Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo 1967 - Massed Band Scenes
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This video is a compilation of various scenes involving the massed bands of Tattoo 1967. Tattoo 1967 was the Armed Forces contribution to celebrate Canada's Centennial.
Tattoo 1967 included 3 versions: the first was the red and blue train groups of about 300 men each travelling across Canada performing in cities from coast to coast, the second version was a much larger group of 1700 men and woman from the three branches of the services who performed the Tattoo in football size stadiums (Victoria and Vancouver, BC, at Expo 67 in Montreal and in Ontario at Ottawa, Toronto with the last stadium show at Civic Stadium in Hamilton) and the third version was a smaller group of men and woman who performed at Fort George in Ontario at Niagra-on-the-Lake.
The first show was performed at Peterborough, Ontario on March 31,1967 and the last at Shawinigan, Quebec on Octorber 11, 1967. The three versions performed a total of 153 shows in 45 locations across Canada.
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Ahhh the glory days before unification!
I joined the CAF and Retired from the RCN keep the faith!
@@idcraw I was in an Orwellian organization named "Marcom" and I served in "Marlant" .
Improvements do happen, sometimes.
66 yr old Yank here, lifelong fan of military bands, pipes and drums. Saw a performance at Expo 67, a few days before or after July 1. Held onto the Souvenir Program for many years; wish i had kept it.
Standard of drill seems noticeably higher here.
p51bombay because back then we could still send people to British Army drill school, army piping school and music school etc that's why.
I saw the Tattoo at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa in the summer of 1967. The greatest spectacle I have ever experienced and it was all Canadian. Sadly, we will never see the like.
I also saw the Tattoo at Lansdowne Park. One of the striking memories I have of the show was at the beginning of the Boer War act. I remember the announcer introducing the act and then he said 'and two men in the audience tonight were there' - a spotlight then went to the north grandstand to shine on two Boer War veterans. I guess that if they were 20 years old in1900 that they would have been 87 during Centennial Year. I played myself in the 1985 Navy Tattoo that toured the country when it played here in Montreal
I served in the Canadian Army from 1961-66! Before unification!!!
Ty sir!!
You can never go wrong with the Red Ensign and the Maple Leaf Forever!
Outstanding a steering display of absolute pride and patriotic Duty towards country and queen very inspiring even in the year 2022 God bless you all
What a great video! I wish we still had bands like this in the RCN, Army and RCAF.....
Thanks for the comments. This video was shot by the CBC with the opening sequence at the old Empire Stadium in Vancouver. When you first see the fort, I was one of the four on the left front. Don't ask me which one because I can't remember. The four of us on each side were wearing an authentic replica of a uniform from the era of Louis XIV of France even down to the shoes. I wore glasses then but I couldn't wear them in the show so I had to follow the guy in front of me real close in the dark to get to my position before the lights came up. I was also in the Boer War scene 6 and modern band scene 9 before changing back into the Louis XIV uniform for the finale. I agree it was a wonderful show and one that should be repeated perhaps for 2017 but I'm not going to hold my breath hoping it will happen.
Wow there was a time when Canada was proud of its English and French heritage. Now I feel like a foreigner in my own country and I'm told I should be ashamed of our past. I don't think Canada will survive in 100 years.
+Prairielander You have obviously never been a foreigner in another country. Canada is now, and always has been a country of immigrants; many of whom were not english or french speaking people. Let's not forget that the first people to settle this land were First Nations who of course were not English speakers. The prairies for instance, has long been settled by Poles, Norwegians, Dutch, Swedes etc... Canada's survival and economic viability into the next 100 years and beyond is actually contingent upon immigration.
Over 50% of Canadians are people of color, we are comprised of literally hundreds of diverse ethnicities and cultures. We have evolved from being just from the two old Colonial Powers. Your place is to be a Canadian. if you are of French or English heritage than be proud of that but let all the other people we have welcomed from the rest of the world be Canadians too. And let them be proud of their heritage as well. No one can tell you to be ashamed of your past, I hardly think the French and English cultures are on the endangered list yet....try being Mongolian or Muslim or even First Nations and Inuit-the original Canadians.
I'd like to know who tells you to be ashamed of your own past. And the past, by the way, belongs to no one.
Same in the UK now, mate!
@@RU-zm7wj The entire world is invading Canada they are foreigners...
One of the finest spectacles I have ever watched in my life. Glad I was there to see it live
Thanks for the comment. Tattoo 1967 is 50 years old this year and there has never been any thing like it in all those years. Tattoo 1967 set a record that has never been broken, 157 shows 42 cities lasting 6 and half months from coast to coast. Oh, and I should add, this is a world record too. We will be having the 50th reunion in Halifax this July.
Your most welcome. I don't expect that there will be anything remotely as good this this year. Unless your reunion fills the bill.
Hmmmm. I don't think I'm going to make 2067 either. I was hoping that the Military would put on another Tattoo for 2017 but that's highly unlikely given what's going on in the world today and how the CAF is stretch out these days. It would probably cost upwards of $30M today to put on a stadium show like the one in 1967. Tattoo 1967 was a real crowd pleaser and made those who saw the show proud of their Country. It's too bad we didn't keep it up but as usual, we let it die and now all we have are our memories but I hope these videos I've placed here keep those memories alive.
I have published a book in October 2018 on Tattoo 1967 called "The Making of a Tattoo". It chronicles the development and performances of the show. The foreword for my book was written by Ian Fraser, the producer/director of the Tattoo. The book is sold online at bookstores in Canada, United States and the UK or can be ordered from the FriesenPress book store.
Keith, thanks so much for posting this. I was a member of the RCHA Band from Winnipeg, Manitoba and took part in this great event. It sure brings back a lot of memories and I did recognize some old familiar faces. Thanks again.
Maple leaf is still growing...always hope for the future. God Bless Canada.
My father mr gary joseph shannon was a drummer with the rcaf pipe band and he was a part of this tattoo. I watched this show as a young boy at the old landsdowne stadium in ottawa that same year. Thank you for this.
Absolutely spectacular. And happy belated Dominion Day! ❤️🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧
When I joned the Calgary Highlanders Pipes and Drums in 1987, the sheet music for the '67 finale medley was still a favourite, very interesting to see the actual Tattoo and the music being played 'back in the day'. Can't count how many times we played that finale medley 20 years later.
*** Wonderful video ****
Each time I see a Canadian Military Forces Band, I think of Canada's sacrifice in World War One, Two and Korea ... and those white crosses in Normandy, Belgium and Holland. Maple Leaf Forever.
I too saw the show at Fort George. It was spectacular in that open air location. I have never since seen such a moving experience. The air raid sequence with the searchlights was awesome.
I saw the Tattoo at Expo 67 at the Autostad (at night!) It was spectacular ... my first Tattoo and maybe still the best one.
The schools in the area were brought into one of the hangers at Camp Picton and treated to a dress rehearsal of this when I was in the 8th grade. I was13. It was still winter in the early part of 67. It was unforgetable
Thanks Sam, I remember those dress rehearsals and Picton. I've been back to Picton twice in the last 20 years even tho' I live in BC just to relive old memories. Check out my Tattoo '67 web page at tattoo67.com
Thanks Mr. Wilson for posting; great piece of historical footage.
I saw it in Ottawa at the EX, I still get a lump in my throat watching this clip
Hey Keith,.. I called Ron this afternoon, and he was thrilled to hear from you and your message,.. thanks for making his day!
I wish I was alive during the 1950s to 1970s
I was born in 2005 😔
I still have my red surge from my days before unification (talking about a knot that just can't be undone) Made of felt, real brass buttons, quilted (hot as hell) brass clip at the throat (pinch your skin and you are going down. Real gold trimmed high collar and cuffs RCE CHIMO!!!
An oldie but a goody, its all good stuff,long live the marching Bands.
Hello again; Thanks for the information, I will definitely visit your sites. I will pass this info on to some retired members who also participated in the tattoo. Thanks again for posting, sure brings back a lot of memories.
My unit from 3 Fld. Sqn. built this fort and the one in Victoria. We never had a chance to meet any of the men and women who performed. Wished we could have continued on. And now, in 2017, I get a chance to meet some of the personnel that were there, when we attend the Okanagan Tattoo in Vernon B.C. in July.
Times and countrys are changing around the world
some great marching bands Larry
Thanks Keith,.. Jack sent it to me,.. and I'll head over to visit Ron, we try to see him 1/week at least. I play at his retirement home as much as possible. He's 92 now,... he'll be very pleased,.. thanks!
After 100 years of Canadianhood! I wish i could live until 2067 to see another centennial celebration.
I don't remember that much about the show in Sherbrooke as I was 6 years old at the time. I was in the 1985 CF tattoo with the West Coast Naval Gun Run Team. The same original oak field gun carriages were still being used from the 1967 tattoo , on the bottoms of each carriage was a brass engraving with the year and date they were fabricated in H MC Dockyard Halifax.
Im not sure but i was in a Tattoo in the Esquimalt Arena, Im sure if it was 85 that year a PPCLI guy got stabbed with A Bayonet during a Demonstration But there was no Ambulance on site , Which was normal procedure with the Gun Runners on site
I remember seeing the Tattoo in Sherbrooke, Quebec at the Sports Palace
+Thanks for the comment. There were three shows in Sherbrooke (Le Palaise des Sports), one matinee and two evening performances between April 23 and 24, 1967. These performances were by the "blue train" group being their 19th, 20th and 21st shows. After Sherbrooke, they moved onto Trois Rivières for two shows on April 25 and 26 before turning west to North Bay and across to Prince George, BC which was their last train show on May 15th before heading for Victoria, meeting up with the "red train" (my group) for rehearsals for the stadium version of the show with 1700 performers. When all was said and done, we had done 155 shows between March 31st and October 11, 1967. We set a record for the longest military tattoo in Canadian history and perhaps the world, one that has never been repeated. I've recently posted a history of The Tattoo on my web page, tattoo67.com/index2.html.
We were in Soest, Germany. My Dad, Shaky Sheppard, served with 1 and 2 RCR. I was in the Werl Armed Forces school and sang in the choir. We went to the Netherlands and sang and danced for Queen Juliana.
I was also a brat in Soest from '59-'62. Dad served in the C Pro C.
Christine, please pass on the regards of many members of the Royal Canadian Engineers Band to Ron. I saw many of them on July 20th in Victoria at the service for Chuck Warr. John French, Rod Lansdell, Cliff Reardon, Don Singlehurst and a few others like myself who came along after Ron left the Band.
This is filmed, at least most of it, at the old Empire Stadium built for the 1954 British Empire Games then became the home of the BC Lions. It was a great old place...always cold and wet at night but the kids club stands at the north end was the place to be as a kid.
This is what being of British decent is and means...never give up!!!!!
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Does anyone know the march between “the Grenadier Guards” and the “RCAF march past”? 2:55
I think that was 'Hearts of Oak', Both RN and RCN.
Does anyone know name of the songs played in this video ?
Pier, go to my web page for the Tattoo at tattoo67.com and click on the Music link at the top of the page. All the tunes from the tattoo67 LP are listed there.
Thanks Keith. As you know I was in the group of Engineers out of Chilliwack that built this fort and the one in Vic. By this time, I had a few civilian friends that lived in the west end and rather then drive all the way back to Chilliwack each day, a couple of army types and myself stayed there. It was great. After the initial construction, all we had to do was come down in the morning, check the structure for safety, and that was it. Checked bikinis out at the beach for the rest of the days.
cool
What is the song title at 5:35? Any ideas?
I found it, Mexican Patrol by Los Paquitos, however it came out in 2001. I found it using my an app on my phone.
This is the only name that seems to be associated with it. Every time I scan for audio, the same name comes up.
I swear I have heard this before, it sounds well known... famous piece of music...?
You can find a sample audio here: www.microsoft.com/en-ie/store/music/album/los-paquitos/que-viva-mexico/8d6kgx59815j
That's it. Thank You so much.... I was driving myself crazy trying to find this song title. I thought it sounded like the song from The Dating Game... but I guess it wasn't.
Ya it drove me crazy too.
I'm sure someone knows the original version, the band may have made it in 2001, but its heard here and I may have have heard it before on some old movie/TV show.
Your very welcome :)
The song is called Tijuana Taxi by Herb Alpert from his Going Places album released in October 1965
I knew it was old. Thanks!
Whats the march at 2:02
Vive la Canadienne which I believe is the Regimental March of the Royal 22nd Reg. The Vandoos
Keith Wilson thank you
my brother was in 2014
Hi Andrew, I was with the RCE Band from Chilliwack and was on fanfares on the red train and stadium shows. Have you checked out my Tattoo 1967 web page at Tattoo67.com and the Tattoo 67 Facebook page? If you go to my web page make sure you sign my guest book. Glad you enjoyed the videos.
why no audience?
This was a dress rehearsal at the old Empire Stadium in Vancouver, BC prior to the first show at night on May 31, 1967. I was on fanfares at the start of the show. See the blue uniforms just below those in the gold uniforms 35 seconds into the video. 16 seconds into the video you'll see 4 fanfares each side of the opening in the fort. I was one of the 4 on the left side. Not sure why there were only 4 each side as there should have been 5 each side. Total of 30 fanfares, 10 French (Louis XIV era), 10 British (King George 3 era) and 10 at top with dress band uniforms.
Keith Wilson thx
Magnificent! Where are the spectators?
Most of the films done of the Tattoo were done during dress rehearsals therefore no audience. Public performance for the stadium shows were all after dark making it difficult for filming so the CBC & NFB films were mostly made during daylight.