my father has long since passed, brings back some wonderful memories.

just brilliant gets me every time i hear it

amazing song god bless andy

I remember this and many other Andy Stewart songs being played by my family at many a gathering, the last time was when we laid my wonderful uncle to rest. He never ever forgot his roots, wherever he was in the world, his heart and his final resting place will always be in his homeland of The Kingdom of Fife

@Deck789

7 жыл бұрын

You must be thinking of somebody else ?!! Andy had no connection with the ' Kingdom ' ?!! He was born in Glasgow, moved to Perth when he was 5 and then to Arbroath when he was 11 !!! In the early days he did a lot of his appearances at The Webster Hall in Arbroath and The Caird Hall in Dundee as a semi-pro !!!

@gennibeaumont737

Жыл бұрын

@@Deck789 you are confused. L Spires talked of playing the Andy Stewart “at many a gathering, the last time was when we laid my Uncle was laid to rest.” The Uncle always loved Scotland and was laid to rest in his homeland, the Kingdom of Fife.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I get very nostalgic when I hear this song.

My parents had this album and my dad (WWI II veteran for the British Forces) would sing this to me all the time

As a child, I listened to this song on a 45 record over and over. I'm sure I wore away the grooves. The record was my father's, he was Blackwatch from Montreal..

This song has always made me cry even when I was a little girl..I am a german/dutch background who lives in Australia but I had a best friend who is scottish and her dad use to play the pipes and he was good except when he got angry with us then it was painful (we reckon he did it on purpose) Love the pipes they are hauntingly beautiful..Andy Stewart looks like my mum's next door neighbour towards the end of this song.The end of this song is so heartbreaking makes you cry all the time..

Lest we forget: The British empire was built by the sweat and sacrifice of the scottish soldiers, glory to them

I have loved Andy Stewart all of my life he was my mums best singer

god bless the scotish soldiers come home safe and well luv to you all from a slodiers mother xx

In memory of my uncle John of 48 commando who died on juno beach 6/6/44 save in the arms of god

i love this song, well done Andy we all miss you

just so beautiful for you to remember Lee. Thanks

I'm another who was raised on Andy. I had the pleasure of seeing him at my High School (in Canada) back in the early 70's. I have one recored of his and it's of his greatest hits. Love it!!

My late father loved this song and I think it reminded him of his time in the Army. He also was a fan of Andy Stewart.

@lastpostbugler

9 жыл бұрын

***** I was recently at a military funeral ( one of many I have sadly attended) This song was played as the coffin of my best friends son was brought into the church. Whilst I am Para, Please dont hold that against me. His son was literally a Scottish soldier Killed in Afghanistan . The song together with the theme from the film Passiondale had 18 of the toughest of men in tears. paras, royal Marines, & a few special forces guys. I Have been looking for the song for weeks now & have, at last found it on here. I hope your dads health improves he continues to have a lasting & happy remainder of his life. Lest we forget. All the best from HM Forces.

@TheGrowler55

9 жыл бұрын

***** It's in the Blood Bud, Scotland Forever.

Great old song, beautiful, so old-fashioned. but no way will this song be bettered. I love it I heard it when I was just a lad. And every so often I listen to this song and it will always make me happy and proud to be an Irish guy who loves Scotland.

Happy birthday to my Dad!🎉...He loved this🎉❤

These songs can never be replaced