Comanche actually survived the battle after being shot seven times and was found alive two days after the battle.. He was nursed back to health and retired with full military honors.

@rosiehomer1492

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know

@alanroberts6663

7 ай бұрын

And at a VA hospital outside sturgis South Dakota. Place called Fort Meade, there is a statue of him. That very few know about. Comanche means enemy to all.

@vickiebohy7609

7 ай бұрын

So glad he made a recovery. Great story.

@user-kq1zp9hk4h

6 ай бұрын

Thant did not know

@lowellyowell2922

4 ай бұрын

God bless the American Indians I feel like I am one of them except I am white.

Johnny Horton's music puts history in song. We lost that over the years.

@rogerwilson9892

4 жыл бұрын

John Horton was a folk singer which is to say a lot about his music.

@MrCros1970

3 жыл бұрын

love all his songs

@robbiesutton9908

3 жыл бұрын

A great singer

@rickraber1249

3 жыл бұрын

I cut my baby teeth on that man's music. Sixty years later I still remember Jim Bridger, and the Bismarck.

@girlart9

3 жыл бұрын

You’re so right. Most of the “new” music kids listen to is destroying our nation. Case in point: “WAP” by Cardi B. I know I sound like my granny, but it’s straight from hell. Dear God, save our country from this filth. Bring back artists like Horton and others.

I’m 83 and I am so thankful to find these wonderful old songs by their singers!! Thank you ❤️❤️🙏🙏

@JacobWilson-uf6zq

7 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today?

@joycecalliham7949

2 ай бұрын

Agree 100%

Comanche, Black Jack, and Sergeant Reckless....... The only three horses so far in history to be given a full military funeral with full military honors. Quite a feet for animals. Impressive

@jessyjames701

3 жыл бұрын

don't forget Chief....

@versansky75

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessyjames701 Yes. I’m sorry. How silly of me

@anitasimon5020

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,a very impressive feat...an this song by Johnny Horton does Comanche a great Honor it will bring tears to your eyes...beautifully done. ❤❤💟💙💙💚💚💛💛

@versansky75

2 жыл бұрын

@@anitasimon5020 Not gonna lie….. I did cry

@jacobrobinson175

Жыл бұрын

Russia had a bear that got military honors

Johnny Horton's voice was powerful and compelling. His songs were memorable.

@joeybomba2775

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Horton I believe was a history teacher and I don't know if he sang or played various things throughout history and put music to them but his students really learned really well with his way of putting it out there

My grandfather gave me a portable stereo & an album called "Johnny Horton Makes History" when I was a small child. Of course, it included this song. I'm 71, now, and it's still a favorite, and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

@JacobWilson-uf6zq

7 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today 😊

Be proud! I am 1/2 irish, choctaw, cherokee,black French. My grandad williams was a shaman, healer! He blessed me. He gave me his gift.. I miss him, and granny so much! They are alwAys with me. My pride, and joy! Taught me how to love. Biscuits, eggs,gravy, coffee. Bacon, ham. Buttermilk! Oh god, I miss these days! It was magic living with them! Special time for me! Always in my heart! .

@countryboy5510

3 ай бұрын

imchoctaw cherokee

I knew this song as a small child. I've often cried thinking that beautiful horse had died at that battle. I'm 69 years old and found these Johnny Horton songs again. My big brother had Johnny's Greatest Hits album. He left it at home when he joined the Air Force in '61. I would listen to it over and over wishing he'd come home. We lost my brother 3 years ago. I don't know if he ever knew Comanche had survived. I'm so glad I stumbled on this and read the comments. Thanks to whomever shared that historical fact with me.

Johnny Horton is for sure one of the greatest ever!!

@HeapPlentyFunny

9 жыл бұрын

mickeys pop Amen.

@mach6247

8 жыл бұрын

Right up their with timeless musicians like Ernest Tubb, The Ink Spots, and Johnny Cash

@simplyhuman3982

3 жыл бұрын

@@mach6247 he is better than Mr cash in my opinion.

@lollicereese1134

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeapPlentyFunny q q aa

@urbestie_Alivia

3 жыл бұрын

amen brother

I'm 74 years old and i thought I've heard all of johnny Hortons songs,,always a favorite of mine,,,but i have never heard this until today,,,,March 2nd,,2024,,,,my loss😢

@suran396

4 ай бұрын

Wow! I am so grateful I've known this song since I was very little. I am 55 now and have known the song my whole life. It's a wonderful tribute.

A very beautiful song that Johnny Horton sung about the horse did a wonderful job fighting in war .good storyline.

@fredhonest8247

5 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?

Comanche was Myles Keogh's horse. Keogh was on John Buford staff during the Civil War and was with him when hi died of typhoid in December 1863 - less then 6 months after Gettysburg.

@joycecalliham7949

6 ай бұрын

So soothing and meaningful

@tankman7711

22 күн бұрын

Captain Myles Keogh, Commanding Officer, I Troop, 7th U.S Cavalry had also served The Pope in the Papal Army, Keogh was teice decorated by The Pope.

This type of folk music is lost on today's music. I for one like these old songs.

@clayforge4696

7 жыл бұрын

I also like theses and older song

@kennydoesfitness1796

6 жыл бұрын

Amed Tajan I couldn't agree more

@sandracampbell2123

6 жыл бұрын

marty1160 theses songs are better than the songs of today even when I was a teenager I still liked these songs

@iopjacket

6 жыл бұрын

Good song of fallen tribes and people to make USA.

@priscilladickerson5253

5 жыл бұрын

Love this song he left us way to soon

I love how his songs tells a story. The man knew how to sing and to use his fabulous voice!!!

Somebody here knows good music and showing Native American.

@HeapPlentyFunny

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I grew up listening to Johnny H, and many other old country singers. This song, to me, has always had a haunted beauty to it. :-)

@mr.warmth1511

7 жыл бұрын

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@tonyrobb8815

3 жыл бұрын

Great song...and RESPECT to the INDIAN NATION.......Melbourne,Australia.

When I was in the 3rd grade, I asked my parents to buy me a copy of his album, Johnny Horton Makes History. A few months later I could sing all the songs by memory. This song was on that album.

@HeapPlentyFunny

9 жыл бұрын

Mom, and then later my Uncle, played this album so often, that I too ended up knowing all the lyrics. Great music and songs. :-) Thanks for commenting.

@lindaadams1349

4 жыл бұрын

I also bought this album. It has always been one of my favorites. Memorized them as well. 💖

@marilynking4003

4 жыл бұрын

M W . . . my parents had this album. I was a little older than you. I memorized them too! I listened to it so much! (not my parents - Me!!)

@valerienovenski8049

Ай бұрын

My dad played alot of Johnny Horton as I grew up. I'm in my mid 50s now and all 3 of my kids and most of my 7 grandchildren know many Johnny Horton songs by heart...❤

I'm 75 years old and live in Central Texas. I grew up loving Johnny Horton's music and then he was killed in a car wreck near my house. He predicted his death that same night, but left Austin anyway to duck hunt in Shreveport knowing he was going to be killed that night by a drunk driver. Johnny was playing in Austin that night... At the same nightclub where Hank Williams played his last. Johnny had married Hank Williams wife. That's something else... I know his son Tommy Horton and he does the same songs that his dad did. He's great at it also. He hires out so if you want to really be sent back in time...Hire Tommy Horton!🎶🤔🤗🥰🇨🇱❤️👍

One of the best songs ever written and sung by one of the best voices there will ever be.

God bless the First Nations.. I would loved to have met Chief Sitting Bull, Chief Red Cloud, Chief Crazy Horse, Chief Joseph and many others. Bridge

This is an awesome song, one of my Dad's favorite artists. We grew up on these ballads and still sing them today. Thanks Comanche, you are not forgotten.

@HeapPlentyFunny

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. :-)

@a.salmon8193

5 жыл бұрын

Wasn't Comanche the only survivor of the battle. There is a photo of a parade and the horse is there walked with honor. He was Custer's horse. At least that's what the caption said.

@paulalindsey818

4 жыл бұрын

@@a.salmon8193 He wasn't Custer's horse. On June 25, 1876, Captain Keogh rode Comanche at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. If I remember right Keogh was killed but not mutilated during the battle. .

@crazyhorseranchaz

4 жыл бұрын

@@a.salmon8193 NOT CUSTER HORSE, HORSE HAD BEEN WOUNDED BUT LIVED, BUT NEVER RIDEN AGAIN.

We often forget to remember the horses and dogs that have been with our soldiers in battle.

@aimelapierre5705

2 жыл бұрын

That's so true 👍

@nancyjanzen5676

11 ай бұрын

Don't forget the bear at Monte Casino. 22nd transport company a Polish unit attached to the British army. Corporal Wojick ( happy warrior) he retired to the Edinburgh zoo.

A beautiful song about a horse, named Comanche, during the battle of the Big Horn.....A great song to help us remember that animals also give their lives during times of war

@lilboo49ify

6 жыл бұрын

also shows how they survive too , and he went on to live a very pampered life . he got peanuts and beer as his favorite snacks

@cadendennis9412

5 жыл бұрын

Wait this is for a horse I thought it was a soilder

@Dom_510

5 жыл бұрын

@@cadendennis9412 It's about Custer's second in commands Horse. The only survivor of the Battle of little Bighorn

@cadendennis9412

5 жыл бұрын

@@Dom_510 oh thanks

@arthurzettel6618

4 жыл бұрын

@@cadendennis9412 This Horse that was the last serviver was a soldier. You see sir, a horse is more than animal. You ride you are One with that Horse as a Soldier. The horse experiences what you do at the same time because you are together as a unit. Sometimes the horse lived longer than the rider.

A great legend and his singing is phenomenal..Johnny Horton is an entertainer that no one will ever forget..what a memory Johnny left us all..I was a young child when I first heard This legendary song..A great performance..

Loved his songs he sang about life the horse lived to the age of 29 years

A great singer. One of the best love ❤️ his music. R I P. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

Im a 35 yr old heavy metal addict... the growly kind... This song gives me chills everytime :)

@HeapPlentyFunny

10 жыл бұрын

It's definitely got kind of a spooky mood to it, and the story is touching too...a lone horse survivor! :-o

@lenaaustin6692

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome

I always loved this song.Johnny Horton was a true legend of country..Thank you for sharing with us.

When I was a kid, I was able to tour the US Cavalry museum at Fort Riley. Comanche was stuffed on display. IIRC, Comanche lived well into his thirties, and for the last twenty some odd years of his life was retired at the fort and was gently cared for by Cavalry troops.

@KhorneyFishRawrFearMeh

4 жыл бұрын

I know you posted this a year ago but Comanche is now in the ku natural history museum. I live close to ft Riley we hear them testing weaponry all the time shaking the who house. My ex's dad is a sgt but to stuck up. Comanche is a better solider than him.

@garygass2505

4 жыл бұрын

This horse is now in Lawrence, Kansas. At the Kansas Museum.

@versansky75

4 жыл бұрын

@@garygass2505 And some extra information..... Comanche was given full military honors after his passing...... One of to date, only three horses, the other named Black Jack and Sergeant Reckless to have these honors bestowed to on an animal

@robertsmith6068

3 жыл бұрын

a great thing

@heidiscola147

4 ай бұрын

​@@versansky75 thank you for sharing this information, I used to listen with my Dad back in the 70's before he passed away when I was 7 as a little girl driving with him and listening on his 8 track ❤

This was the very first song I heard when growing up and still love it today

@HeapPlentyFunny

10 жыл бұрын

One of the first songs I remember uncle listening too when I was a kid too.

This and the Battle of New Orleans was written by my cousin who did a lot of writing for Johnny Horton. His name was Ronald Huffstetler but went by Rink Hardin.

@SDW90808

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Fishburn Wonderful! I was nine years old and had the lyrics of Battle of New Orleans committed to heart.

@steelmank4771

4 жыл бұрын

Well Jim, Your cousin 'Rink' did a pretty damn good job cutting his own records. I like his songs.

Best ballad singer ever lived no other like him only one Johnny Horton

Thank you I love. All. His. Songs. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@JacobWilson-uf6zq

7 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today

Up until a couple years ago I owned the Johnny Horton album, I had every song memorized and sang it with the record. I miss this album! I miss this kind of music. Johnny was totally under-rated in my book. His songs touched the heart!

I wish Johnny Horton didn't die in that crash, he might have still been making music like this :(

@oldman8559

3 жыл бұрын

We will never know..

Got a 8 track in the 70's. Horton's songs moved me as a child

I have tears in my eyes. Cause my great grand mother was on trail of tears.

I want to thank all the men and women who sacrifice so much to serve and protect. God, bless you and your families.Amen

@JacobWilson-uf6zq

7 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today

This song always brings a sadness to my soul

@vinnismorrison4134

4 жыл бұрын

Me also.

@robertsmith6068

3 жыл бұрын

@@vinnismorrison4134 and me

Very very beautiful!!👍👍👏👏🌹🌹🌹❤️🇱🇷💕✝️💓🧚🏿‍♀️💗

Gosh! This is the first time that I have heard that beautiful song! I love the words and the singer. Thank you for posting it.

Omg. Love this song. Love Johnny Horton. Miss good songs like this

loving it here in scotland

No one can carry a toon like the old gen music!

To My dog "Kali" you fought hard so hold your head up high! I love you and I' can't wait to meet up with you again. Your the best Kali remember that!

@robertsmith6068

3 жыл бұрын

you will meet again at the rainbow bridge

Yes I knew it was a song about a horse it's a beauitful song

Thier is so much we miss in history as they say and this song Honors a true warrior at a time when his owner and people were fighting for their way of life. thanks for posting. My father to me the story of men that went to dig up a grave of a native American's Chef's daughter in search of gold or anything they could sell on the TN-river back in the late 40 or early 50's timeframe and how a storm came out of nowhere and they all most drown in the TN-River when they finally got safe they found it had not rain or storm any place but at her grave. My dad took me to one place where some of them live and I got go into the cave just overlooking the TN river as a kid. One must thank the God's were watching over her resting place that day as I heard no one ever tried to do this after listing to story for they said it was as if the TN river was raining down on them all at once.

My all time favorite artist!!!

So if y’all didn’t know what this song is about I’ll fill you in because I love this story. When he says Comanche he doesn’t mean the tribe, as they weren’t even involved in the battle of Little Big Horn, he means an actual horse named Comanche. Comanche was a US cavalry horse and was the only survivor on the US side of Little Big Horn. When the rest of the 7th Cavalry found Custer’s squadron the only living thing on that field except the buzzards was one barley living horse. He had about 15 arrows in his sides, and dozens of bullet holes riddled his back. That was Comanche. His rider was a Captain who had fallen early that day but Comanche lived on. He was brought back to camp and nursed to health. He retired and lived out his days on a farm back East, probably always remembering that terrible day.

@shirleymiller4219

3 жыл бұрын

I hadn’t read that Comanche was hit that many times with guns and arrows. Breaks my heart. In the old westerns they hardly showed the fallen horses; you just assumed they got through unharmed. The story of Comanche brings out the truth for all of those brave horses soldiers.

@BrandieCantu

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this information with us; i greatly appreciate it. 🙏🏼🥰

@petergray2588

3 жыл бұрын

He lived out his days at a number of army forts,mainly Fort Riley Kansas

@robertortiz-wilson1588

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you.

When I was a little kid, I cried when I heard this song. I still do 60 odd years later.

I'd never heard this song before. We miss a lot here in Australia unfortunately. What a lovely tribute to a beautiful people.

@pageribe2399

8 ай бұрын

Commanche was a mighty horse - the mount of one Captain Keogh, who perished with General Custer at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Commanche was the sole survivor of the US army in that battle (obviously won by the Indians) was nursed back to health, and was buried with full military honors when he died years later - very rare military honor for a horse.

Thank you very much for your kind words and thoughts. And thank you for your time and sharing in our world. May the Creator bless you and your household. Thanks for watching too. :-)

1/4 CHEROKEE, THE REST A LITTLE BLACK, AND WHITE. BEEN A HORSEMEN ALL MY LIFE, EVEN TODAY AT SOON TO BE 73 YRS I LOOK OUT MY WINDOW AT MY TWO QUARTER HORSE GELDINGS IN THEIR PASTURE EATING AWAY. COMANCHE REALLY KNEW HOW TO FIGHT AND SIOUX AS WELL MADE SURE LITTLE BIG HORN WOULD NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY EITHER SIDE. 👍🐎🐴🐎🐴🐎🐴🐎🐴

Johnny was one of my dads favorite singers - I had his lp with this song on it. Classic record.

Much better than today's modern "country"

@helenlongenbach7556

4 жыл бұрын

I agree today's country stinks

@daviddenson9998

2 жыл бұрын

You think?

Love Johnny Horton's music.

@fredhonest8247

5 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?

Decades ago, I purchased the vinyl LP, "Johnny Horton makes History." I still play this album regularly and listening to "Comanche" just now brings back old memories. Horton was such a wonderful talent and his life was taken far too soon. The music played today is such "crap" compared to the Horton's, Beatles, Bee Gees and all those of the golden ages.

Comanche was owned by an Irishman named Myles Keogh who was killed with all the other 7th cavalry soldiers at the Bighorn battle.

This is the best johnny horton song ever.

once an after school special on comanche... one brave soldier

You're welcome. Glad you liked the video and the people in their place. Creator's blessings to you and yours. :-)

There are abunch of people who love the oldies

I'm 60. I have been listening to this song for 45+ years. To me it applies to survivors of any battle, no matter the time in history.

That is a beautiful song...

Funny how this horse is named comanche and represents very firmly the actual comanche story

This song would always make me sad when I listened to it when I was a kid. I still do now

@HeapPlentyFunny

10 жыл бұрын

It does have a very somber tone to it!

I can still hear my mother singing along to this one n any other one of his songs 😢 I grew up in a generation of good people and good music happy drunks I don’t party no one knows how

This song is about a horse - the "only survivor" at the battle of Little Big Horn. jbm121212 post some more information about him. Thanks for commenting. :-)

@richardsmith7961

3 жыл бұрын

Judging from what I’ve read, there were several horses that lived through the battle. Also Comanche the horse that Keogh rode into battle. Depending on your point of view, there were no generals at the battle of the Little Bighorn Custer, pay grade lt. Col. Bev rank Major General. Marcus Reno, pay grade Major bev rank brigadier gen frederick benteen, pay grade captain, bev rank Bridader General

@drax333

3 жыл бұрын

Quite a few horses and men survived the battle. Reno and Benteen's battalions suffered heavy losses but all things considered were relatively lucky. Comanche was the only survivor on Last Stand Hill where the battalion directly commanded by Custer was wiped out. He was shot seven times and lived for many years after the battle as a mascot for the 7th Cavalry.

Like many others, I remember this from being a kid in the 1970s and the message I got was that he died in the battle. But when you actually listen to each lyric, he never actually says that. He just says Comanche is "wounded and weak," that he "fell," and that he's "battle-scarred and torn." And actually the instruction to Comanche is that he should "hold his head up high" despite what happened.

@user-if7qy2xn8h

3 ай бұрын

Getem bro

I was raised up on this type music and when I find myself in

One great song

@hiendzound

7 жыл бұрын

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What a most deserved title, For a tough brave incredible horse, Comanche died of colic what a horrible thing to die from but he was honored several times atleast he didn’t die of a broken heart like everyone says it was sure colic I encourage people to read about him He’s with god he shall be honored there also amen have a happy Halloween.

I believe Johnny Horton was a Man of all People the Night we lost him my mom took me to the Skyline Dance Hall in Wah North Austin they were were hit by a drunk driver at a narrow parg of the Highway out Milano TX meeting him and the time he took even with a kid left an impression on me today Kindness goes a long WAYS even 2021 Great Post Thank You for allowing me to ramble ol man way down in TX

This song is one of my favorites. I love Johnny Horton. When my son was 3 or 4, his favorite song was Battle of New Orleans. He'd ask for it to be played on repeat endlessly on road trips, lol. It was his go-to song for years. When he was first trying to get his mother to play it, he kept calling it the "bacon and beans song." It wasn't till one day we were all together on a road trip listening to my playlist on random that the song came on, and we figured out what he wanted exactly. We listened to a wide range of music too, so it was a funny choice.

I have Always loved Johnny Horton, theese songs about Alaska,but now i understand that he is more great than we knew! I am 63 ,i grew up whith him,and now i will love him more!!!

There is a Johnny Horton in Indiana.Salute . My friend.

Some of the best songs ever

Thank you for sharing that there are so many Johnny Horton fans and this song with others

Another great singer.

I have always loved Johnny Horton. His legend lives on.

@JacobWilson-uf6zq

7 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today

johnny horton & tsuu t'ina have such an effect on me. both very big parts of my life. thank you for this video!!

Oh wow what an amazing song I have lost count how many times I have listened to it

My man respect ✊

Thank you Jeff Dean for clarity...I have heard this song a thousand times and did not know that...WowGreat song!

Awesome job on this video great song Nicely done..Thank you so much

Comanche is on display in the Cowboy museum in Oklahoma city Oklahoma .

wunderschön vielen Dank lg.Axel

What a great man singing one of his MANY great songs.

great pics of tribal regalia, and an awesome song thanks.

@HeapPlentyFunny

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And thank you for watching. :-)

@robertmoyer4712

6 жыл бұрын

Frank Dunn ABRABRM. GEORGE WASHINGTON

Thank you for the upload, I love this old song from 1950s.

Johnny Horton was years ahead of his time he lived in although he was a hit he would have been great in the 60's. well he was popular then also.

@hiendzound

7 жыл бұрын

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Great song about a horse!

@HeapPlentyFunny

10 жыл бұрын

Yes....yes it is. :-)

I discovered Johnny in Alaska in the 80s. I have loved him and his music since. I honestly feel a connection to Comanche . Thank you so much for sharing!❤

I like horses, mules, and dogs, and cats.

Did not know that but always love Johnny horton

2021 still hits the feels

This song is GANGSTA

@mach6247

8 жыл бұрын

This is what the modern music industry needs to take notes on

I have seen this horse. It's stuffed and on display at the University of Kansas museum of history.

Comanche was Keogh's horse. The Cheyenne and Lakota honored Keogh for his courage. Comanche survived the Custer Fight, Comanche was cared for and loved. But his keeper died at Wounded Knee and soon after Comanche died of a broken heart.

@terriecotham1567

6 жыл бұрын

Catherine Feher I did not know this but love the song. That it paid Honor to a brave warrior thanks for the note and the History lesson of a proud people and their fight. For when we forget the past wrongs like a wildfire it can come back to take hope, love from all and only leave pain thanks

@doyleblankenship2795

5 жыл бұрын

Catherine Feher Has

@Mike583

4 жыл бұрын

@@doyleblankenship2795 Her version of what happened to the horse, & other versions don't add up! I've heard several others say he lived for many years, & the soldiers took really good care of him at the fort!

I think I was going into High School when this came out. Liked it then and still do.

I think of my dog when I'm listening to this song.