'Over the Hills and Far Away' - British Patriotic Song

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8 ай бұрын

'Over the Hills and Far Away' is a traditional British song that has been adapted and recorded by various artists over the years. The lyrics tell the tale of young men who set out on a journey in the Royal Army under Queen Anne. The tune of the song's origin is unknown, ranging its beginning from anywhere in Elizabethan times to the War of Spanish Succession.
The Author of this versions lyrics, George Farquhar, made it for the play "The Recruiting Officer," which he wrote in 1706. The song became popular in the 18th century and was used in various theatrical productions. It reflects the allure of adventure and the call of distant lands, portraying a romanticized view of military life.

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@Lao_tzu5789 16 күн бұрын

Crap, my tea spilled all over the map.

@AvaT42 8 ай бұрын

I love this song. I remember it in Sharps with John Tams singing it.

@Psychonaut316 Ай бұрын

That's proper soldiering

@BRIAN_IVERSON_20 20 күн бұрын

here’s forty shillings on the drum 🗿🗿❌ our prentice tom may now refuse… 😍😍✅

@britishmexico2372 3 ай бұрын

This, for those wondering, is the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag version of the song. A bit of an odd pick imo, but hey, I'm not complaining.

@foundationofBritain 8 ай бұрын

Over the Hills and Far Away is a traditional *English* song dating from the War of Spanish Succession as a way of recurring for soldiers in England... the song "twa recruiting sergeants" was its Scottish contemporary use for the same goal in Scotland for the same war, remember England and Scotland were not yet in a union together until 1707... Over the Hills and Far Away was then adapted for the Napoleonic wars for the same purpose as by then both Scotland and then Ireland were joined in a Parliamentary Union with England, and as England was always the dominant partner, it made sense to use and or adapt English songs like Over the Hills and Far Away. Good video though.

@Imperial_Britannia 8 ай бұрын

Yes it’s an English song, it’s origins date bate to Elizabethan England, but the version of lyrics here were written in 1706, after it was pretty clear that England and Scotland were going to unite for good, and the song most likely wouldn’t take off in the first year, like rule Britannia in 1740, it took a bit of time, meaning it would be a popular song in the Kingdom of Great Britain, not the Kingdom of England, so I use British in the title.

@BRIAN_IVERSON_20 7 ай бұрын

@@Imperial_BritanniaW

@solomoncumquats776 13 күн бұрын

Can, And have had drinks to this version.

@maximilienrobespierre6276 2 ай бұрын

The best version

@sirisaacbrock798 22 күн бұрын

Listen to the Gin Lane version

@wulfricbushby1333 Ай бұрын

I loves my country boys 🇬🇧

@kyawzayhein5772 8 ай бұрын

wow this version is kinda better the other

@NZC_Meow 8 ай бұрын

I was just thinking about this oh my god thank you soo muchh

@QuakeASSIdk Ай бұрын

This is how i sing: here's 40 shilling on the drum, and those who volunteer to go I use to find and foe to play over the hills and far away over the hills and order way to flanders Portugal and Spain King George commands and we obey over the hills and far away

@Psychonaut316 Ай бұрын

Major Richard Sharpe, of the Prince of Wales' Own, salutes you

@anthonydurnford3077 Ай бұрын

Here's 40 shillings on the drum, For those who'll volunteer to come, To list and fight the French today, Over the hills and far away, [Chorus] Oer the hills and oer the maine, Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain! King George commands and we obey, Over the hills and far away. Through smoke and fire, And shot and shell, To the very walls of hell, I'll take my stand and I shall stay, Over the hills and far away [Chorus] Though I may travel A'far from Spain, A part of me shall still remain, For I am with you, Night and day, Over the hills and far away [Chorus]

@Waltyworld 6 ай бұрын

Never heard this version

@TheofficialSirenheadr 8 ай бұрын

Ve never heard this version before lol.

@VietCongCreeper 2 ай бұрын

Assassin's Creed version, lovely

@LiamKeatley8 6 ай бұрын

Would be lovely hearing king charles commands and we obey

@British-Patriot 8 ай бұрын

We should have a parade all over Britain with this song being performed by British Royal soldiers, with a slight change for King Charles, to increase unity and patriotism.

@AvaT42 8 ай бұрын

Good idea!

@ElizabeththeQueen 8 ай бұрын

Over the hills and o'er the main, To Flanders, Portugal, and Spain , King Charles commands and we'll obey, Over the hills and far away!

@aigeneratedwauigi2696 4 ай бұрын

Now a days would be called racist if they did that

@untitledjuan2849 2 ай бұрын

Well, the UK no longers has a conflict with "Flanders, Portugal and Spain". Flanders no longer exists and Spain and Portugal are allies of the UK. It'd be a bit weird to sing about conquering them

@user-kc8vr1ew2f Ай бұрын

There is no such thing as a ‘Royal’ army. The British Army was not established by the Crown; the Royal Navy and Royal Airforce were. But I also agree with you!

@TheofficialSirenheadr 8 ай бұрын

I’m going to make a video like this soon.

@ElizabeththeQueen 8 ай бұрын

New version must be: Over the Hills and O'er the main, To Flanders, Portugal, and Spain, King Charles commands and we'll obey, Over the Hills and far away!