Nov 10, 20 the bonnie blue flag song and dance was unnecessary. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Film gods and generals opening titles with mary fahl singing going home. The bonnie blue flag the flag was first used during the 1810 west florida rebellion, before that territory was incorporated into mississippi and florida as part of the u. Bonnie blue flag recorded by the 2nd south carolina string band for the in high cotton album, the band also appeared with this song in gods and generals we are a band of brothers and native to the soil fighting for our liberty, with treasure, blood and toil and when our rights were threatened, the cry rose near and far. The bonnie blue flag was an unofficial banner of the confederate states of america at the start of the american civil war in 1861 dubious discuss citation needed. A real jewel of history since several of the songs are done in ballad style sharing little known events of irish bravery, sacrifice and heritage. Davis, our loved president, and stephens statesman are, now rally round the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. The bonnie blue flag by the wolfe tones derek warfield on. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war. From the movie gods and generals thats ted turner playing colonel patton. Tennessee ernie ford the bonnie blue flag lyrics genius. The bonnie blue flag was the name of the first unofficial flag of the confederate states of america. And when our rights were threatend, the cry rose near and far, hurrah for the bonnie blue flag, that bears a single star.
His life long passion for music and history began at an early age. Who had the best new stock of shoes or sheet music. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war song. At gettysburg, for example, a confederate band played nearer my god to thee as.
Bonnie blue flag at caliver books the wargames website. On the fronts, music supported marching soldiers as they sang away fear and exhaustion. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson harry mccarthy abraham lincoln sings on. With a trumpet playing father and a banjoplaying grandfather, he was exposed to a varied menu of musicfrom the sound of the big bands, jazz combos and classical to the old time sounds of southern gospel, sacred harp, and hillbilly music. He stands on an impromptu outdoor stage and sings the bonnie blue flag to a gathering of the army of northern virginia high command.
The bonnie blue flag gods and generals its been around 5 years and i have. And when our rights were threatened the cry rose near. Why did confederates think it was a good idea to sing confederate songs, even. Men such as alexander stephens, the rebel vice president who once famously. Twentynine years later the republic of texas adopted a similar national flag, replacing the white star with a yellow star. Overall i liked the film, but big let down after gettysburg. Nick adams as johnny yuma in the rebel a confederate army veteran who roamed. In the 2003 movie gods and generals, the ode to the bonnie blue flag is sung in front of the. Bonnie blue flag by derek warfield on amazon music. This new release from partizan press packs so much into one rule book including full colour pictures and artwork by bob marion throughout. The bonnie blue flag was an unofficial banner of the confederate states of america at the start of the american civil war in 1861. Rare texas confederate bonnie blue flag of the 3rd texas state cavalry one of the rarest confederate flags in existence, this bonnie blue flag is one of only six known to exist in private hands as well as in museum collections. A flag with a single star showed up again later to represent the republic of texas, which adopted a lone star variation for its official flag in 1839. The flag is similar in appearance to the republic of west floridas flag of 1810.
Wisdom first page of the bonnie blue flag sheet music. Mar 12, 2019 hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. Check out bonnie blue flag by gettysburg college singers on amazon music. These general midi files are based on the civil war songbook. We hoist on high the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star first gallant south carolina nobly made the stand. Mar 29, 2008 the bonnie blue flag gods and generals its been around 5 years and i have just realized people are crazy of talking about history. Gods and generals 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Apr 14, 2009 was just trying to locate a recording of the bonnie blue flag originally. Confederate music and the politics of treason and disloyalty in the. With bonnie blue flag, is louisiana mandating a confederate. Harry mccarthy who composed the words to the bonnie blue flag. Gods and generals, a lumpy threeandahalfhour glob of civil war. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war song from the movie. And heres to old virginia the old dominion state who with the young confederacy at length has linked her fate. History of the bonnie blue flag washington artillery. Listen to your favorite songs from bonnie blue flag by derek warfield now. The flag that we know today as the bonnie blue flag features a striking design consisting of a single white fivepointed star upon a deep blue background. In terms of songs dixie the bonnie blue flag maryland. Annie chambers ketchum, a confederate widow who risked her liberty to publish new. The bonnie blue flag gods and generals its been around 5 years.
Check out bonnie blue flag by rebel son on amazon music. The songs title refers to the unofficial first flag of the confederacy, the bonnie blue flag. The bonnie blue flag, another prosouthern song was so popular in the. During the civil war, patriotic songs were written about the bonnie blue flag of texas that led texans into battle. But it was the lone star flags use by mississippi following that states first week of secession from the union in 1861 that linked the flag forever to the confederacy. Gods and generals is more or less explicitly christian, southern and. Jan 01, 2004 check out the bonnie blue flag by the wolfe tones derek warfield on amazon music.
The bonnie blue flag gods and generals its been around 5 years and i have just realized people are crazy of talking about history. Hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. The scandal is not that he sings a confederate song or that he has a battle flag in this he is no more scandalous, indeed less so than people who sing the blasphemous battle hymn of the republic. The words were written by the entertainer harry mccarthy, with the melody taken from the song the irish jaunting car. It now often serves as a representative banner of the southeastern united states in general. Currie, stephen, music in the civil war, betterway books, cincinnati, ohio, 1992.
Feb, 2018 what marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Then cheer, boys, cheer, raise a joyous shout for arkansas and north carolina now have both gone out, and let another rousing cheer for tennessee be given, the single star of the bonnie blue flag has grown to be eleven. The bonnie blue flag was probably the 2nd most popular song in the confederacy during the civil war. In the years preceding the conflict, he points out, singing schools and musical. Mccarthy is portrayed in a cameo role in the 2003 film god and generals where he is played by actor damon kirsche. Commonly known as the bonnie blue flag, the single white star on an azure field is a familiar sight to those who regularly drive interstate 12 between baton rouge and. Bobby horton was born and raised in birmingham, alabama. We are a band of brothers, and native to the soil, fighting for our liberty, with treasure, blood and toil. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The book describes how secession commissioners from the first states to. The bonnie blue flag was the unofficial banner flag of the confederate states of america during the start of the civil war in 1861. Bonnie blue flag by rebel son on amazon music unlimited. Like friends and like brethren, kind we were and just. Segment taken from gettysburg 1993, directed by ronald maxwell. It consists of a single, fivepointed white star on a blue field. The bonnie blue flag, also known as we are a band of brothers, is an 1861 marching song associated with the confederate states. Blackmar issued six editions of the bonnie blue flag between 1861 and 1864 along with three additional arrangements. The bonnie blue flag was probably the 2nd most popular song in the.
The bonnie blue flag was raised at the spanish fort in baton rouge on september 23, 1810. Impelled by her example, now other states prepare to hoist on high the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. The bonnie blue flag gods and generals animated gif. During the vicksburg siege, steamboats on the mississippi riv. Us civil war songs johnny cash sings civil war songs civil war songs, civil. Check out the bonnie blue flag by the wolfe tones derek warfield on amazon music. After five weeks of union army occupation under major general. Military field music consisted of fifers buglers and drummers who were responsible. Hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star as long as the union was faithful to her trust. But now, when northern treachery attempts our rights to mar. Shaara who had written the killer angels which gettysburg was based on. Derek warfield the bonnie blue flag lyrics musixmatch. The tune was taken from an irish song the irish jaunti. With this order, owning or singing one of the most popular songs of the period became.
It can even be heard in current movies such as gods and generals and, more. On news of the first performances of the bonnie blue flag in the. The first record of a flag of this design was used in 1810 as an emblem of the republic of west florida, though it was not called the bonnie blue flag at this time. Apr 14, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from bonnie blue flag by derek warfield now. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war song from the. On december 10, 1810, the flag of the united states replaced the bonnie blue flag over baton rouge, and the republic of west florida passed into history. However, what i found in this album was a collection of irish songs of the confederacy. In december, west florida was annexed by the united states and the republic ceased to exist, after a life of 74 days. Watch and create more animated gifs like the bonnie blue flag gods and generals at. Courtesy of the collections of the louisiana state museum, gift of hon. I did things somewhat backwards in that i watched the movie first and then read the book. Bonnie blue flag by derek warfield on amazon music unlimited. Neoconfederates attempt to whitewash southern history. Jul 01, 2015 commonly known as the bonnie blue flag, the single white star on an azure field is a familiar sight to those who regularly drive interstate 12 between baton rouge and the mississippi state line.
Feb 21, 2015 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson harry mccarthy abraham lincoln sings on. Listen to your favorite songs from bonnie blue flag by rebel son now. John buford, first on scene and the one who decides that its a good place to. The book has hancock as a major character despite having a small part in the film. The tune is set to the melody of an irish song called the irish jaunting car, and resembles. Jul 14, 2011 the bonnie blue flag was probably the 2nd most popular song in the confederacy during the civil war.
We are a band of brothers and native to the soil and fighting for the property we gained by honest toil and when our rights were threatened, the cry rose near and far to hoist for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. Remembering the bonnie blue flag and harry macarthy. Ye men of valor, gather round the banner of the right, texas and fair louisiana join us in the fight. I really like duvall, but i preferred sheen as lee. Jul 21, 2017 hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. The tune was so popular that union general benjamin butler was said to have arrested and fined blackmar for daring to publish it. As minstrel harry macarthy, singing the bonnie blue flag. I uploaded this video because i like the melody of the song. This version of the song mentions all eleven seceded states, thus it is one of five versions that were produced after the songs initial publication at the start of the war. It is a close race as to whether dixie or the bonnie blue flag was the most popular song of the south during the war, for both strongly gripped southern hearts.
We are a band of brothers and native to the soil fighting for the property we gained by honest toil. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Here he joins confederate soldiers in a rollicking singalong of bonnie blue flag. The bonnie blue flag, also known as we are a band of brothers, is an 1861 marching song. The memory of the west florida movement lived on in southern tradition. Bonnie blue flag by gettysburg college singers on amazon. Jul 07, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from bonnie blue flag by rebel son now.
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