Moving rendition of “The Minstrel Boy” by Brian “Hacksaw” Williams so fitting to honor our war dead on this Memorial Day…those who gave all for this country that we must now preserve at the risk of our own lives…
The Minstrel Boy to the war has gone
in the ranks of death you will find him
his father’s sword he has girded on
and his wild harp slung behind him
“The land of song,” said the warrior bard,
“tho all the world betray thee
one sword at least thy ranks shall guard
one faithful harp shall praise thee”
The minstrel fell but the foreman’s chain
could not bring his proud soul under
the harp he loved never spoke again
for he tore it’s chords asunder
He said, “No chains shall sully thee.
The soul of love and bravery
Thy songs were made for the pure and free
They shall never sound in slavery!”
h/t Ann Nonymous Prime
Beautiful music, strong images.
RIP, Donald…John Sr…John Jr…Lawrence…Harry.
I watched this several times. Very stirring as the tears fell.
Very nice. Thank you for sharing Claudia.
This is a good one. Thanks. Might consider this in a later album.
Here is the first Track on my CD album, entitled, “Hymn” (Traditional). Remembering my father’s funeral before the walk behind the Mule-driven wagon and casket to be laid at the Arlington Cemetery. His fly buddies from WWII, Pacific Fleet were also there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTHEfzA5Kg8&list=OLAK5uy_nYQ3rYRmPLJP02jkIOr8EplnY4CfXIMQc&index=1