As an American solider, I was stationed near handorf in Northern Germany in 1982 This music was always played on bfbs. I have always remembered the melody. Today 1 June 2023 I heard it again just as I remembered it
At, "The Battle of Wolf 359", When the *Borg,* proclaim that *"Resistance is futile".* I just *know,* that *there were more than a few Earthborn Starfleet Captain's,* who defiantly, and enthusiastically said, *Computer!* Play *"The Crags of Tumbledown Mountain"!* And play it *LOUD!*
God rest those brave lads who perished on Tumbledown …….freeing a place so so dear to me to live a life of THEIR choosing ..RIP the 255+3 none of whom will ever be forgotten.
It was the Guardsmen of the Crown, Who scaled the heights of Mount Tumbledown. And fought that night a bloody fight, To see victory by dawn's light. From crag to crag, amongst the rock, They skirmished on, numbed by shock. Through shell and mortar fire they moved, Till at last the ground they'd proved Port Stanley lay there, just ahead, As they began to count their dead. But where the glory, where the pride, Of those eight brave men who died? They who made that sacrifice, And through each death paid the final price. In their final and heroic act, Did surely speed the warring parties pact. Each one who there his life laid down, Saved countless others from their own unknown. So those of you who live to talk, Let your pride soar as does the hawk. It was the Guardsmen of the Crown, Who scaled the heights of Mount Tumbledown. And fought that night a bloody fight, To see victory by dawn's light. From crag to crag, amongst the rock, They skirmished on, numbed by shock. Through shell and mortar fire they moved, Till at last the ground they'd proved And never let men these acts forget, Nor the memory of our dead neglect, But once returned across this vast sea, Remember then just what it was to be... A Scots Guardsman. It was the Guardsmen of the Crown, Who scaled the heights of Mount Tumbledown. And fought that night a bloody fight, To see victory by dawn's light.
Tony powell-chatfield it certainly has became a proper tune if you know what I mean? 26 years ago when I left the guards I never really rated it, listening to it now it’s solid well done jimmy lad never forgotten
#SEMPER FIDELIS #QUA PATET ORBIS #JE MAINTAN DRAI ! ♫♪ great ♫♪♫♪♫♪☺ BRAVISSIMO @/bisbis 🎶🎵🎼 great music! a well tuned ensemble that sounds like an organ ! Fabulous banding! Compliments! #SEMPER FI #QPO #JMD🎵🎼🎼🎶🎵🥁🎺👌👌🙏🙏🎺Robert Schumann Quote : Composing something real unique is writing down a melody/set of notes that no one else ever had done before.... ♫♪♥
As an American solider, I was stationed near handorf in Northern Germany in 1982 This music was always played on bfbs. I have always remembered the melody. Today 1 June 2023 I heard it again just as I remembered it
2nd bn Scots Guards, the greatest guys i ever served with in the 80s, never ever forget their sacrifice and their glory in 82
At, "The Battle of Wolf 359", When the *Borg,* proclaim that *"Resistance is futile".* I just *know,* that *there were more than a few Earthborn Starfleet Captain's,* who defiantly, and enthusiastically said, *Computer!* Play *"The Crags of Tumbledown Mountain"!* And play it *LOUD!*
God rest those brave lads who perished on Tumbledown …….freeing a place so so dear to me to live a life of THEIR choosing ..RIP the 255+3 none of whom will ever be forgotten.
All deserve to be remembered for their service. To the whole country. Freedom is a wonderful thing.
111w³2sdd
13 plt left flank 2sg absolute warriors,lest we forget the fallen comrades,our muster again will be soon brothers
It was the Guardsmen of the Crown,
Who scaled the heights of Mount Tumbledown.
And fought that night a bloody fight,
To see victory by dawn's light.
From crag to crag, amongst the rock,
They skirmished on, numbed by shock.
Through shell and mortar fire they moved,
Till at last the ground they'd proved
Port Stanley lay there, just ahead,
As they began to count their dead.
But where the glory, where the pride,
Of those eight brave men who died?
They who made that sacrifice,
And through each death paid the final price.
In their final and heroic act,
Did surely speed the warring parties pact.
Each one who there his life laid down,
Saved countless others from their own unknown.
So those of you who live to talk,
Let your pride soar as does the hawk.
It was the Guardsmen of the Crown,
Who scaled the heights of Mount Tumbledown.
And fought that night a bloody fight,
To see victory by dawn's light.
From crag to crag, amongst the rock,
They skirmished on, numbed by shock.
Through shell and mortar fire they moved,
Till at last the ground they'd proved
And never let men these acts forget,
Nor the memory of our dead neglect,
But once returned across this vast sea,
Remember then just what it was to be...
A Scots Guardsman.
It was the Guardsmen of the Crown,
Who scaled the heights of Mount Tumbledown.
And fought that night a bloody fight,
To see victory by dawn's light.
Beautiful tribute. In the best traditions of Alfred Lord Tennyson!
this has become a real favourite of mine and it is right and proper the Scots Guards play it
Tony powell-chatfield it certainly has became a proper tune if you know what I mean? 26 years ago when I left the guards I never really rated it, listening to it now it’s solid well done jimmy lad never forgotten
williamswhistlepipes a legend he was 🔵🔴🔵 1642
1st battlion scots guards right flank 1985 rosco here proper soldiers brothers in arms forever
john ross I was 2nd then over to 1st battalion 92
Blody hell Rosco. I joined you in RF in 86! Was in jimmy goodalls platoon lol
My dad was g coy 2nd battalion during tumbledown battle.
I love that tune !
American here! I emphatically say DITTO! It's a seriously Chest Swelling Piece of Music!
Blue Red Blue
There is a rumour that this was composed while under fire on Tumbledown Mountain. During the Falklands war.
This is true written on the back of a cigarette packet
@@stuartborrill9270 Composed by the Pipe-Major immediately after the battle and noted on some form of scrap paper
2:15 to 2:33 is my favourite part, those low brass slurs add a nice little "uhmph"
#SEMPER FIDELIS #QUA PATET ORBIS #JE MAINTAN DRAI ! ♫♪ great ♫♪♫♪♫♪☺ BRAVISSIMO @/bisbis 🎶🎵🎼 great music! a well tuned ensemble that sounds like an organ ! Fabulous banding! Compliments! #SEMPER FI #QPO #JMD🎵🎼🎼🎶🎵🥁🎺👌👌🙏🙏🎺Robert Schumann Quote : Composing something real unique is writing down a melody/set of notes that no one else ever had done before.... ♫♪♥
What tune
Crags of Tumbledown Mountain.