When I was a young girl Andy Stewart was Hogmanay and the epitome of Scotland. His Scottish Soldier was the most beautiful tribute to all our brave Scottish Soldiers who fought and died. My dad served in the Black Watch in Burma and when I listen to Andy Stewart it makes me cry with pride and pain!
Chills went up my spine my friend .........when reading your post ... _ My Middle Name is __ Graham__ ( of Menteith ) USA - ❤ 👍 - - ⭐ ⭐⭐ __ Black 🏴 Watch __ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - 💜 - Pride and pain and honoring your warrior hero Scottish Soldier ..his legacy lives on ...
My Grandfather was a Scottish Soldier who fought in the Boer War and was shot twice in the back. Not able to remove bullets. He was not helped much,and another was done to compensate him for the pain he had to endure. He always had a smile and chuckle for anyone, even if he didn't feel well Robert Veitch Brodie was a wonderful man and a loving Grandfather.
You are lucky to have known your Grandfather, both mine died before I was born. I love listening to the pipes My mothers family were Clan Gunn and her father was from a military family and went to South Africa in 1899 like your Grandfather to fight in the 2nd Boer war. He was career military and remained in South Africa eventually commanding a battalion of Zulus against Lettow Von Vorbeck in WW1 and built a close relationship with the Zulus buying a farm on the west bank of the River Tugela just south of where the Buffalo River (of Rorkes Drift fame) joined the Tugela. According to my mother it was farmed by his ex soldiers and their dependents of men lost. He also raised a battalion of Zulus in WW2 to fight in Burma. I wish I had known him BUT, only know what my mother told me about him; A strict disciplinarian who loved the Zulu nation and regarded the Zulus he commanded in both World Wars as the best soldiers he ever commanded and fought with. My mother also loved and respected the Zulu nation and always spoke highly of the Zulus - She also spoke isiZulu and Xhosa in addition to English and Afrikaans. My father was from a Welsh Clerical family and his father, my other Grandfather, was a Welsh Minister like all my fathers family were and did missionary work in Chile between graduating as a Doctor of Divinity and taking his first position as a Curate in the Diocese of St Asaph and then serving in the Trenches as a Padre, rising to Rural Dean of St Asaph before his death. I wish I had met and known both my Grandfathers and learnt more about them their experiences and our family history as they led amazing lives. Following family tradition I named my son after my Welsh Grandfather and he continued the tradition naming his son after my father. I gave my son the Welsh family bible and he has it with him in Australia. My mother loved the Andy Stewart show and whenever I hear the music or words of A Scottish Soldier I think of my mother and her father, especially the words "He wandered far away And soldiered far away ..... He's fought in many a fray And fought and won ......And now this soldier This Scottish soldier Will wander far no more And soldier far no more" and I think of all the Scottish and British soldiers who died overseas and never come home. Wherever I go in the world if there is a local Commonwealth Wargraves Cemetery I stop and say thank you to the men and women buried their and the names recorded on the "Wall of Remebrance" recording the names of men who served locally who have no known grave and who never saw their homes and families again.
My late Scottish mother loved this song, as do I. She came out to Australia in 1960. Though I offered in later years to take her back to Scotland for a holiday, she was adamant in her refusal; afraid that her beloved Scotland would have changed beyond recognition. She wished only to remember the Scotland of her girlhood. And though she'd watch the Edinburgh Tattoo every year, thinking wistfully of her Morningside home; she would never again see the land of her birth.
My father was from Dunoon, Scotland. He was a fighter pilot in the royal navy. He lived in North Carolina and I lived in Texas at the time of his death. However at his memorial service, the strangest and most beautiful thing happened as Daddy was singing this song over the loud speaker ...at his own funeral? It was beyond belief. Apparently a recording had been made prior to his death for a program at church, and they played it at this time as an amazing surprise! It was already a haunting song, but this was the icing on the cake. We used to watch Andy Stewart on the Andy Stewart show. Everybody loved him, especially Daddy.
My Dad, who was neither Scottish nor a soldier loved this song and we used it as part of his funeral 20 years ago. Australian born and bred. Thank you Andy Stewart and rest in peace Robert Green.
This is the song my dad wanted played at his funeral...he was a true soldier and a Viet Nam vet...predicting there won't be a dry eye at his military honors & interment service next week when the piper plays it.
having Scottish heritage I vividly remember my dad playing this stirring Andy Stewart song on an old gramophone way before i purchased my 1st hi-fi :-)
I am neither Scottish (I am English) nor have I ever been in the forces. But every time I watch this rousing video, and listen to this beautiful song, it always makes me sad. There is something noble about both Scotland and the Scots.
Every time I hear Andy singing this song I can't help but think of my late Dad who served in WW11 with the Seaforth Highlanders. Physically he returned whole, but he, like so many others, paid the emotional cost of fighting for freedom.... Let us never forget those wonderful Scottish Soldiers!
It is a beautiful song I used to listen to Andy Stewart when I was 12 in 1982. We had a school assignment and I choose to play this song in my classroom and the other kids all laughed at me because it wasn't the latest rock n roll. This song always touched my heart, at 17 I joined the Australian Army Corp of Engeneers. Peace be with you Robert.
I`m an Ulsterman,and Andy and The New Year were synonymous even in N.Ireland. Everyone loved his cheeky chappie personality,but he was really talented too,had a quick wit,and a real warmth. I love his singing,his pride in Scotland,and,in particular,this song.
I am Australian, my father was from Scotland......I listened to Andy Stewart all my life.....Not ACDC but I still love it...brings back so many memories............A tear to my eye...
I was born in Vancouver Canada, but have slept in a feathered bed in Aboyne on the Lords Estate, doesn't matter where I hear the pipes, I am always moved to tears.
@@jamesprince9041 What lord the bastard that drove the folk from there land, to far the corners of the earth, all these swine who have titles granted by there english masters , there day is coming. Scotland will be rid of of these swine, who lived in luxury while others starved. Time will tell. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH
@@northscot9862 It was 1970, I have no idea who he lord was, The feathered bed was located in the woodcutters cottage, the servants quarters. I was visiting family that had relocated back to Scotland to live with their paternal grandparents when their mother died shortly after the war, The Grandparents were the groundskeepers, woodcutters, etc etc, I never met the lord, nor any lord for that matter. I was only there for a week maybe but it was a pleasant experience that I will always cherish and remember. Some of the finest hospitality I've ever had the pleasure to experience east of the Rocky Mountains.
Many people reading this, are related to these brave men who laid down their lives , so that we could be here today. This was my grandmothers favourite song , she was a First World War widow, who single handed brought up a family of four , on a pittance of a war pension. God Bless our armed servicemen past and present [ also servicewomen].
My Dads parents were Scots. Dads father was in the Gordon Highlanders in WW1. I still have my parents copy of this wonderful 45. Dad had a great singing voice and this brings back so many memories of the parties, drinks and fun. I will always love Andy Stewart.
My Dad was in the Scots royal engineers , he was ill for a year begore he passed, but we would talk for hours and listen to many scottish songs this is high on his list of favourites. RIP Papa.😢❤
In loving memory of a Scottish solider James Sutherland his favorite song from way back when with his oldest boy young jimmy now hand in hand father and son together in heaven sadly missed by all our family god bless them
I think of my brother when i listen to this song a Vietnam vet who was a75th airborne ranger in Vietnam and served proudly as he was a proud scot from Glasgow Scotland god bless you my brother miss you so much
I'm Canadian with deep Scottish roots - I grew up listening to Andy and this was my Dad's favourite song - my grandmam was from Inverness and her family still live there. RIP Dad and Andy. I keep coming back and tear up every time.
Hello,l just watched Andy and l was crying.l was born in Scotland and migrated to 'down Under' on 1958 but still get very emotional for my country..yes it would've been so emotional for you to have a piper play Scottish soldier at your dad's funerals the... sorry to rave on but it brought back so many memories..all the best now...cheers Jeanie
What a wonderful and Beautiful song this is it brings back so many memories from when I was a child, and never had a care in the world. My Mum had scottish blood in her as her Father was Scottish, what a beautiful place Scotland is. What a lovely man Andy Stewart was, what a lovely voice, you are greatly missed by many, RIP Andy.
I'm English born but my mum was glasweigen and we spent a lot of time there as kids and she played this while we were growing up, love this and I'm so proud of my Scottish roots.
@@badpossum440 sorry I didn't mean you, I've removed the post, it was in bad taste, I just heard a horrible bastardised version of this song and lost the plot, apologies for any offense.
Back in the day, a Hungarian-Australian family moved in next to us. Dad was Hungarian - got out before 1956 and was not overly respectful of those who took advantage of the "Hungarian Revolution" to escape - and his Australian wife whom he'd met at married when (as a refugee) he ended up there. They came to Canada, where he was a teacher at the local high school I attended. One day, he was giving me a ride to school and this song was on the radio. Still remember his reaction to this; he was among alien hills as well and could not envision ever returning to Hungary. So this song isn't just for the Scots; it's for all exiles.
My dad had a 45 of this record. The back had A. Stewart doing an imitation of Elvis Presley :) I loved this record and it was one of the few times I saw my dad cry. He talked about being stranded somewhere (WWII); he was in the British Navy. I don't remember where, but he said they heard the pipes playing and knew that a Scottish regiment was coming and they would be OK.
I love this song, it reminds me of my former boss and great friend who was desperate to return to Scotland. Having fulfilled his ambition, he passed away walking amongst his beloved hills.
I love this song, reminds me of my late Scots Grandfather Bill Roberts RIP. He used to play all these wonderful Scottish tunes every Boxing Night at the Roberts family house party. This is my favourite of those. RIP Granddad Roberts.
This would have to be the best Scottish song ever written for Scottish troops that have lost their lives in battle & will always sure my hart as it causes me to remember my Dad who served in the Black Watch as both a soldier and as an officer! I also think it is the best song Andy Stuart ever wrote and has been adopted by many Scottish Regiments! I know that when my time comes this song will be played for me!
My Father was in Arnhem Holland. He had six brothers who were in the war. My father survived with severe leg injuries. His six brothers never came back home.
i can remember years ago when I first heard this song. I was playing with 2 little girls who were a bit younger than me. I would go to their house to play with them and their mother would play this record. Oh those good old days.
Memories of my dear Uncle Gavin who died 3 years ago aged 75. He was a member of the Caledonian Society Pipe Band in New Zealand for 60 years, becoming the drum major.
Iremember andy stewart when he was at the hight of his career,I worked with him in derry and found him to be a very nice man.His scots accent was fantastic,to see him do elvis presley in a kilt,is really something else.i have a daughter in glasgow,who we visit from time to time,and love to listen to there lovely scotish tone.
That song was part of my childhood when growing up in Northern Ireland. I can really empathise with all the positive and nostalgic comments made in response to it. I found this video because Andy Stewart and that signature song of his came to mind a few days ago. It was good to hear it again after so many years. No land has a monopoly on producing good soldiers, but Scotland has a well-earned reputation for producing some of the finest. I was told that if I kept eating Scots Porridge Oats I could become like them -- sadly, I never even came close. It takes more than porridge to produce a Jock, but I know from personal experience that 'The Scottish Soldier' and the way that Andy sings it is a tribute the Jocks very richly deserve.
How extraordinary that this song was so very popular in the hit parade. Takes me back to childhood in ‘50s or 60s! It played in my mind when I was in a coma last year.
When we were schoolkids in Ireland our old teacher thought us all the great Irish rebel songs about their battles with the English and the heroic warriors who died while fighting against impossible odds trying to free their county. His favourite song of all was The Scottish Soldier , and it became our favourite as well. He was the kind of old time teacher who explained what a song was about. A great Scottish warrior dying in a foreign land far from his native hills, with his trusty piper playing the 'piobrachh' That's how I remember it after more than fifty years and also how tears came to our eyes, as they always did, when a great warrior was laid low. We were only ten years old after all!. Andy Stewart wrote a song that will be sung forever.
This was the first song that I heard on Armed Forces Radio down South In The Republic That Once Was Vietnam. We had landed a few hours earlier. It was broadcast at 0600 hrs. After playing in a Pipe Band -- it hit me hard. I cried. There would be more tears later during my tour. GOD BLESS YOU ANDY STEWART !
I was a little girl when this came out but Andy Stewarts version is the best of any I have ever heard. The one and only original. Great respect to you Ernst Becker, you must have seen sad things on that tour of duty. An awful war.
Grew up outside boston ma heard this version at all scottish games or picnics, the yearly remembrance service at cathederal of the pines NH and of course on the pipes at funerals bring tears and thanks for my family who have gone home.
I agree with you.As a young boy I heard this lovely song sung by Gé Korsten,one of thé best tenors of S.A.i am a South African,but I enjoy Scottish music very much.
New Year is not the same without him. I doubt that anywhere in the world is there any one person who so singularly embodies their nation's folk music tradition. Irreplaceable.
You are so right, he was Mr New Year, with the White Heather Show, I was only a child at the time but I remember it well with his bottle of whisky and lump of coal, as you say New Year has never been the same God bless you Andy RIP you are greatly missed.
My grandmothers fav song. She was a World War 1 widow as my grandfather died, of wounds in Lille hospital,France on 19th April 1918. My mother was only 20months old, when he left, to go to war. She never really knew her father, but hence the reason that I write this now.My grandmother brought up 4 children in difficult post war conditions. I just wonder what she thought when she heard this song. Forward the clock on 1 century and you will find today young military wife's in the same circumstances. God Bless them and all; our soldiers, sailors and airforce personel.
I am English but I am very proud of all the nations that constitute Great Britain. I am very proud of the Scottish people and the magnificent Scottish Soldier. I would be very sorry and sad if the Scots left us. We belong together.
My dad was driving tanks in Nth Africa against Rommel's mob when he was just 19. He signed up, if that's not a Scottish soldier then I don't what the fuck is. He came back, never talked about what he did, he was a big man, over 6 ft tall and fit, but very softly spoken. We played this song at his funeral, RIP my Scottish Soldier.
My father had a lot of scottish records and Andy Stewart was one of his favourites. He was coming to New Zealand but died before he got here. My mum was pleased
It really is a great tune, magic almost, one of the rare tunes in the world that nicely replays in our heads and that we want to hear again and again. (can think of some more, Scotland the Brave, Flower of Scotland) Sometimes you have to close your eyes just to listen to the words too and tomorrow we will listen again... great
RIP my beautiful Scottish soilder. I miss you. It will be two years since you've gone in November. It's gone so quick. Gone but never ever forgotten. I always think about you. Miss you. I wish you were here. Forever in my heart. I will love you always and forever I'm so proud of you daddy. Too young to die. RIP John Main. An amazing Scottish marine that has done his 14 year old daughter proud. Love you always 11-11-11
Wondeful Song... My Father was a Scottish Soldier, Served in N.Africa, Italy, and Holland with the Royal Canadian Engineers, as well as the MacPaps in Spain where he was captured, and spent two years in one of Franco's prisons.. He Died in 1966 at the age of 54
love this it was my dads favourite. He served many years defending his country. We used it at his funeral and as it played we tried very hard to keep it all together but his 2 loving daughters my sister and myself couldnt help but cry but we play this often and now instead of bringing tears it brings pride yhankyou andy for giving this song the words mean so much ... proud to be scottish ...so very proud
As a child, I listened to this song on a 45 record over and over. I'm sure I wore away the grooves. The record was my father's, he was Blackwatch from Montreal..
My grandfather was in the Gordon Highlanders and was wounded in August 1917 at Arras, the same day as his brother was killed. This song bought tears to his eyes.
And one more great warrior who was just walking home in Woolwich: To Drummer Lee Rigby, we raise our voices and say we are proud of you for defending our world. We love you, we love your family and we will always remember you and hold you and your family in our hearts. We do cry for your Lee, you are better than all of us.
This brings back memories from when I was a young girl.Use to enjoy listening to him singing.Also love Drums and Pipes.Something quite romantic about them.
When I was a child of about 10 years old, my Mom had bought an album with this song on it. My Mom never made a big fuss about anything but she loved this song. She passed away about 14 years ago ... this brings back so many memories. It certainly is a beautiful song and I can see why she loved it so much. Thank you for posting it.
Great old song, beautiful, so old-fashioned. but no way will this song be bettered. I love it I heard it when I was just a lad. And every so often I listen to this song and it will always make me happy and proud to be an Irish guy who loves Scotland.
I remember this and many other Andy Stewart songs being played by my family at many a gathering, the last time was when we laid my wonderful uncle to rest. He never ever forgot his roots, wherever he was in the world, his heart and his final resting place will always be in his homeland of The Kingdom of Fife
You must be thinking of somebody else ?!! Andy had no connection with the ' Kingdom ' ?!! He was born in Glasgow, moved to Perth when he was 5 and then to Arbroath when he was 11 !!! In the early days he did a lot of his appearances at The Webster Hall in Arbroath and The Caird Hall in Dundee as a semi-pro !!!
@@Deck789 you are confused. L Spires talked of playing the Andy Stewart “at many a gathering, the last time was when we laid my Uncle was laid to rest.” The Uncle always loved Scotland and was laid to rest in his homeland, the Kingdom of Fife.🏴🏴
I love this Andy Stewart song. I am not Scottish atall but love everything about Scotland, the Highlands, lovely single malt whiskies, good tenors of times past. Ah it must be something about Celtic connections because I am Irish and proud of my heritage too. And in the middle of the song he says "a piobrach sad to play"; that is Scotland a piper playing for his dead comrade. Can only imagine what it was like in the trenches of ww1 and ww2 but they sacrificed all for our freedom. Great men.
It has been many years since I last heard this song but I still know all the words by heart. This has brought back so many wonderful memories. This is a song that my Da played on his bagpipes.
This song has always made me cry even when I was a little girl..I am a german/dutch background who lives in Australia but I had a best friend who is scottish and her dad use to play the pipes and he was good except when he got angry with us then it was painful (we reckon he did it on purpose) Love the pipes they are hauntingly beautiful..Andy Stewart looks like my mum's next door neighbour towards the end of this song.The end of this song is so heartbreaking makes you cry all the time..
Andy reminds me so much of my dear mum who with her parents migrated out from Scotland we would sit and listen and mum would love to have a beer i went to one of his concerts here back in the late 70's
Andy Stewart was one of my favourite Scottish singers ! ....... and, RSDG's "Amazing Grace" was the first (Regimental) Pipe Band recording I ever purchased (and still have) - back in the 1980s - shortly after I learned of my own Scotttish heritage - MacKinnon of Skye on me Mum's side. Went on to be a Tenor Drummer for 15 seasons with the City of Rockford (IL) Pipe Band - 2001-2016.
OMG this takes me back to my childhood !! what a beautiful song... and I remember waking up to Andy Stewart as a little girl singing this song on the radio I loved it then still love it now... the Lyrics and the bag pipes are just Magic !! thank you for the memories from Mr Stewart from Melbourne Australia 💜 💜💜
Fabulous! Always loved that song from when i was a child and my late father played in the Caledonian pipe band in Rhodesia back in the 60's. Great to see what Andy Stewart looks like and how he sings.
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When I was a young girl Andy Stewart was Hogmanay and the epitome of Scotland. His Scottish Soldier was the most beautiful tribute to all our brave Scottish Soldiers who fought and died. My dad served in the Black Watch in Burma and when I listen to Andy Stewart it makes me cry with pride and pain!
I'm English and I was brought up on this song.
Chills went up my spine my friend .........when reading your post ... _ My Middle Name is __ Graham__ ( of Menteith ) USA - ❤ 👍 - - ⭐ ⭐⭐ __ Black 🏴 Watch __ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - 💜 - Pride and pain and honoring your warrior hero Scottish Soldier ..his legacy lives on ...
Hogmanay in Scotland is shite now. TV crap.
My wife's cousins still serve the Black Watch today
listening to andy stewart just reminds me of my grannie's hoos at hogmonay, gid memories she'd ay stick on his records
My Grandfather was a Scottish Soldier who fought in the Boer War and was shot twice in the back. Not able to remove bullets. He was not helped much,and another was done to compensate him for the pain he had to endure. He always had a smile and chuckle for anyone, even if he didn't feel well
Robert Veitch Brodie was a wonderful man and a loving Grandfather.
You are lucky to have known your Grandfather, both mine died before I was born. I love listening to the pipes
My mothers family were Clan Gunn and her father was from a military family and went to South Africa in 1899 like your Grandfather to fight in the 2nd Boer war. He was career military and remained in South Africa eventually commanding a battalion of Zulus against Lettow Von Vorbeck in WW1 and built a close relationship with the Zulus buying a farm on the west bank of the River Tugela just south of where the Buffalo River (of Rorkes Drift fame) joined the Tugela. According to my mother it was farmed by his ex soldiers and their dependents of men lost. He also raised a battalion of Zulus in WW2 to fight in Burma. I wish I had known him BUT, only know what my mother told me about him; A strict disciplinarian who loved the Zulu nation and regarded the Zulus he commanded in both World Wars as the best soldiers he ever commanded and fought with. My mother also loved and respected the Zulu nation and always spoke highly of the Zulus - She also spoke isiZulu and Xhosa in addition to English and Afrikaans.
My father was from a Welsh Clerical family and his father, my other Grandfather, was a Welsh Minister like all my fathers family were and did missionary work in Chile between graduating as a Doctor of Divinity and taking his first position as a Curate in the Diocese of St Asaph and then serving in the Trenches as a Padre, rising to Rural Dean of St Asaph before his death.
I wish I had met and known both my Grandfathers and learnt more about them their experiences and our family history as they led amazing lives. Following family tradition I named my son after my Welsh Grandfather and he continued the tradition naming his son after my father. I gave my son the Welsh family bible and he has it with him in Australia.
My mother loved the Andy Stewart show and whenever I hear the music or words of A Scottish Soldier I think of my mother and her father, especially the words "He wandered far away And soldiered far away ..... He's fought in many a fray And fought and won ......And now this soldier This Scottish soldier Will wander far no more And soldier far no more" and I think of all the Scottish and British soldiers who died overseas and never come home. Wherever I go in the world if there is a local Commonwealth Wargraves Cemetery I stop and say thank you to the men and women buried their and the names recorded on the "Wall of Remebrance" recording the names of men who served locally who have no known grave and who never saw their homes and families again.
My late Scottish mother loved this song, as do I. She came out to Australia in 1960. Though I offered in later years to take her back to Scotland for a holiday, she was adamant in her refusal; afraid that her beloved Scotland would have changed beyond recognition. She wished only to remember the Scotland of her girlhood. And though she'd watch the Edinburgh Tattoo every year, thinking wistfully of her Morningside home; she would never again see the land of her birth.
My father was from Dunoon, Scotland. He was a fighter pilot in the royal navy. He lived in North Carolina and I lived in Texas at the time of his death. However at his memorial service, the strangest and most beautiful thing happened as Daddy was singing this song over the loud speaker ...at his own funeral? It was beyond belief. Apparently a recording had been made prior to his death for a program at church, and they played it at this time as an amazing surprise! It was already a haunting song, but this was the icing on the cake. We used to watch Andy Stewart on the Andy Stewart show. Everybody loved him, especially Daddy.
My Dad, who was neither Scottish nor a soldier loved this song and we used it as part of his funeral 20 years ago. Australian born and bred. Thank you Andy Stewart and rest in peace Robert Green.
And RIP Richar Greene too!
I am old enough to remember Andy Stewart on television. This took right back to my younger days. Such a lovely reminder.
Proud to say that Andy was a friend of mine, a truly lovely man, much missed.
Well John, he was exceptional. I'd have loved to share a pint with him!
Still very much missed.
Played this at my dad's funeral In 2014
This is the song my dad wanted played at his funeral...he was a true soldier and a Viet Nam vet...predicting there won't be a dry eye at his military honors & interment service next week when the piper plays it.
Thank you for all the childhood memories. Andy Stewart was New Year in our home. Thank you Andy. I'm now 63 and still listening with a tear in the eye
having Scottish heritage I vividly remember my dad playing this stirring Andy Stewart song on an old gramophone way before i purchased my 1st hi-fi :-)
I am neither Scottish (I am English) nor have I ever been in the forces.
But every time I watch this rousing video, and listen to this beautiful song, it always makes me sad.
There is something noble about both Scotland and the Scots.
Every time I hear Andy singing this song I can't help but think of my late Dad who served in WW11 with the Seaforth Highlanders. Physically he returned whole, but he, like so many others, paid the emotional cost of fighting for freedom.... Let us never forget those wonderful Scottish Soldiers!
Well fuck mate I though we’d stop at ww2
Yes I know I’m taking the piss out of a 4 year old spelling mistake
l got a piper to play this at my Dads funereal ,l was crying.
Rest in peace
A piper played Amazing Grace at my dad's funeral.
It is a beautiful song I used to listen to Andy Stewart when I was 12 in 1982.
We had a school assignment and I choose to play this song in my classroom and the other kids all laughed at me because it wasn't the latest rock n roll.
This song always touched my heart, at 17 I joined the Australian Army Corp of Engeneers.
Peace be with you Robert.
God bless you sir
Same here
Brilliant tribute by a very fine Scotsman.
I`m an Ulsterman,and Andy and The New Year were synonymous even in N.Ireland. Everyone loved his cheeky chappie personality,but he was really talented too,had a quick wit,and a real warmth. I love his singing,his pride in Scotland,and,in particular,this song.
You have no idea how much We can stick together. Xxxxxxxx
We can't stand the bloody Irish, either. Welcome to Wales. J xxxxx
I love this song and I love Andy Stewart's singing. I am of Scottish descendant (Clan McLeod) and this song makes me feel proud.
I am Australian, my father was from Scotland......I listened to Andy Stewart all my life.....Not ACDC but I still love it...brings back so many memories............A tear to my eye...
I was born in Aberdeen and this song and especially the pipers always move me to tears
I was born in Vancouver Canada, but have slept in a feathered bed in Aboyne on the Lords Estate, doesn't matter where I hear the pipes, I am always moved to tears.
@@jamesprince9041 What lord the bastard that drove the folk from there land, to far the corners of the earth, all these swine who have titles granted by there english masters , there day is coming. Scotland will be rid of of these swine, who lived in luxury while others starved. Time will tell. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH
@@northscot9862
It was 1970, I have no idea who he lord was, The feathered bed was located in the woodcutters cottage, the servants quarters.
I was visiting family that had relocated back to Scotland to live with their paternal grandparents when their mother died shortly after the war, The Grandparents were the groundskeepers, woodcutters, etc etc, I never met the lord, nor any lord for that matter. I was only there for a week maybe but it was a pleasant experience that I will always cherish and remember. Some of the finest hospitality I've ever had the pleasure to experience east of the Rocky Mountains.
@@jamesprince9041 I wish you well . Slainte. SOAR ALBA GU BRATH
I made a mistake thumble thumbs, its SAOR
great song great singer love the Scottish Highlands in winter been many times
Many people reading this, are related to these brave men who laid down their lives , so that we could be here today. This was my grandmothers favourite song , she was a First World War widow, who single handed brought up a family of four , on a pittance of a war pension.
God Bless our armed servicemen past and present [ also servicewomen].
loved andy stewart as a young boy nd even now 58 still one of the best scottish singer ever nd sadly missed
My Dads parents were Scots. Dads father was in the Gordon Highlanders in WW1. I still have my parents copy of this wonderful 45. Dad had a great singing voice and this brings back so many memories of the parties, drinks and fun. I will always love Andy Stewart.
My Dad was in the Scots royal engineers , he was ill for a year begore he passed, but we would talk for hours and listen to many scottish songs this is high on his list of favourites. RIP Papa.😢❤
In loving memory of a Scottish solider James Sutherland his favorite song from way back when with his oldest boy young jimmy now hand in hand father and son together
in heaven sadly missed by all our family god bless them
I think of my brother when i listen to this song a Vietnam vet who was a75th airborne ranger in Vietnam and served proudly as he was a proud scot from Glasgow Scotland god bless you my brother miss you so much
I'm Canadian with deep Scottish roots - I grew up listening to Andy and this was my Dad's favourite song - my grandmam was from Inverness and her family still live there. RIP Dad and Andy. I keep coming back and tear up every time.
Hello,l just watched Andy and l was crying.l was born in Scotland and migrated to 'down Under' on 1958 but still get very emotional for my country..yes it would've been so emotional for you to have a piper play Scottish soldier at your dad's funerals the... sorry to rave on but it brought back so many memories..all the best now...cheers Jeanie
Where about in Scotland were yi Fae
This song is so emotional, always brings a tear to my eye and I am English..Just love Scottish songs, old and new.
ditto in all aspects
With a lovely Irish first name.. 👌👍
What a wonderful and Beautiful song this is it brings back so many memories from when I was a child, and never had a care in the world. My Mum had scottish blood in her as her Father was Scottish, what a beautiful place Scotland is. What a lovely man Andy Stewart was, what a lovely voice, you are greatly missed by many, RIP Andy.
I'm English born but my mum was glasweigen and we spent a lot of time there as kids and she played this while we were growing up, love this and I'm so proud of my Scottish roots.
Julie Clark different breed of women. 👍🏼🏴🇬🇧❤️
A toast to all the fallen Scots who fought and died for other peoples freedom
+Michael Whisman so true rip to all are Scottish that have been killed in action 😢
Belgium in ww1 but yes they were fodder
And their own.
Who's freedom. did we die for? Rich land owning tory bastards.
@@badpossum440 sorry I didn't mean you, I've removed the post, it was in bad taste, I just heard a horrible bastardised version of this song and lost the plot, apologies for any offense.
Back in the day, a Hungarian-Australian family moved in next to us. Dad was Hungarian - got out before 1956 and was not overly respectful of those who took advantage of the "Hungarian Revolution" to escape - and his Australian wife whom he'd met at married when (as a refugee) he ended up there. They came to Canada, where he was a teacher at the local high school I attended. One day, he was giving me a ride to school and this song was on the radio. Still remember his reaction to this; he was among alien hills as well and could not envision ever returning to Hungary. So this song isn't just for the Scots; it's for all exiles.
My dad had a 45 of this record. The back had A. Stewart doing an imitation of Elvis Presley :) I loved this record and it was one of the few times I saw my dad cry. He talked about being stranded somewhere (WWII); he was in the British Navy. I don't remember where, but he said they heard the pipes playing and knew that a Scottish regiment was coming and they would be OK.
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I have this on an old EP - great times.........
The relief of Lucknow in India during the Sepoy Uprising. There came a cry. The pipes! Can ye no hear them? The Campbells are coming.
I love this song, it reminds me of my former boss and great friend who was desperate to return to Scotland. Having fulfilled his ambition, he passed away walking amongst his beloved hills.
Andy Horlock fuck that made me tear up
So very sad, bitter/sweet as he passed in his beloved Scotland..cheers mate..
I love this song, reminds me of my late Scots Grandfather Bill Roberts RIP. He used to play all these wonderful Scottish tunes every Boxing Night at the Roberts family house party. This is my favourite of those. RIP Granddad Roberts.
My father played this once a week when I was a young boy on a seven single, bring back fantastic memories after I visited Scotland.
This would have to be the best Scottish song ever written for Scottish troops that have lost their lives in battle & will always sure my hart as it causes me to remember my Dad who served in the Black Watch as both a soldier and as an officer! I also think it is the best song Andy Stuart ever wrote and has been adopted by many Scottish Regiments! I know that when my time comes this song will be played for me!
Yes a truely beautiful song.
My Father was in Arnhem Holland.
He had six brothers who were in the war. My father survived with severe leg injuries. His six brothers never came back home.
Had 15 black watch members in the past 100 years, Nemo me impune lacessit
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Andy Stuart only wrote the lyric. The melody dates from the 1850's
i can remember years ago when I first heard this song. I was playing with 2 little girls who were a bit younger than me. I would go to their house to play with them and their mother would play this record. Oh those good old days.
Memories of my dear Uncle Gavin who died 3 years ago aged 75. He was a member of the Caledonian Society Pipe Band in New Zealand for 60 years, becoming the drum major.
Iremember andy stewart when he was at the hight of his career,I worked with him in derry and found him to be a very nice man.His scots accent was fantastic,to see him do elvis presley in a kilt,is really something else.i have a daughter in glasgow,who we visit from time to time,and love to listen to there lovely scotish tone.
That song was part of my childhood when growing up in Northern Ireland. I can really empathise with all the positive and nostalgic comments made in response to it. I found this video because Andy Stewart and that signature song of his came to mind a few days ago. It was good to hear it again after so many years. No land has a monopoly on producing good soldiers, but Scotland has a well-earned reputation for producing some of the finest. I was told that if I kept eating Scots Porridge Oats I could become like them -- sadly, I never even came close. It takes more than porridge to produce a Jock, but I know from personal experience that 'The Scottish Soldier' and the way that Andy sings it is a tribute the Jocks very richly deserve.
How extraordinary that this song was so very popular in the hit parade. Takes me back to childhood in ‘50s or 60s! It played in my mind when I was in a coma last year.
When we were schoolkids in Ireland our old teacher thought us all the great Irish rebel songs about their battles with the English and the heroic warriors who died while fighting against impossible odds trying to free their county. His favourite song of all was The Scottish Soldier , and it became our favourite as well. He was the kind of old time teacher who explained what a song was about. A great Scottish warrior dying in a foreign land far from his native hills, with his trusty piper playing the 'piobrachh' That's how I remember it after more than fifty years and also how tears came to our eyes, as they always did, when a great warrior was laid low. We were only ten years old after all!. Andy Stewart wrote a song that will be sung forever.
This was the first song that I heard on Armed Forces Radio down South In The Republic That Once Was Vietnam. We had landed a few hours earlier. It was broadcast at 0600 hrs. After playing in a Pipe Band -- it hit me hard. I cried. There would be more tears later during my tour. GOD BLESS YOU ANDY STEWART !
Aye, I get choked up singing along with this.
I love this song.
I was a little girl when this came out but Andy Stewarts version is the best of any I have ever heard. The one and only original. Great respect to you Ernst Becker, you must have seen sad things on that tour of duty. An awful war.
Sue: Many thanks for your comments. It's a dream that one day use will visit the British Isles. GOD Bless.
When you do visit the UK, I hope it lives up to your expectations. I assume you are in America? All my best wishes to you Ernst.
A vastly underrated talent.
Childhood memories. I haven't heard this song I thirty years but I remember the lyrics and tune clearly. Brought tears to myeyes hearing it again.
thank you i agree!
Grew up outside boston ma heard this version at all scottish games or picnics, the yearly remembrance service at cathederal of the pines NH and of course on the pipes at funerals bring tears and thanks for my family who have gone home.
I agree with you.As a young boy I heard this lovely song sung by Gé Korsten,one of thé best tenors of S.A.i am a South African,but I enjoy Scottish music very much.
New Year is not the same without him. I doubt that anywhere in the world is there any one person who so singularly embodies their nation's folk music tradition. Irreplaceable.
You are so right, he was Mr New Year, with the White Heather Show, I was only a child at the time but I remember it well with his bottle of whisky and lump of coal, as you say New Year has never been the same God bless you Andy RIP you are greatly missed.
Yes exactly! New Year has never been the same x
My grandmothers fav song. She was a World War 1 widow as my grandfather died, of wounds in Lille hospital,France on 19th April 1918. My mother was only 20months old, when he left, to go to war. She never really knew her father, but hence the reason that I write this now.My grandmother brought up 4 children in difficult post war conditions. I just wonder what she thought when she heard this song. Forward the clock on 1 century and you will find today young military wife's in the same circumstances. God Bless them and all; our soldiers, sailors and airforce personel.
Wow your story is so wonderful iv always took proud of our soldiers I wear my poppy with so much pride
I'm 12, and I love this song, my farther was scottish and I looked up to him, RIP my brave scottish soilder x x x x x
I am English but I am very proud of all the nations that constitute Great Britain. I am very proud of the Scottish people and the magnificent Scottish Soldier. I would be very sorry and sad if the Scots left us. We belong together.
Love this song.
Very emotional.
Sung by the great Andy Stewart.
I loved Andy Stewart
@@elizabethgallacher5609 me too!
Bagpipes are a highlight.
My dad was driving tanks in Nth Africa against Rommel's mob when he was just 19. He signed up, if that's not a Scottish soldier then I don't what the fuck is. He came back, never talked about what he did, he was a big man, over 6 ft tall and fit, but very softly spoken. We played this song at his funeral, RIP my Scottish Soldier.
This always brings a tear to the eye. To the lads we lost.
My great grand father was a sergeant in the Cameron highlanders in ww1
This song was played on the radio in 1962 to celebrate my little brothers birth. Ivan is a wonderful brother. He has a tough battle ahead of him.
why? i hope he will be ok :(
My father had a lot of scottish records and Andy Stewart was one of his favourites. He was coming to New Zealand but died before he got here. My mum was pleased
A class piece of music!
What a beautiful song
It really is a great tune, magic almost, one of the rare tunes in the world that nicely replays in our heads and that we want to hear again and again. (can think of some more, Scotland the Brave, Flower of Scotland) Sometimes you have to close your eyes just to listen to the words too and tomorrow we will listen again... great
RIP Andy Stewart. A great Scottish singer
RIP my beautiful Scottish soilder. I miss you. It will be two years since you've gone in November. It's gone so quick. Gone but never ever forgotten. I always think about you. Miss you. I wish you were here. Forever in my heart. I will love you always and forever I'm so proud of you daddy. Too young to die. RIP John Main. An amazing Scottish marine that has done his 14 year old daughter proud. Love you always 11-11-11
Lest we forget: The British empire was built by the sweat and sacrifice of the scottish soldiers, glory to them
Wondeful Song... My Father was a Scottish Soldier, Served in N.Africa, Italy, and Holland with the Royal Canadian Engineers, as well as the MacPaps in Spain where he was captured, and spent two years in one of Franco's prisons.. He Died in 1966 at the age of 54
Laser Guy: Such a shame he passed so young - RIP to him.........
God bless him. ❤ From Scotland. 👍
My Dad was in the Van Doos in Holland
love this it was my dads favourite. He served many years defending his country. We used it at his funeral and as it played we tried very hard to keep it all together but his 2 loving daughters my sister and myself couldnt help but cry but we play this often and now instead of bringing tears it brings pride yhankyou andy for giving this song the words mean so much ... proud to be scottish ...so very proud
just brilliant gets me every time i hear it
So beautiful Andy Thankyou, RIP all the fallen, Bless
My father was a sergeant in the Royal Highland regiment..A Scottish boxer and a warrior.. My hero a gentle loving man.. This was his song ❤
As a child, I listened to this song on a 45 record over and over. I'm sure I wore away the grooves. The record was my father's, he was Blackwatch from Montreal..
How sweet! I wish I lived in Scotland, I love that country!!!
My grandfather was in the Gordon Highlanders and was wounded in August 1917 at Arras, the same day as his brother was killed. This song bought tears to his eyes.
I'm not a Scot, I'm an Aussie.....but everytime I hear this song....I kind of wish I was.....a beautiful and stirring song......
I am a Scottish Aussie know what you mean.
Love this man wish he was still with us
amazing song god bless andy
And one more great warrior who was just walking home in Woolwich:
To Drummer Lee Rigby, we raise our voices and say we are proud of you for defending our world. We love you, we love your family and we will always remember you and hold you and your family in our hearts. We do cry for your Lee, you are better than all of us.
This brings back memories from when I was a young girl.Use to enjoy listening to him singing.Also love Drums and Pipes.Something quite romantic about them.
LOVED THIS MAN!!HIS TUNES ARE GREAT!! WONDERFUL MAN!! RIP ANDY!
First time I ever heard this, I was visiting Scotland and driving alongside Loch Lomond. I cried, believe me.
Andy Stewart respect , no one can sing it like you. miss you at hogmany ... rest in peace !
just so beautiful for you to remember Lee. Thanks
I first heard this as a child aged 5, and it has always been my favourite It does make me think I’ve been on this Earth before this lifetime!!
I’m 76 now and loved his wonderful voice since I was a boy about 12 . Ended up with 10 LP’s of his
In memory of my uncle John of 48 commando who died on juno beach 6/6/44 save in the arms of god
When I was a child of about 10 years old, my Mom had bought an album with this song on it. My Mom never made a big fuss about anything but she loved this song. She passed away about 14 years ago ... this brings back so many memories. It certainly is a beautiful song and I can see why she loved it so much. Thank you for posting it.
Great old song, beautiful, so old-fashioned. but no way will this song be bettered. I love it I heard it when I was just a lad. And every so often I listen to this song and it will always make me happy and proud to be an Irish guy who loves Scotland.
My dad used to sing this a Ne'erday . Love it
I remember this and many other Andy Stewart songs being played by my family at many a gathering, the last time was when we laid my wonderful uncle to rest. He never ever forgot his roots, wherever he was in the world, his heart and his final resting place will always be in his homeland of The Kingdom of Fife
You must be thinking of somebody else ?!! Andy had no connection with the ' Kingdom ' ?!! He was born in Glasgow, moved to Perth when he was 5 and then to Arbroath when he was 11 !!! In the early days he did a lot of his appearances at The Webster Hall in Arbroath and The Caird Hall in Dundee as a semi-pro !!!
@@Deck789 you are confused. L Spires talked of playing the Andy Stewart “at many a gathering, the last time was when we laid my Uncle was laid to rest.” The Uncle always loved Scotland and was laid to rest in his homeland, the Kingdom of Fife.🏴🏴
My scottish grandad served in gordon highlanders 1st world war and rjoined army in 2nd world war must have been a great man he was from aboyne
Alan Thomas that’s awesome what’s his name and is he buried in Aboyne
I grew up listening to this song, still love it, gives me goose pimples....
I love this Andy Stewart song. I am not Scottish atall but love everything about Scotland, the Highlands, lovely single malt whiskies, good tenors of times past. Ah it must be something about Celtic connections because I am Irish and proud of my heritage too. And in the middle of the song he says "a piobrach sad to play"; that is Scotland a piper playing for his dead comrade. Can only imagine what it was like in the trenches of ww1 and ww2 but they sacrificed all for our freedom. Great men.
It has been many years since I last heard this song but I still know all the words by heart. This has brought back so many wonderful memories. This is a song that my Da played on his bagpipes.
This song has always made me cry even when I was a little girl..I am a german/dutch background who lives in Australia but I had a best friend who is scottish and her dad use to play the pipes and he was good except when he got angry with us then it was painful (we reckon he did it on purpose) Love the pipes they are hauntingly beautiful..Andy Stewart looks like my mum's next door neighbour towards the end of this song.The end of this song is so heartbreaking makes you cry all the time..
Andy reminds me so much of my dear mum who with her parents migrated out from Scotland we would sit and listen and mum would love to have a beer i went to one of his concerts here back in the late 70's
Andy Stewart was one of my favourite Scottish singers ! ....... and, RSDG's "Amazing Grace" was the first (Regimental) Pipe Band recording I ever purchased (and still have) - back in the 1980s - shortly after I learned of my own Scotttish heritage - MacKinnon of Skye on me Mum's side. Went on to be a Tenor Drummer for 15 seasons with the City of Rockford (IL) Pipe Band - 2001-2016.
OMG this takes me back to my childhood !! what a beautiful song... and I remember waking up to Andy Stewart as a little girl singing this song on the radio I loved it then still love it now... the Lyrics and the bag pipes are just Magic !! thank you for the memories from Mr Stewart from Melbourne Australia 💜 💜💜
Fabulous! Always loved that song from when i was a child and my late father played in the Caledonian pipe band in Rhodesia back in the 60's. Great to see what Andy Stewart looks like and how he sings.
god bless the scotish soldiers come home safe and well luv to you all from a slodiers mother xx
My parents had this album and my dad (WWI II veteran for the British Forces) would sing this to me all the time
I remember my father singing this to me as a boy, I'm now 45 & my father has long since passed, brings back some wonderful memories.
i love this song, well done Andy we all miss you
Big fan of this great song when I kid in Canada. On the rock charts it did wonderfully well.
These songs can never be replaced