On Parade. by JeffG7BRJ
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There was a soldier,
A Scottish soldier
Who wandered far away
And soldiered far away
There was none bolder,
With good broad shoulder
He's fought in many a fray,
And fought and won.
He'd seen the glory
And told the story
Of battles glorious
And deeds neforious
But now he's sighing,
His heart is crying
To leave these green hills of Tyrol.
Chorus
Because these green hills
Are not highland hills
Or the island hills,
The're not my land's hills
And fair as these green foreign hills may be
They are not the hills of home.
2. 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,
A Scottish hillside
Not on these green hills of Tyrol.
Chorus
3. And so 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'd seen the glory,
He'd told his story
Of battles glorious
And deeds victorious
The bugles cease now,
He is at peace now
Far from those green hills of Tyrol.
Chorus
I thought this song fitting, as the people in this parade, for some of them their thoughts were far away, way back in the 40's.
Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make.
May the sun shine down on you, where ever you are.
Comments (29)
MrsLubner
I must say, these photos stir such feelings of pride and strength as well as sorrow. Fantastic shots. Wonderful words. The postwork helps lend to the mood and the times.
SapUS59
excellent images my friend, great work !!
rockstrider
Well there's a song I've never heard before! Great collage Jeff!!
tennesseecowgirl
the song.. (poem) is very fitting for this.. I really love all these historic photos and collages you have been sharing...
frankie96
We should all learn from history...this is a great collage and message..
delaorden_ojeda
its a great work, Jeff ! I have been in Glasgow a long time ago, wonderful city,bravo !
amlondono
A Beautiful collage Jeff , Ana
busi2ness
Great collage in sepia and selective coloring?
JeffG7BRJ
For those of you that's interested, the full song can be heard here, although it is much better with the pipes playing. Just follow the link and click on audio. http://www.incallander.co.uk/scottishsongs/song13.htm It was made famous by Andy Stewart, I realise that he was way before some of you were born.
Meisiekind
Oh Jeff - I know this song... Wow - you are taking me back to my chilhood listening to the vinyl record.... I can still remember it was a 45 and the inside was navy blue!!! Great memories! xx
G_Mansco
This makes me remember when I was in Gib and they used to do the parades down town ;O) Lovel work my friend!
durleybeachbum
Terrific pics, Jeff! I love the way you've done the colours.
artaddict2
You have become a master of getting this colour to perfection, I didn't think you could have come up with any more stunning compilations but you have done it again. Exceptional collage and really impressive postwork. (I remember the song too).
mickuk50
me too and what a song to add to this collage jeff .inspired my friend .excellent work :o) mick
jocko500
pride and strength is here. the post weork is wonderful and I heard a lot of storys of these men of war and men who fought to save they land
LudyMelltSekher
Beautiful photography, Impressive!! Congratulations!! Sorry by to signing so late.Luminous Blessings.Ludy
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL COLLAGE & CAPTURES :)
ledwolorz
Very beautiful collage.Fantastic work.
junge1
A wonderful tribute to the Scottish soldier Jeff. It harkens back to the time when 'The sun never set on the British Empire'. When Scottish and British soldiers served, and fought, all over the world. John Master's books about British life in India, which chronicles one family through the centuries in India, reflect a lot of what you are showing us here. John Masters by the way was born of a British Family in India and, after graduating from Sandhurst, served in India himsel until 1947. Bag pipes give the chills, just as the bugle played at a funerals does. The pictures are great and look good in sepia, Sig..
stevey3d
Wonderful images Jeff! Superb Style! 5+
huismus
Beautiful photos again Jeff! And great colors, well done!
Janiss
This serie is fantastic Jeff!
danob
The glowing light suits this so well Bravo my friend..
Richardphotos
I am of Scottish descent so these interest me.superb collage and captures
stolta
Wow, great collection very beautiful!!!!!!
pixelmeister
Nice photos! Well done!
auntietk
The piper is a wonderful-looking man, and you've captured something of his pride and his attitude. Fantastic collage!
beachzz
Very beautiful tribute and the words to the song are the perfect accompaniment!!!
leanndra
Here I was all set to make some flip remark about the kilt, and then I read the lyrics to the song and it almost made me cry! A wonderful capture Jeff!