The Girl I Left Behind Me
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- Опубликовано: 6 май 2022
- The origin of this folk song is debatable. “The Girl I Left Behind Me” is claimed by both England and Ireland. It is said to date to the mid-1700s or even possibly back to the 1600s. The earliest known publication in print that lists the title and lyrics dates to 1791 in “The Charms of Melody,” Dublin, Ireland. The oldest known printed copy of the melody appears in “Himes Pocket Book for the German Flute or Violin”, Volume 3, also from Dublin, Ireland. There are numerous English, Irish and American versions of the lyrics. This song was also popular with early fiddlers and can be found in “Abel Shattuck’s Book”, circa 1801.
"Many versions of this standard exist, dating from the late eighteenth century. The melody is an authentic Irish folk tune from as early as 1660; Bunting included it in The Ancient Music of Ireland (1840) under the title, “An spailpin fanach.” As a song its earliest appearance was in 1758, when England was threatened by an invasion from France and an unknown Irish conscript is thought to have penned the lyrics.
The British (the English version is called “Brighton Camp”) officially introduced the song to America during the Revolutionary War. Later, soldiers of the Mexican War joked grimly about “The Leg I Left Behind Me,” and Civil War parodists in the same spirit of fun sang “I Goes To Fight Mit Sigel,” a dialect song which played on the stereotype of the Dutchman who, along with the Negro and the Irishman, enjoyed center stage at that time. Ever watchful for a hit, the irrepressible Harry Macarthy exploited the tune for “The Volunteer; or, It Is My Country’s Call” to stir up Southern patriotic sentiment. The song’s long history and numerous versions attest both to the sturdiness of its tune and to the universality of its sentiment." Source: ageofrevolution.net/born-in-b...
During the War of 1812, American soldiers are said to have heard a captured British prisoner singing the tune. The United States Army adopted the song and made “The Girl I Left Behind Me” into a march. The song still remains in the military’s repertoire and can be heard at West Point as part of a medley for the cadet’s final formation at graduation.
As can be seen from the references above, during The War Between the States both Union and Confederate composers wrote numerous lyrics favoring their side’s interpretation of the war. We have done the same:
I'm lonesome since I crossed the hill,
And o'er the moor and valley
Such heavy thoughts my heart doth fill,
Since parting with my Sally
O ne'er shall I forget the night,
The stars were bright above me
And gently lent their silvery light
When first she vowed she lov'd me
I seek no more the fine and gay,
For each doth but remind me.
How swift the hours did pass away ,
With the girl I've left behind me
The bee shall honey taste no more,
The dove become a ranger
The dashing waves shall cease to roar,
When she's to me a stranger.
The vows we register'd above
Shall ever cheer and bind me
In constancy to the girl I love,
The girl I left behind me.
But if you'll not come nor let me go
I'll fear you have resigned me
My heart near broke when I sent back NO
To the girl I left behind me
Had I the art to sing her praise
With all the skill of Homer
The only theme should fill my lays.
The charms of my true lover.
Her golden hair in ringlets fair,
Her eyes like diamonds shining
Her slender waist, her carriage chaste,
'Twill leave my heart still pining
But now I'm bound for Richmond town,
Kind heaven then pray guide me
And send me safely back again,
To the girl I left behind me
She says 'My love, come home to me,
My friends are rich and many.
Or else, abroad with you I'll roam,
A soldier stout as any.
For never shall my true love brave
A life or war and toiling
And never as a skulking slave
I'll tread my native soil on !
Someday I will return again,
If Lincoln's boys don't bind me,
And never will I roam again
From the girl I left behind me. 
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Heard my 7 year old playing with his toy soldiers in his room just this week, quietly singing Southern Soldier. Made me smile. Keep it up boys, I've been listening to y'all for 20 years now.
I seriously don't know what to say... Wow. Thanks for that. Made my week !
Don't reckon southern soldier is something a seven year old ought to sing
@@ollikoskiniemi6221 What would you know about it. None of your GD business. Back under your bridge, troll.
@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand Well excuse me but I've been a fan and a regular listener of your band for years. Having said that, yes I do in fact "know about it". The act of killing itself should not be glorified to impressionable children. I have no issue with the line "march away to the firing line and kill that yankee soldier", but it's just not for kids, man.
@@ollikoskiniemi6221 Glad to know you're a fan, Olli, and not just the average garden variety virtue signaler. In point of fact, 'the act of killing' [humans] should not be glorified at all. That said, are you new here ? You are, of course, welcome to and entitled to your own opinion, but taking us to task for singing 'kill that Yankee soldier' is kind of akin to complaining about sand on Waikiki Beach. I should think you'd have MUCH bigger fish to fry. Besides, nobody is 'killing Yankee soldiers'. It's all pretend. Even that 7 yr.old boy knows that - as he pretends his toy soldiers are killing each other while singing the song.
Long live Stand Watie and the Cherokee Raiders! Much love from Native Confederates!.
Just what I needed to help lift my spirits this weekend. I lost my mother to Covid in January 2021. It's still very hard on certain days to be around others.
God Bless You, Buddy!
What a nice thing to say. So, sorry to hear of your loss. Tough day, for sure. Hang in there.
OMG...you are back!!! I was about to say “I am the girl you left behind you”, but alas you did not!! My true southern gents..love your serenade. Please do not stop.
Dixieland Forever!!!🤘🤘
Wow. Lookit all those 'thumbs-up' !! We do what we can - for as long as we can... Thanks for your support !
@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBandyou are our soundtrack!
Not a woman, but this song makes me think of all of my old friends I used to be with every day. Took different paths. Miss them still.
Thank ya Gents, keep 'em coming!
DEO VINDICE 🇸🇴
We'll try !
That's a famous song, I love it. Thank you so much.
Best regards from Italy.
💕🇮🇹💕🇺🇲💕
A gorgeous rendition of my favourite English folk Song, brilliantly played. I'm glad this Anglo-Irish song was adopted in America.
Thank yea All for beeing back, what a pleasure to hear the girl i left behind me, so Beatiful a song, i Can see jeb Stuart with his cavalry, with ranger mosby by his side, thanks so much from tom 🤟 🤟 🤟 🤟
HALLELUJAH I thought the true southern memorial that is the 2nd was gone for good it's so good to have the hope that our heritage will live on with many ears listening
Wow ! Thanks !!
Вот это и есть настоящая музыка. Так держать, пацаны!
Beautiful! I love these old songs! I haven't seen anyone perform these songs so professionally, with so many instrument etc.
Thanks ! Very kind.
Love your music.. all the way from Northern Ireland 👍🏻👍🏻
Another excellent job at a beautiful old song, gentlemen! Deo Vindice and salute, from the great State of Georgia!
I missed y'all, glad to see You back. Masterpiece as always
Greeting from Poland
I feel transported 150 years ago back to dixie, 2nd South Carolina String Band shows this music is timeless. Well done!
One of my favourite camps songs of the 18th/19th centuries. Whether it's listening to the Sharpe version or you guys; it's just a great song to chill out to. Good to see you back boys.
Good to see you again, Mao ! Thanks !!
Hi, nice to see you again. I send many greetings from impoverished Europe.
Greetings back at ya from soon-to-be-impoverished America, Land O'Brandon...
Best regards from England, your music is lovely.
DEO VINDICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve had y’all as my favorite band for over 5 years now and I love playing your songs as it helps me sleep and makes my day. Please know your inspiring music helps many through in many ways. Long Love Confederacy!
Love the camp setting!
It's our favorite...
This song sounds like Rare old Mountain Dew. Thus fine music this is.
A great tune we of Irish descent can truly appreciate!
God save the South from Colombia! Hope to one day see you guys play live
This is the most beautiful Confederate/British song thank you for preserving Southren Culture
Irish, not British. All the original versions were about the Shannon River that runs like a spine through the country.
In fact the singer goes as far as to say that English, aswell as Spanish and French girls, can't compare to those of his home [Ireland]
@@flamingeskimo1136 I'm used to it being hurting English marches I didn't know it was Irish
@@flamingeskimo1136
The origin of the tune is disputed - could be Irish could be English.
The lyrics you quote are actually just Irish versions of the song and not the 'originals' at all.
@@Bobbyr_2527
Might be, might not be.
There are certainly English lyrics to the tune - hence the alternative title 'Brighton Camp'.
Wonderful!
Many a past encampment I played this tune on the jaw harp, a favorite of John Hunt Morgan's Raiders, of whom 9 of my Scobee, Dooley, & Grimes ancestors rode with!
Y’all are true musical heroes, you and your band has helped me through many tough times with the music and the beautiful flags in the background.
Going to look for their CDs..
@@finallythere100 Lemme know if you need help...
@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand im from italy and i like your music
aye, new video! keep it up
We need a new group of people to learn from and respect these guys then form a new band like this. Similar to how there was the original Wolfe Tones, then the Young Wolfe Tones. Keep up much of the original culture & history & talent of the "elder" group. But younger people who can keep it up and keep the spirit alive.
I like that idea ! Thanks for the kind word !!
Definitely. 100%.
Hoho! Excellent !!! J adore votre musique! Une amie "overthere"😁😉🇺🇸🇲🇫
I love the English music. Regards from Costa Rica.👍
I'm a Navy Gulf War veteran and Yankee to my toes....but you fellers are the best. This music is timeless. Many thanks.
Vous êtes une machine à remonter le temps.. merci 🎻
your music never fails to deliver
As always you guys are AWESOME!
Greetings from Belgium! 🇧🇪
Always grand, boys - always grand
so nice to discover this pleasant song thanks to you guys !
congrats from France !
Merci mille fois !
#historymatters
I'm lonesome since I crossed that hill,
And o'er the moor and valley,
Such heavy thoughts, my mind do fill,
Since parting with my Sally
Oh, ne'er shall I forget the night,
The stars were bright above me,
And gently lent their silv'ry light,
When first she vow'd she lov'd me
I'll ask no more the finer gay,
But each "but" doth remind me,
How swift did pass, the hours away,
With the girl I left behind me
The bee shall honey taste no more,
The dove becomes a ranger,
The dashing waves shall cease to roar,
When she's to me, a stranger
The vows we register'd above,
Shall ever cheer and bind me,
In constancy to the girl I love,
The girl I left behind me
Never come I'll back again,
I'll think you have resigned me,
And it broke my heart to answer, "No",
To the girl I left behind me
Had I the art to sing her praise,
With all the skills of Homer,
The only theme should fill my lays,
The charms of my true lover
Her golden hair, in ringlets fair,
Her eyes, like diamonds shining,
Her slender waist and carriage chaste,
May leave the swan repining
But now I'm bound for Richmond town,
Kind heaven, then pray guide me,
And send me safely back again,
To the girl I left behind me
She says, "My love, come home to me,
My friends are rich and many,
Or else, abroad with you, I'll roam,
A soldier, stout as any"
For never shall my true love brave,
A life of war and toiling,
And never as a skulking slave,
I'll tread my native soil on
But someday I’ll return again,
If Lincoln's boys don't bind me,
And never will I roam again,
From the girl I left behind me
Appreciated the lyrics lol.
For some reason I'm only just now noticing this! Love you guys
Welcome aboard !!! Now check out the rest !
Супер! Спасибо!
chuckles. wish our little event,, Battle of Blountville, TN, (last weekend of Sept every year). was big enough to cover your expenses. We get a good audience turn out and for a small event, a good turn-out. Would be grand to see and listen to you in person (did at GettysBurg, 150th on Sat. Night) both the soldiers and the civilians.
Thanks, Mark ! It was great to meet you. Blountville !!! Awesome log home community ! Sure wish we'd have been able to play for you. Be well and God bless !
Love these old time songs.
The banjo guy has the best hat.
In early 1862, a drunk Pvt. O'Connell of the 24th Ohio was returning to camp late in the night. The corporal of the guard called out to him, "Halt, identify yourself!" Pvt. O'Connell failed to respond. The corporal of the guard raised his rifle and warned him once more, "Halt, identify yourself!" Pvt. O'Connell again failed to respond. The corporal of the guard fired a warning shot, immediately, Pvt. O'Connell pulled out his revolver and unloaded on the corporal of the guard. None of his shots hit, but O'Connell was arrested for the act.
O'Connell was sentenced to death by firing line. The whole brigade protested. They claimed he had always been a good soldier, he didn't deserve death. But General Palmer demanded the execution. On the 8th of March, 1862, the whole brigade formed up for the execution. O'Connell was brought to the center of the formation, a coffin laid in front of him, and at exactly 12, five balls were fired into his chest. O'Connell slumped forward into the coffin, having died with a "soldierly stoicism."
The 24th's Brass Band was ordered to play "The Girl I Left Behind Me," and the soldiers were encouraged to sing along. But the whole way back to camp the soldiers marched in a "dreary silence." A reporter at the site said he had seen all the horrors of war, but this was the "solemnest execution" he had ever witnessed.
Thanks for the interesting story.
Excessive punishment for a drunk veteran.
Well done, gentlemen.
I'm just imagining nights around a campfire, after dinner, soldiers gathering together playing this song. On both sides.
Mission accomplished !
Yep, this band is incredible evocative.
Great to see this remastered version. You guys may have retired, but you live on in your huge historic music footprint and in the inspiration you have provided to many of us to pick up our own instruments (banjo for me, of course) and keep these songs alive. In the course of preserving the history of this music, you have made history yourselves. Thanks always. Rob
Thanks, Rob ! I missed this comment somehow. VERY kind of you ! Glad you're still listening (playing too) !
From the Wikipedia entry:
"The Girl I Left Behind", also known as "The Girl I Left Behind Me", is an English folk song dating back to the Elizabethan era. It is said to have been played when soldiers left for war or a naval vessel set sail...
A popular tune with several variations, "The Girl I Left Behind Me", may have been imported into America around 1650 as "Brighton Camp", of which a copy dating from around 1796 resides in the Bodleian Library, Oxford..
The melody is derived from a traditional Irish melody known as An Spailpín Fánach, meaning "The Wandering Labourer"..
The song was popular in the US regular army, who adopted it during the War of 1812 after they heard a British prisoner singing it..
Excellent fellas!
Marvelous setting
YES A NEW VIDEO I LOVE YOU GUYS AND THIS A GOOD SONG YES YOU MADE MY DAY
oh i love the southern music, no matter where i am, i feel like a southerner when i listen to your music. love from turkey!
I was reading a biography on Ulysses Grant and it talked of them playing this song on their march on Fort Donaldson in the Civil War. I had to hear this song again, and your group did it marvelously. A great service to keep these songs alive.
Good to hear the band again, the song is a traditional British military song. It was popular during the Napoleonic wars, it was known as Brighton Camp. Apparently it came to America after the Battle of New Orleans, when British POWs were heard singing it by General Jacksons troops.
The bands traditional version is excellent.
Thanks, Mike !!! Always nice to get such kind words from someone who knows what they're talking about ! God bless !!
@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand
Thanks for your kind words, keep on playing your excellent music.
Best wishes from England the old country
God bless, would love to visit and see you perform Mike
It's great to see you fellows back again. Wonderful music! And this praise comes to you from a professional tenor in the grand opera! God Bless!
How kind of you !!! Thanks for your comment and support !
A slightly modified version: (The Wayward Boy)
🎶 “I walked in the street, with a tap to my feet, heard a voice above me.
Maid looked out a window up above and said “Need some one to love me!”
My father he’s a minister and virgins he doeth cherish, now she’s got 5 boys, 7 little girls and a baby on her shoulder…” 🎶
Love this! So glad to see a new recording from you guys! If I’m ever in South Carolina... I’ll have to find y’all performing somewhere.
Also, I miss re-enactments.
Me loving south Carolina as my home land I love southern music
I love the Banjo fella's instrument so much. Such a neat design.
Thanks, mate !
Glad you guys uploaded again, always love the spirit
Love it gents - As far as I know the melody is disputed but the lyrics are English - it was most accepted by the Brits and became incredibly popular during the British wars in South Africa especially. (Boer and Anglo-Zulu Wars)
Keep it up lads. Always super excited to see a 2CSB upload.
We out of san sabastian with this one🎷🥁🎺🗣️🗣️🗣️💀💀💀🔥🔥💯💯💯
We giving Barry a sabre with this one🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Never thought I'd see a fellow g and b player here
Nice a G&B player
Lol I was playing Guts & Blackpowder just now
My 15, soon to be 16 year old son loves you guys! Please keep playing!
Quite a catchy song
The video quality makes it even better
Looks like from the 90s. Lot of civil war enthusiasm at that time I reckon
@@HaulinOats315according to the band, this was in 1999
From the UK - one of those jaunty "once heard, never forgotten" songs that deservedl live on down the
generations.
Seems like this is the same tune as "The Waxie's Dargle", and Irish song I believe.
Go on... Pull the other one.
I read somewhere this tune was played along with Garry Owen as General Custer's regiment set off on their one-way trip to the Little Big Horn!😁
True !
What an amazing performance of this classic song. It brought me right back in time. The warmth and joy of this group is astounding! i would love to see a whole hall dance to this!
It’s also interesting to note that this song, along with a significant number of other tunes from the Antebellum period and during the war, were reused by animation studios in Hollywood starting in the late 1920’s and continuing on well into the 50’s and 60’s. This is a part of the reason why many of the early cartoons - such as Merry Melodies and the Loony Tunes - were called such, since they often drew upon these older tunes while adding their own musical scores into the mix.
Some of the most common tunes to reoccur are “The Girl I Left Behind Me,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Swanee River,” “The College Hornpipes,” and a number of others.
This is a part of a wider tradition in American Entertainment where the creators of these iconic animated shorts drew upon older entertainment forms. The Vaudeville acts, theater, and minstrel shows from the Antebellum period were referenced in the media of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s to produce their iconic characters and these iconic shows, which persist to today while preserving elements of those previous forms of entertainment.
Yeah. And WE used to sing them in 'music' when in grade school. Remember ? When boys were boys and girls were girls and everyone knew the difference. What AWFUL times those were...
@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand, the absolute worst times when things were actually fun and you weren’t made to feel bad for being a southern man.
I just wanted to say that your band has opened up my eyes to the music from the era and made me appreciate the lyrical talent of the time. A lot of the music has real, genuine talent behind it, which, in a time where popular music has gotten more and more dumbed down lyrically, is a real treat.
I just discovered you guys today. Such wonderful timeless tunes I could listen all day long!
And we're real glad you did ! Thanks a lot, Ben !! Be sure to subscribe & click on the ‘notifications’ bell, so you won't miss any new releases !
Yay another song I love your songs it reminds me of the south
Keep up the good work and I'm a member of the south so keep it up love the song Jackson in the valley especially.
Really intresting hearing the american adaptation of this classic british army song, keep up the great work!
brings tears to mine eyes.
As re-enactment group of 4th USMC Divison in UK, we love to sit next to the fire and listen to all your songs. It truly gives different experience for the events we attend.
Guys, Just wanted to let you know that you have had a follower for sometime in England. Very sad to hear that you no longer perform live! It was always a wish to go to the US to see you. However, keep up the good work. Regard from the UK, Bob
Thanks a lot, Bob ! Very kind of you to say. Yeah, we're pretty sad about it too. The spirit's willing, but unfortunately the flesh is weak.
Great Saturday surprise my friends!
Very good tune, I wonder how you all learned to play it. I'm trying to learn it myself too.
Delightful to see this band perform in a video!
You guys are amazing, I love all your music!
Look at all these skilled players! BRavo all!
I've been listening to you guys since about 2013 or 2014! I was almost out of high school at that time.
This music transitions time endlessly. God Bless Dixie Forevermore!
My reenacting unit is the 2nd South Carolina Rifles, it seems we're tied by name! I listened to your music constantly when I first joined up, do keep it up!
Americans were inspired by this song after they heard a English prisoner of war was singing it. Americans were English not so long ago, including a lot of my ancestors.
I've gotta hand it to you boys, you've all got some impeccable talent for your instruments and voices. This is a song that's just about everywhere if I'm not mistaken, Brits and Irish are probably the closest we've got to a true origin point, but it would've been everywhere in the ACW. I'm a Union man myself, but I'll concede that Johnny Reb had some good tunes.
One of my favourite songs, great stuff as always!
Love this song and this version
That's a fine redition of one of our old Irish tunes! Well done
Or English - the jury is out on this one.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_I_Left_Behind
English English English, for God's sake it's ENGLISH !!
MARAVILHOSO !!! PARABENS A VOCES !!! THANKS BRASIL !!! VIVA CONFEDERADOS !!!
Can't wait till this is on spotify!
What ? The video ?
I love this music.❤
I love your music, there is something about American 19th century music that I particularly love, the live melodies, the banjo and the instruments, and you play it great, good job!
Wait, but this song isnt from 19th century America. Only the instruments being used here are…sorta.
@@retardcorpsman I agree, it is not, the instruments which were used are and this is a "parody" on the original, just like the English have "Brighton Camp".
Old English folk song.
Very good song, reminiscent of a girl with whom there were many memories. Good luck to you!
as always I love your songs from Spain keep doing good songs ... many many years
Have you thought about t-shirts and merchandising?
A hug
Thanks a lot ! How about buying a coffee mug ?
@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand ok ok
@@paradisetobeginning9133 AWESOME. After that, maybe t-shirts ? Who knows ? Anything is possible... (O:
@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand Ok, that sounds good to me... I worked for a while in advertising and it's something that sells well. And it comes out fast.👍
Such a beautiful tune.
I'm learning to play violin and came across this tune through Eta Cohen's book. Was just curious about the song, and that took me here. What a performance folks!! Not able to take it out of my head, for a good reason.