"So they gave me a tin hat, and they gave me a gun, and they marched me away to the war... We buried ours, and the Turks buried theirs, then we started all over again."
From the song written by Eric Bogle... and here, sung as only he can...
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| Sgt Blue marches proudly for his regiment (courtesy of What's On Brisbane) |
Happy ANZAC Day to you and your friends DownUnder.
ReplyDeleteI hear there is a special cookie for this day.
What a beautiful song by Eric
Happy Birthday Eve...Please ask Father to give you a Birthday Eve hug
Cecilia and Bryan
Oh thank you for introducing me to the song/musician.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this song. May we never forget. Though I wonder who will remember when we are gone.
ReplyDeleteAnd, happy birthday eve from me, too.
That was so beautiful. His voice is soothing and touching. I have known that song for a long time but I have never heard him sing it.
ReplyDeleteHi Yam - yes ... may we never forget - I hope you can have a peaceful day with your father. Beautiful song ... with heart-rending words ... take care and with thoughts for Anzac Day ... Hilary
ReplyDeleteLoved the video. It was just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI had to look up what Anzac Day was. We remember.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful performance, and may we never forget.
ReplyDelete'Then we started all over again.' Oh, to learn from history, but no. Beautiful voice. namaste, janice xx
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