Vincent J. Speranza's Full Original Version-BLOOD UPON THE RISERS & BAND of BROTHERS-Music From WWII
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2020
- BLOOD UPON THE RISERS
( also known as: “The Paratroopers Song”/ “Battle Hymn of The Republic”)
altered lyrics by Vincent J.Speranza
Audio:
performed by Vincent J. Speranza (lead singer) & "BAND of BROTHERS-Music
From WWII"
Vincent J. Speranza, lead vocals
Marike Rispens, backing vocals
Jerry Steyger, trumpet & backing vocals
Edward Nuiten, cornet & backing vocals
Eelco van Velzen-trombone
Eugène de Bruijn- soprano saxophone, backing vocals, arrangement
Harry Kanters-piano & backing vocals
Peter de Leeuw,banjo
Joost van Genugten- sousaphone & backing vocals
Robert Lamme, drums
recorded by: Leen Robbemont
footage:
scene 1: By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2018
scene 2 : By Hank Askin 22 October 2016 at the Frederick Army Air Field in
Frederick, Oklahoma. USA
Scene 3 : By Robert Sweeney september 2019 The Netherlands
Scene 4: By US Embassy Brussels, december 2019 Bastogne Belgium
scene 5 : By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2016
scene 6: By U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Formal On February 7, 2020
Scene 7: By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2018
scene 8:By Eddy Bertels @ Sainte Mere Eglise France 2017
scene 9:By Hank Askin 22 October 2016 at the Frederick Army Air Field in
Frederick, Oklahoma. USA
scene 10: By Edward Nuiten filmed while playing the Sousaphone, Carantan
2018 France
"Blood Upon the Risers" is an American paratrooper song from World War II. It
is associated with all current airborne units, including the 101st Airborne
Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 4th
Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the 25th Infantry Division, and the 120th
CTS (United States).
LYRICS
Verse:
"Is everybody happy?" cried the Sergeant looking up,
Our hero bravely answered, "yes" and then they stood him up;
He jumped into the blast, his static line unhooked,
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now there was blood upon the risers there was brains upon the chute
Intestines were a-hanging from his paratroopers chute
They picked him up still in the chute and poured him from his booth
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now the letter they send home went to his wife and baby son
Madam we regret to say your troopers life is done
But hold your head up high his name is written in the sky
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now the baby son grew up and said a troopers life for
A jumper like my daddy was is all I wanna be
I only want that I can jump as half a well as he
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now they send him to afganistan and than into Iraq
The bullet that came speeding out went deep into his back
He hit the ground but his granate found enemy amtrack
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Vincent J. Speranza ©
I regret to inform you, ladies and gentlemen, that PFC Vincent Speranza passed away on Aug. 2 2023. May his legacy live on. Fly High Hero 🫡
❤
What a legacy. What a legend. God Speed PFC.
Gone but never forgotten 🫡
Godspeed.
May his name be ever written in the sky
He will never be forgotten. Thank you Mr. Speranza for all you did for the world.
He could have eaten all of us for breakfast and thought nothing of it. They really don't make people like him anymore. I just hope he's up there with my grandfather both are among the greatest generation
He will never be forgotten
@@GrosvnerMcaffrey
I beg to differ. There's still young men and now women who have the grit to do it.
His generation saved the world. We desperately need them now.
Es lief das Lied im Radio und die Bomber griffen Dresden an !!!! So war es.Im Erzgebirge konnte man Zeitung lesen.
God damn. Even in his old age, he still looks like a badass.
They all do.
Not only looks but he still is. Throw him a cage fight my money is on him 😆
not rlly you shoukd get your eyes checked out
Thats because he still is a badass
@@rhysson His service records and achievements would disagree. What other generation can truely say they saved the world from tyranny and ethnic cleansing. We should look up to these men and take note of what real men did. Questioned but still done so for the betterment of humanity if only our politicians had the amount of guts courage and common sense these men had under their fingernails we wouldn’t be in this mess we are today. Long live the greatest generation
Vincent J. Speranza left this world on august 2nd 2023 but will always be remembers for his action during WW2 and for his singing thank you for a duty well done and take your place in heaven along your fellow soldiers who gone before *salute*
Hold your head up high, his name is written in the sky.
To think my great grandpa was probably singing this song since he was a paratrooper back in WW2
earned a sub from user
I have nothing but respect and gratitude for those heroes
Huge respect to your grandfather man my great uncle was at D day on Utah beach and was a medic and went all the way to Germany
@@cameronwalker3834 there were 5 beaches
Sword,Gold,Juno,Omaha,Utah
Sword and Gold were British
Juno was Canadian
And Utah and Omaha American
Probably
we shall remember them, it's a hell of a way to die
Haha Yes
yep
Indeed
He ain't gonna jump no more
The 309 dislikes are from the people who jumped out with their static line unhooked
I thank they were possible legs
danm right
They probably Germans
Baaaahaaahaaa
all the dislikes are from POGS
i prefer this version where it goes through the generations of paratroopers, im trying to find it everywhere else and this seems to be the only one, god bless the 101st and the 82nd
I think it is because Vince made his own lyrics
Yes
What about the 173rd ????? We better then the 82nd and 101st
@@SirVanny1 in my opinion the 101 st and 82 nd had far greater success in all wars bastogne is a prime example as well as Normandy
@@SirVanny1 better duty station maybe, lol
I have literally memorize this song and I can’t imagine how amazing it would be to be in person with him and hear him saying that it would be the greatest honor in the world to hear him sing in real life thank you for your service
if you think you have it memorized just go to a room with a bunch of para's hanging around and just go zoom zoom ...... i did it accidently when i was at work stocking a bunch of parachute toys and a cple where in ear shot lol made for a good 10 minute break and some good laughs and handshakes
My thoughts exactly
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@@gentownsend5139 is it really you?
I remember in 1980 when the 82nd jumped into Ft Irwin Ca. We had 8 troopers die, and 173 injuries. After the memorial the 82nd chorus got on stage and sang Blood on the Risers, the entire audience sang a long at the top of they're lungs!
We are the last generation to see ww2 veterans
It’s pretty crazy isn’t it. Soon all of these heroes will be lost to heaven and time. I hope to meet these guys someday when I’m there.
nah generation after us can just search it up online no need to be so poetic about it
@@rhysson I’m pretty sure he means in person and ask them questions, because all generations (I’m assuming the greatest generation as well) could just grab a picture or image of World War 1 veterans and even civil war veterans.
A shame, but it’s our job to keep their brave stories alive.
@Rhysson what a ridiculous remark
The old man's still got it.
🤝 👍👍👍
"But hold your head up high
His name is written in the sky,"
Those lyrics brought me to tears... What a hell of a way to die.
What a hell of a way to die
He is jumping in the clouds
That's a very cool version! My grandfather jumped into Normandy with the 101st. Soldiers make it all possible
My great uncle was 101st as well jumped into Normandy but his jump didn't go as well and he almost died The pilot miscalculated his Drop Zone and he ended up breaking both his legs and fracturing his spine in the drop he doesn't know what happened to a lot of the other guys in that C-47 with him but my mind is a lot of them probably didn't turn out as well as he did
.
He had amnesia for a short while due to his shock for a few months maybe and was fighting the nurse rendering Aid to him not knowing where he was when an officer told him the war is over for you son on board a C-47 heading back to England.
God Speed to both. They have balls of fucking steel
@@bendynamic2150 Ouch!! What a bad ass!!
So did my uncle and he was the reason I enlisted
@@Cartoonsoldier83 Hell yeah! Thanks for y'alls service!!
Im an army veteran. 12 bravo combat engineer. Im not qualified to polish this mans boots.there are not braver with steel balls.than our ww2 vets.they saved the whole world.. godbless the USA and the US army.
His name is written in the sky. Rest in Peace, Vincent J. Speranza. You fought well, soldier. You were a hero to us all. Thank you.
My husband was a Purple Heart 💜 Vietnam Veteran and a Green Beret, he used to sing this. It makes me cry every time I hear it.
didnt ask lol
@@rhysson I asked. ☺️
My uncle was a Colonel during the Vietnam war and was stationed in the pentagon and heard this song too much in Vietnam
@@rhysson tf you doin here then
@@rhysson just stop
Rest in Peace brother
To just imagine what hell these men went through. These men are the bravest most badass legends to ever live thank you every service member out there we love and support you all.
Very well said
Thank you. Man that means Alot
Deepest most deepest thanks beyond your deepest respect 🙏 ❤️ 😔 💔 😢 💙 🙏 ❤️ 😔 8
My grandfather was in the Big One in the last days of the Pacific war he was a better man than my worthless piece of shit father. He could eat us all for breakfast without trying i just wish I could talk to him now as an adult
And then, they came home, and did the best that they could to put their lives back together again. To have families, pick up careers and for the most part became good citizens of the Republic. All the while carrying the burden of their war experience that for many was only spoken of when in the company of their comrades. I know, my father was one of those men.
The 101st and 82nd Airborne, together with the Canadians and the Brits liberated my grandparents. Too many of them paid the ultimate price. But we’ll never ever forget them. For us the jumpers coming down from their planes meant freedom. Thanks to all of them! Love and peace from the Netherlands!
All gave some, some gave all.
For a moment, he was 19 again.
God Bless and thank you!
I once met Vince in Overloon (The Netherlands), he drank Whiskey and sold me the book "Nuts" A real American hero!
I was once in the Overloon museum in the summer of 1970. Then all the broken Sherman and German tanks were outside in the forrest!👴
I read Four Stars in Hell the 101st division story of WW II.
GOD BLESS all of our VETERAN'S. I have high respect for each and everyone that served. Thank you all so much!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Amen
Wao
NADAM SE DA GORE U PAKLU OVI ZLOCINCI😂😂😂
My husband said this was one of his battalions cadences. He gets very patriotic with the song.
101st airborne? Its very speciffic
@@mr.meowgi9876Either 101st or 82nd
@@Kazmll229 id bet on it
@@Kazmll229 or 173rd.
My grandfather was a paratrooper in the Vietnam war and he used to sing this song to me when I was a baby in my crib. Now 13 years later I find it again. I miss you grandpa
Now that is just sad
This guy is an absolute badass, jumped out of a plane in Normandy as a young adult, and sang his heart out for the other paratroopers who no longer could. God bless this man, god bless our veterans, and GOD BLESS THE USA!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
God rest your soul Vincent J Speranza it was an honor to have talked to you. And thank you for all you and your brothers did.
Immense respect by a reservist paratrooper from Greece 🇬🇷
I recently had the honor to talk to 2 ww2 vets both best friends. One was a tail gunner in a b17 and the other was a foot soldier that fought in Italy. They were super nice people and answered all my questions but the thing that sticks to me the most was when the tail gunner said "have you ever seen something just disappear from the sky. because I have. When we were fighting in Germany i would see planes get destroyed by flack." he said "we both know none of those boys made it and some of them were my friends."
This is the kind of stories that need to be written down.
I remember hearing this song way back in 1956 while stationed in Germany with the 11th Airborne . No way I could remember all those words. Reciting my general orders was tops for me. I entered an E-1 and eventually worked my way up through the ranks and retired an 03 CPT. I have absolute respect for those guys that served Airborne and hand salute the Green Beret . I remember all those things going from Get Ready to stand in the door. My first Aircraft was that shaky C119 that everyone commented it was crashing from the moment it took off, until it landed for another load of guys. I loved hearing this song and this is the first time, I sat through the complete song. Bless you guys and especially those guys in wheel chairs that were missing legs.
All 11 of em all. I couldn’t remember them all either. Except for 1 and it went like this I will walk my post from flank to flank and won’t take no shxx from any rank .
i remember hearing this song being sanged by the american on the other trench so we took the chance and came at them by surprise
@@rhysson alright, I call bs on this one folks. This is a paratrooper song, you wouldn’t be in a trench. Plus, trenches were used in Ww1. And that name is not one that a presumed ww2 veteran would use
@@rhysson also, you uploaded gaming videos… soooo
@@v1ncestan607 I mean trenches were used in WW2, but not as much
Remember hearing this song in jump school just before that big day.
In some nation's the memory is still current.
Al may all those in battle with honor be blessed for some are no more than kids. All think there on the side of right or God.
Very well done
Your name will forever be written in the sky.. may God bless your soul
R.I.P. August 2, 2023
The Greatest Generation!
How in hell can anybody and I mean anybody put a thumbs down on this
millennium babies...😂😂😂😂
@@rauljuarez3884 you can’t even spell millennial
They are the enemy.
Screaming Eagles never die. We just soar higher!
Im seing this Video in August 4th 2023...
2 Days after the Legend himself sadly Passed away at the age of 98.
R.I.P. Vincent J. Speranza🫡
I love this song so much, sometimes I even sing it out of no where. Would love to meet him.
Samesies. I sing it as a work song.
I remember in 1980 when the 82nd jumped into Ft Irwin Ca. We had 8 troopers die, and 173 injuries. After the memorial the 82nd chorus got on stage and sang Blood on the Risers, the entire audience sang a long at the top of they're lungs!
RIP Vincent J Speranza
My dad was in World War II 11th airborne in the South Pacific fighting the Japanese in the Philippines. He was part of the liberation of los Baños prison Camp. he was the recipient of the silver star. He was very proud of his service and the most patriotic person I’ve ever met in my life. World War II veterans were the bad asses.
Rest in Peace to this Legend, May His Legacy Always Lives On!
God Bless you Soldier! Rest in Peace - The impact that you and all of our Greatest Generation made lives on.
We cannot thank any of you enough!🇺🇸
" all of their tomorrows for your today "
i aint laughing at this
I always cry in the last bit, I dunno why, been looking for that last bit forever
In such bad times is good to see something good... And see that the People dont forget that the soldiers gave their lifes for a better future and to defend their homeland... May Y'all rest in peace
We have to see something good....keep the fight.
My great grandfather swarmed the beaches of Normandy on D day corner my grandfather was in Vietnam, and my father is a marine who served in both Afghanistan aunt Iraq and they played this song well we were at a ceremony for my grandfather‘s Vietnam reunion.
What a family thank god for all their service
My grandfather stormed Normandy my dad fought in Vietnam and I invaded Iraq my son wants to enlist also he'll be 4th generation nervous but can't wait till I see his pass and review on that parade field
@@jamescarter5417 all military parents are like that worried but immeasurably proud
My great grandfather in law fought in WW2 and Korea, my grandfather in law was a Force Recon Marine who was severely wounded in Vietnam, then two of my uncles went into Iraq and Afghanistan
@@joeswansonthesimphunter2612 that’s really awesome thank them for their service, you must be very proud
He ain’t gonna jump no more 🦅🫡🇺🇸 RIP Vincent Speranza
Rest In Peace Mr. Sparanza, I will always remember the 2 minutes i got to speak to you at the Rifle book signing in Stow. Your memory will never be forgotten by this proud american
Rest In Peace.. Vince Speranza. May Heaven’s Streets Be Lined, With All of the Military that had Given an Ultimate Sacrifice And May they welcome you in Honor & with open arms.. At the Pearly Gates.. Of heaven.. Once Military, ALWAYS.. Military.. That’s what they always say.. & It’s true.. to this day & Always will.. Be True. You’re never forgotten. Until we all meet again. RAH. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The greatest generation
No other generation will be as good as this generation
Rest easy soldier, you've fought well 🫡🥲
Rip mr speranza your name is forever written in our hearts our minds and the sky
Rest In Peace, really wish i could of met the guy in person! 🦅
He passed away today, RIP 🫡
To all of my ww2 heros, God bless you. You are the best of America. Its your inspiration that keeps us FAITHFUL..
I have served for the Indian Army Para Special Forces 24th regiment, one day we had a joint training with the Navy Seals, and one of those members was playing this song before the skydiving exercise. That was very chilling to hear that time.
R.I.P To a Hero, You will never be forgotten
From a Dutch guy who just realized his death. "You will going to jump to greatness!" You guys liberated my homecountry and for that i cannot repay you. I wish i could have done more for you guys when you were here a couple of years ago..
As an American WWII history buff I just love how the Dutch people still honor their liberators. Thank you!
@@ItsAHedgehog We should honor those brave souls and keep doing so! With their sacrifice we regained our freedom. It is we who need to thank them, and we do so by honoring them.
This man will live forever in our hearts because of this song and all of his beer
My dad served with the Screaming Eagles in Vietnam. This song was a part of my earliest childhood memories. He had lost his dad at age 5 when his Air Force transport plane caught fire. Only one man survived the crash because an explosion sent flaming wreckage into my grandfather’s parachute as well as hitting others. Yet my dad still wanted to serve his country and jump out of airplanes. Those silver wings mark a breed apart.
Rest easy Sir🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 fly high screaming eagle 🦅
A true badass. We need more of his kind…
Long live the 101st and 82nd. My grandfather was master Sargeant in the 82nd in ww2 took part in all 4 jumps in Europe, lead his boys to victory !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏻💪🏻
I have been blessed with meeting and getting to know Metal of Honor winners and Astronauts and have also met Vice Presidents, Senators, Congressman but NOBODY and I mean NOBODY that I have met in my life comes close to the level of character, spirit and love of country as Vince Speranza. In short the most amazing man I have ever met. Great video and God bless you my friend. Have an airborne beer on me!
Remember this man. Remember that there are countless untold stories from good men just like Vincent. Remember what they were fighting for.
he aint gonna jump no more. Just found out found out Private First Class Speranza passed away 3 days ago. RIP PFC and thank you for what you did when you served.
Can we all just agree that the Greatest Generation was the greatest generation in US history
Yeah it was.
Not sure about that, the founding generation was probably the greatest in our history, especially given how many great minds they produced out of a country with a mere population of 2.5 million, but the greatest generation was definitely the most accomplished of the 20th century.
@@costakeith9048 some cornball always has to come by and "Acktuallyyyyy". Severe tism.
@@wj287 If people weren't always wrong they wouldn't always be corrected. Your irritation is misplaced.
As a 1960s paratrooper (101st Airborne Division and 5th Special Forces), I am honored and privileged to offer a military salute to the World War II paratroopers.
Thank you for your service sir!
R.I.P Trooper. World is grateful for your service.
Proud to say Vince belongs to my VFW. It's an honor to know him. He is one of the two true war heroes I met in my life.
I have been honored to know some of these great men. I served in the Navy, but these men are the ones who truly fought and died for the freedoms that we enjoy today. God bless the old school soldiers…they are the last of a dying breed. ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤
These are the songs I was raised to revere! Amen to all the young men that gave thier lives so we may have ours!
God bless this man
Im German. This gives me Goosebumps.
*GOD BLESS THE GREATEST GENERATION* 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
*Thank you for your ultimate sacrifices for our freedom.*
Damn they voice are so good
Every time I listen to Battle Hymn of The Republic I always think of this song. Sends shivers down my spine.
I remember a paratrooper, Joe Marzak, singing this song. He worked at Alterman Trucking in Miami. 👍👍
He was in the Screaming Eagles. 101st Airborne😄👍👍
Much respect for this man from Ireland 🇮🇪🙏
America is the greatest nation on earth where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and our civil society can flourish.
We owe a gratitude of thanks to the brave men, women and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Teach you children well.
I would not agree but they fought well in the war
No offence, they're not the best, but the men were brave tho.
Truly is the greatest nation on Earth. Enjoy becoming a minority.
@@kevinzhou9836 They are the Greatest Generation. Until another comes along and supplants their accomplishments, they will continue to have the title
A legend passed away today. rest in Peace Sir.
I’m ashamed to say that I do not remember this song As a paratrooper of the 1/501PIR 2000 to 2003 God bless our service members and Vets
Thank you for your service sir
Thank you for your service you are awesome.
Mad man, who jumps out of a perfectly good airplane! (Joke aside thank you for your service)
@@EchoFoxtrotOmega better than jumping out of a burning air plane
@@gabrielglover2649 well that would have a cooler story to it tho 😂
Outstanding thank y’all for your Service My Grandfather fought in WWll flew on a B 24 Liberator in Africa against the Nazi s US Army Air Corps , My father the Marine was in Vietnam , my Brother was US Army Airborne and then became a US Navy Sea land and Air specialist and several of my Friends that didn’t make it home that were like Brother s too me is why I salute y’all 🇺🇸God Bless America and all she stands for 🇺🇸
RIP thank you for your service 🕊👏🏻 🫡 ❤️ 🕯🙏
Men from all ages in this picture, and song. Beautiful job, all of you. Beautiful loving pictures.
Another true warrior called to valhalla rest easy, brother. we have the watch
In their memory.
Thank you for sharing with everyone this wonderful Testimony!
greatest generation
That are the man who came to delivered us from the Nazi, soldiers youy are one of the reason that i go to Foreign legion to protect democracy an liberty, it was may by wrong, but what you do will never forgot from french people Merci soldats que Dieu vous protge
What a legend, one of my favorite cadences
If this man can inspire me, from australia to join the military, its incredibly powerful
I give thanks and tribute to those who are willing to fight and die for their country. Thanks your you service
Rest in peace sir. Big respect. Thank you for your service
This is an amazing song hope generations will remember this
Thank You soldiers for getting us here Today 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
BYal Liviu Arron toată stima și recunoștință pentru acești veterani Liviu
Greetings from Indonesia
🇮🇩🤝🇺🇸
Greetings
Me and my buddies have been learning this song for our D-Day celebration. Glory and respect to the brave who made life today possible with their sacrifices. God bless this great nation.
I did almost everything..airborne,choppers,sniper,electronical warfare....i met SAS, Legion Etrangere, and worked with special forces(thank you!), but these guys saved europe from crazy nazis, and my parents flew from chechoslowakia, i know what i am talking about...USA, THANK YOU!!!
Back when we had a country to fight for and we were proud to call ourselves Americans
It’s sad to think that a song with such horrible lyrics was the only happy thing they had to keep them going. No one can appreciate the horrors these guys had to witness. Horrific doesn’t even cover it 😔
Probably saved a lot
I saw a video about a soldier now and a ww2 vet the ww2 vet tells the soldier that he's been through a hell of a lot more than him because instead of making a single war end with a few battles they want to drag it out and fight millions of small skirmishes. Forgot to mention the fact that this battle with Afghanistan has gone on longer than ww2.
Dark humor to make light a bad situation
My grandmom's uncle was a 50 cal machine gun for a torpedo bomber.
being a former paratrooper that would be my ideal way to go.
My cousin is in the army this really helps me somehow not getting to see him is hard.
To say the men who jumped into combat were brave is an understatement my grandfather jumped in WWII as part of the 82nd. God bless the devils in baggy pants.