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First world war songs

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Jayanna9040 Wed 08-Feb-17 15:41:39

Don't forget the part that the Navy played in the First World War. That's where all my relatives were.
Popular songs were Drakes Drum by Henry Newbolt. The Death of Nelson. Eternal Father strong to save as well as familiar sea shanties.
It might bring a different note to the concert as well as reminding people that it wasn't just about the loss of life on land.

ggmarion Wed 08-Feb-17 15:14:53

My Grandad used to love to sing when I was little and I always joined in. All the ones already listed also:
Goodbye my bluebell, farewell to you
Jane, Jane, you've never been the same
Comrades, comrades, ever since we were boys
Two little girls in blue
I will be singing all afternoon now!

MrsEggy Wed 08-Feb-17 15:09:26

I think Soldiers of the Queen (?Victoria) was Boer War.
Lily of Laguna?

nanaK54 Wed 08-Feb-17 14:23:32

We're Soldiers of the Queen

TriciaF Wed 08-Feb-17 13:36:46

You might already have this one:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIeC6rYrepE
Like whitewave, I think it was one my PGF used to sing to me. I sometimes sing it myself when out walking.

whitewave Wed 08-Feb-17 13:28:31

Isn't it awful how your mind goes blank!!

Yes

My old man
Pack up your troubles
Daisy Daisy
Rose in Picardy
Long way to Tipperary
After the ball
Over there
When Father painted the parlour
Keep the Home fires burning
Something about not wanting to lose you - can't remember exact
The bells of hell
I wonder who's kissing her now
Madamoselle from armiterres (spelling)
One of grandads favourites - goodbye-EE
Hello hello who's your lady friend
If you were the only girl in the world
It's a long long trail - I think can't quite remember

It's astounding how much of your childhood you can remember
I'm getting stuck now

hildajenniJ Wed 08-Feb-17 12:30:45

From 1912 ,for a bit of light relief, what about "When father papered the parlour?" We sang it when I was in the Choral Society.
I can't remember everything from that concert, but I'll have a think and get back to you with more (hopefully).

whitewave Wed 08-Feb-17 12:26:12

My grandad used to sing to me every evening as I stood on the lavatory seat holding onto the cistern pipe and he washed his face neck and arms after the days work and before the evening. They were all songs to that period, but I bet you know them all I don't remember any unusual ones. I used to love "After the ball was over" plus really all the ones we know I suppose.

ninathenana Wed 08-Feb-17 12:21:43

Sorry I can't help but the concert sounds great. God luck to all involved.

Luckygirl Wed 08-Feb-17 11:40:38

At the moment I am working on a massed choirs concert to celebrate the end of the First WW in 2018. I have found some amazing songs on a number of websites and have the music for all the well known songs.

Does anyone out there know of any more unusual songs from the period, perhaps with a family connection, that we might be able to arrange for the event? They could be songs from the trenches, or songs of the period - the music hall was still
active then.

I also need some songs that relate to the celebrations when the war ended.

There are some extraordinary songs out there - I discovered one called "The Rose of No-Mans Land" in praise of a Red X nurse - it is beautiful and moving.

All ides gratefully received!