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.
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 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.
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 :-)
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!
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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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 grandfather passed the day after Easter this year, among his book marked pages on his laptop was the battles he fought in and the logistics of the battles and this song. He was part of the glider infantry in ww2 and a demolitions man and I'll never appreciate the value he's placed on my life. Never have I listened to this song with understanding until today
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Andy was my mother's cousin and it was always their request to have a piper play at her and my dads funerals. But both passes away in last 6 months not of covid but because of covid restrictions in South Africa, sadly we couldn't fulfill their wishes. Sure they are united with Andy in heaven now - a wonderful man loved by all family here.
I'm another who was raised on Andy. I had the pleasure of seeing him at my High School (in Canada) back in the early 70's. I have one recored of his and it's of his greatest hits. Love it!!
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.
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
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 ...
Mom had all Andy Stewart's music. She especially liked this one. Her brother fought in N Africa with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders. He never came home. Devastated my grandfather as it was his only son.
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.
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 was recently at a military funeral ( one of many I have sadly attended) This song was played as the coffin of my best friends son was brought into the church. Whilst I am Para, Please dont hold that against me. His son was literally a Scottish soldier Killed in Afghanistan . The song together with the theme from the film Passiondale had 18 of the toughest of men in tears. paras, royal Marines, & a few special forces guys. I Have been looking for the song for weeks now & have, at last found it on here. I hope your dads health improves he continues to have a lasting & happy remainder of his life. Lest we forget. All the best from HM Forces.
All of the Scottish& Irish tunes tunes have a mystifying sound to them but especially the Scottish for some reason or other and 'Amen' to your comment: RIP Lee Rigby srom someone who neven knew him; and to all of the others who are no longer with us. Best regards, Ross Nonemaker, Quakertown, PA ;U.S.A.
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.
Love Andy Stewart's singing, love the song. And while I was listening I thought of another Scottish tenor, Father Sydney Mcewan. Love the music and the singers who can sing with such great clear voices. Scotland the Brave.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I love this song and I've never had the opportunity to see Andy Stewart.I have a lot of his music, but it is not the same as seeing him perform. WOW!
When I was in the RAF 1961 the NAAFI juke box had this one. Every so often somebody would put in a Shilling and us Scots would sit there, clutching our pints with faraway expressions, dream of demob and HOME. You did us proud Andy. Rest In Peace.
I remember this song when every new year eve before midnight we saw the new year in with Scotland on the tele and Andy was always on it with this sad song and another of his songs was donald where's your trousers l,m English but this program was the only reason I stayed up l don't anymore that must have been in the sixties
I am old enough to remember Andy Stewart on television. This took right back to my younger days. Such a lovely reminder.
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.
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
I think your right john,i wstched a documentary about Andy,he was a lovely unassuming man.
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
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...
Lest we forget: The British empire was built by the sweat and sacrifice of the scottish soldiers, glory to them
More fool them , English used them as cannon fodder.
So sad but it will not diminish their bravery!!
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.
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 :-)
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
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.
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
My mother used to sing this beautiful song - she was Irish, but longed to see Scotland run its own affairs. One day, it will!
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 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
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..
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
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
I’m an Aussie but I have always loved listening to Andy sing. The bagpipes bring me to tears every time.
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Ditto , S .A . 🇦🇺
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.
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.
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 grandfather passed the day after Easter this year, among his book marked pages on his laptop was the battles he fought in and the logistics of the battles and this song.
He was part of the glider infantry in ww2 and a demolitions man and I'll never appreciate the value he's placed on my life.
Never have I listened to this song with understanding until today
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 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.
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
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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
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.
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.
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.
LOVED THIS MAN!!HIS TUNES ARE GREAT!! WONDERFUL MAN!! RIP ANDY!
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.
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
just so beautiful for you to remember Lee. Thanks
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.
Andy was my mother's cousin and it was always their request to have a piper play at her and my dads funerals. But both passes away in last 6 months not of covid but because of covid restrictions in South Africa, sadly we couldn't fulfill their wishes. Sure they are united with Andy in heaven now - a wonderful man loved by all family here.
Happy birthday to my Dad!🎉...He loved this🎉❤
RIP Andy Stewart. A great Scottish singer
How sweet! I wish I lived in Scotland, I love that country!!!
I'm another who was raised on Andy. I had the pleasure of seeing him at my High School (in Canada) back in the early 70's. I have one recored of his and it's of his greatest hits. Love it!!
A class piece of music!
Love this man wish he was still with us
So many men in my family were SCOTTISH SOLDIERS. God bless them all. Scotland forever! RIP Andy.
I grew up listening to this song, still love it, gives me goose pimples....
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.
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
amazing song god bless andy
My great grand father was a sergeant in the Cameron highlanders in ww1
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 dad used to sing this a Ne'erday . Love it
First time I ever heard this, I was visiting Scotland and driving alongside Loch Lomond. I cried, believe me.
Mom had all Andy Stewart's music. She especially liked this one. Her brother fought in N Africa with the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders. He never came home. Devastated my grandfather as it was his only son.
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.
These songs can never be replaced
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.🏴🏴
Without any doubt this song is the best by Andy Stewart!
just brilliant gets me every time i hear it
My parents had this album and my dad (WWI II veteran for the British Forces) would sing this to me all the time
I get very nostalgic when I hear this song.
Scotland there is brave soldiers that will relate to this song . Scotland is worth Fighting for 🙏
My late father loved this song and I think it reminded him of his time in the Army. He also was a fan of Andy Stewart.
***** I was recently at a military funeral ( one of many I have sadly attended) This song was played as the coffin of my best friends son was brought into the church. Whilst I am Para, Please dont hold that against me. His son was literally a Scottish soldier Killed in Afghanistan . The song together with the theme from the film Passiondale had 18 of the toughest of men in tears. paras, royal Marines, & a few special forces guys. I Have been looking for the song for weeks now & have, at last found it on here. I hope your dads health improves he continues to have a lasting & happy remainder of his life. Lest we forget. All the best from HM Forces.
***** It's in the Blood Bud, Scotland Forever.
All of the Scottish& Irish tunes tunes have a mystifying sound to them but especially the Scottish for some reason or other and 'Amen' to your comment: RIP Lee Rigby srom someone who neven knew him; and to all of the others who are no longer with us.
Best regards,
Ross Nonemaker, Quakertown, PA ;U.S.A.
Love the song in Perth Australia..tears running down Ma face
A true patriot. Brings a tear with so many memories.
I can remember my dad playing this record many times when I was a kid.
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.
Let us always remember our own. Let us remember Lee Rigby and his family forever.
RIP xx
Sam Walker.. Liverpool gangster cut Adebalajo up bad in jail. Pardon the man!! 🇬🇧🏴🏴❤️
May His Soul Have Eternal Peace. AMEN.
Andy Stewart epitomises everything good about Scotland and its heritage - RIP Andy
Inspiring. Thank you for posting this.
This was the first song I remember ever hearing on the radio when I was a small child. I loved it then and I love it now.
You "Sir", make me proud to be Scottish!!
Makes me proud to be Scottish.Love our troops.
good seeing this great singer again. bagpipes are amazing.
miss you grandad, a true scottish soldier
This reminds me so much of my Dad. He loved Andy Stewart and I can see why. What a talented man. ❤
I love Andy Stewart. He was my boyhood singing hero. I used to get up early on saturday mornings and play his records on our old stereo
I LOVE hearing that song!
I love this song forever, no matter whether Scotland is in UK or Europe. Scotland is Great. Oh, I want to hear "Scotland the Brave" by ....
Song more important to now than ever as I approach life’s twilight. Thanks Andy.
My mum use to sing me to sleep with this song when I was about two years old. Strange considering we're Australian 😅
A proud and strong heritage we have. 💪❤
A song to be remembered forever.
A person not to be forgotten
Well what can I say I am Scottish born my parents loved this music a true favourite on our sojourn still many miles away from our old country.
Great song.
Thank you, my fellow Dutchie, for uploading this beauty.
Love Andy Stewart's singing, love the song. And while I was listening I thought of another Scottish tenor, Father Sydney Mcewan. Love the music and the singers who can sing with such great clear voices. Scotland the Brave.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I love this song and I've never had the opportunity to see Andy Stewart.I have a lot of his music, but it is not the same as seeing him perform. WOW!
Andy Stewart came to our village in the 1950s to sing,loved his voice majic
Well said! bring back all our Scottish soldier's!
So damn beautiful..
A tribute to all of the Scottish soldiers who have fought and died for Queen and country in the British Army.
“Died for the queen” most joined for adventure and because they had no other option. Do not disrespect fallen soldiers.
@@seanfearon2879 no nationalists here.
@@rmac8378 Love from England.
My Dad was English but fought in the Seaforth Highlanders in WW2 this beautiful song always makes me think of him and brings a tear to my eye
Wow, this guy was amazing...if you have any more clips of Andy, please post them!
I have loved Andy Stewart all of my life he was my mums best singer
andy stewart a legand i say no more
Dale Croll fucking amazing m8
+Dale Croll He is surely a Scottish legend, We still listen to his great songs, such as this song.
Andy Stewart the Legend I actually come from the highlands so he was the LEGEND!
Little Grey Fergie So true my late dad was in the Black Watch loved Andy Stewart
It's only when i left my native Scotland that i started to hear that rolling rrrrrr. Frrrring love it
Me and my young sisters turn this beautiful song 50 years ago, every day, in holland....
When I was in the RAF 1961 the NAAFI juke box had this one. Every so often somebody would put in a Shilling and us Scots would sit there, clutching our pints with faraway expressions, dream of demob and HOME.
You did us proud Andy. Rest In Peace.
This song is amazing!!!
Totally agree
I remember this song when every new year eve before midnight we saw the new year in with Scotland on the tele and Andy was always on it with this sad song and another of his songs was donald where's your trousers l,m English but this program was the only reason I stayed up l don't anymore that must have been in the sixties
God bless the Scottish and English soldiers who fought for the empire
Love the sound of the pipes with this song..
for my dad r.i.p.
I was born in Deeside and my first home was the Toll house at Braemar. This song will forever remind me of my late father Charlie Cattanach xx