Battle of the Somme Eve

This song, “The Battle of the Somme Eve”, recounts the thoughts and feelings of one soldier, as he prepared himself for the horror which lay ahead, whilst wishing for loved ones and the comforts of home.
Performed here by Richard Laird (Guitar/Vocals), Ben McGonigle (Piano) & Tim Cairns (Flute).

[@James-fk7kn]

Great song and a very good singer from Fife Scotland

[@weewheels4390]

I lost a great uncle in this Great War. 1st July 1916. A Belfast lad who joined the HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, because his Daddy was from Glasgow.
14727 ALEXANDER CRAIG ✝
Lest We Forget. ☘🇬🇧💔✝

[@stevenflanagan7113]

A fitting tribute to the bravest of the brave well-done lads.

[@glennmaginnis6379]

Very moving, absolutely superb ❤

[@onlyfourhomenations]

Great to see people still remember the great war 🔴⚪🔵⛪⛪⛪

[@darrendoc1991]

Tim and Ben from the Hamilton Flute Band, Londonderry. The band that joined to a man!!

[@bobhobson647]

We will never forget 🇬🇧

[@lorrainecraig2070]

Never forget

[@burkey548]

SIMPLY SIMPLY BRILLIANT

[@1882mick]

Beautiful song❤️

[@davidlennox4354]

Fantastic 👏 👏

[@philconfrey2215]

Very moving song

[@blairleishman5697]

A gorgeous version of this song

[@garyjackson8012]

Lest we forget

[@hughheath9606]

I remember

[@RonaldWillox]

LWF For God and Ulster

[@AjaxAmsterdamXXX]

Rangers forever 💪👊

[@blueger5551]

Never forget