I Wanna Be In The Cavalry - Corb Lund (Cover)
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- Опубликовано: 8 янв 2023
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What's your horse's name??? GO GOI GO!
Sunset, that way I'm always riding off into it
I own three Walker, Bill, and Skip
the only horse i have is on red dead redemption 2 and he's called riRder
Bliss
I would totally name my horse "COLM"
I... am a US Army Veteran. 10 years... as a Cavalry Scout.
This... is... my... JAM!!!
Thank you, Colm, for covering this song. Daniel introduced me to the original several years ago, and its kinda special to us, given that he was a Cav Scout. You are one of our favorite music makers, so having your voice belt out this song will be nothing less than amazing. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
Don't miss the follow up reprise to this one and Corb's Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier.
2nd Cav Jan 97 to March 02, 14th Cav April 02 to Dec 05
we just got shitfaced to this song after a ftx lol
This goes hard
hooah and all that shit
Lyrics, for anyone interested:
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
And I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna horse in the volunteer force that's riding forth at dawn
Please save, for me, some gallantry that will echo when I'm gone
And I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
I'd not a good foot soldier make, I'd be sour and slow at march
And I'd be sick on a navy ship, and the sea would leave me parched
But I'll be first in line if they'll let me ride. By god, you'll see my starch
Lope back o'er the heath with the laurel wreath underneath that vict'ry arch
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
And I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds, and I hear the cannons' roar
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
Let me earn my spurs in the battle's blur where the day is lost or won
I'll wield my lance as the ponies dance and the blackguards fire their guns
And a sabre keen, and a saddle carbine and an army Remington
Where the hot lead screams with the cold, cold steel let me be a cavalryman
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
And I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds, and I hear the cannons' roar
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
Let 'em play their flutes and stirrup my boots and place them back to front
For I won't be back on the rider-less black and I'm finished in my hunt
I wanna be in the cavalry if I must go off to war
I wanna be in the cavalry, but I won't ride home no more
Thanks!
Thank You!
I always loved the pairing with the Reprise at the end of the album
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
Courageous at first we took their worst, our positions we held stout
We clung to belief and we hung on the speech from our trusted leaders' mouths
Overwhelming odds and a hopeless cause and our cities overrun
There were them that said we was badly led and God were we outgunned
I lost count of the worthy mounts that from under me were cut
My favourite mare with her head in the air took the cannons in her gut
In the first two weeks on that bloody creek my brother lost his arm
Was only sixty days till all we prayed was get us home unharmed
O for the day that we signed our names and the well that we were wished
The men's congrats and the pats on the backs and the ladies that we kissed
The band that played and the grande parade and the patriotic shouts
All faded fast, didn't even last till the uniforms wore out
And there were none to replace nor to help us face the winters cold and bleak
That chilled to the bone the pneumonia prone and froze our bootless feet
Then the typhoid hit with its fevered fits, TB and dysentery
That proved in the end to have killed more men than the vilest enemy
We were finally forced to feed on horse and carcass we could scrounge
When the wagons stopped and we'd burnt their crops to charred and barren ground
With morale in doubt and our pride run out no honour did I see
All I seen were a thousand dreams piled dead in front of me
@Thomas Lucey Same here! First time I heard it was a cover by Seth Staton Watkins and I listened to the pair like 3 or 4 times on repeat lol
@@Nmc01236 the while album of Corbs is fun, I highly recommend it
If I had to be in the cavalry, the good steed I’d want under me would be an M-1 Abrams.
Duuude! I found this song a couple weeks ago, and thought “dang, Colm would love this.” Sooo hyped
Lol I actually suggested he do this song quite a while back on another of his videos
Here's another one of Corbs songs. ruclips.net/video/c3rANplXiCM/видео.html&ab_channel=CorbLund-Topic
ruclips.net/video/BiMUOuYUy1w/видео.html
Now he needs to do Battle Hymn of the Republic
@@Sapphiros I think the original version of the Battle Hymn is best, John Brown's Body.
Great to hear Corb getting covered! He's an Albertan treasure!
(Anyone who likes this song, go listen to the entire album 'Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!' The title track alone is great.)
Horse Soldier immediately shoots down the notion that horses are a girly thing. Thousands of years of riding strong, and we're meant to be dismounted, now?
I grew up not far from Taber. That boys an actual legend.
@@hallowedbeyourdays, nah, it just doesn't view girly as innately bad.
@@asliwins337 Well then, where are the horse guys - future cavaliers, if you will - in this day and age? Have you heard of a masculine horse-movie? I see in other climes boys calling each other riders, but they don't know their way around a saddle.
@@hallowedbeyourdays, I live in rural Australia and see no shortage of people of any gender that ride horses. I'm also not sure why you want to make this a gender thing?
Ahh, another fine song from the man. Colm delivers more consistently than the freakin mailman!
Amen
I love how he can make any song sound like it originated from Ireland
Historically, most of the plains war army was Irish recruited from the boats. Go watch the Director Ford Cavalry movie trilogy and you will see it depicted.
@@caper2x This song is about the civil war as well, with this version being focused on the union and the reprise being focussed on the confederates. Either way, the Irish were fighting in both wars.
the irish man sounds like he is from ireland....huh
@@pintoffanta2510neither song was intended to be about either specific side , just about what it was like to be in the Calvary during said war for both side
@@fanofthingsingeneral4670 I'm not saying that corb Lund meant it in a certain way or not but if you listen to the lyrics it's very clear that each version portrays one side of the war.
This is what I'll sing to my draft officer when WW3 starts.
I don’t think we’ve got much in the way of horses or lances these days, unless you want to get *really* creative, of course, that just means our mounts are steel these days, and often the cannon’s roar comes from said mount.
@@The_Murder_Party Well in Britain we have, Horse Guards and Life Guards and Dragoon Guards who still have horses during ceremonies, but those are hard to get into.
@@catthomas3097 you know what, that's fair
Honest to God respect 🫡
The Ukraine has shown how vulnerable modern cavalry is to drones. $10 million Abrams tanks get blown up by $500 drones.
As a Canadian, I am happy to see the love for Corb Lund!
He’s got some Stan Rogers too!
@@wanderdragon1075 weirdly enough I found this song because.of a comment on a Stan Rogers song.
Now do the reprise! And Corb's Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier while you're at it, would love to hear your take on that one!
I second this
Definitely second Horse Soldier!
Yes, please!
Hear, hear!
My first thought was "horse soldier, horse soldier when"
You know…the subtle desperation in these lyrics…it reminds me of how my dad avoided being drafted into the Army.
He joined the Marines.
Then you’ll love the reprised version of the song. Get your tissues.
You Never fail to rouse the Irish blood, within me! Thanks Colm! G'day from Australia. 🙋♀️ 😍 🇦🇺
Dude as a Cavalry Scout thank you, this song means a lot after waking up to it every morning with my platoon during training rotations.
🎶"I want to be in the cavalry," he would say before the war,
"I want a good steed under me," said my brother proud and sure,
When that bugle did sound and it all came down to the cannon's thunderous roar
He rode away on a stallion grey, but he won't ride home no more. 🎶
Nice!
A third song in this style from the POV of a civilian would be neat. Too bad I think Corb Lund ded.
@@ParasaurolophusEwanquick search says hes not Dead.
Might not have written anything but hes alive
Horse soldier! Horse soldier! When?
The soldiers ride the horses
A piece of trivia that's interesting to me is that Corb Lund gave a writing credit to Stan Rogers for the tune. The original called "The Idiot" is a song of rare excellence in its own right but these lyrics give it a whole new life. Colm gave it a stunning treatment as always. :D
Retired Armored Cav 21 years Abrams crew. My steeds name. Chivas Regal III. Gold and silver spurs. Well done sir you did the song justice.
I already know this is going to be absolutely amazing.
20 years a Cavalryman, 44 countries. Doesn’t matter the nation or people this song is timeless and all I have to say is best job I ever had 😘
Oh, I can't WAIT for this!! Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier would be so good with your voice too... Perhaps for a future video?
Oh my God I needed this and I never even realized. Great song!
I can FEEL the pride and righteous fury of old Erin in this.
I heard this already on RUclips music and you completely nailed it. It sounded amazing
Colm, this is amazing. If you enjoyed making this, I'm sure the rest of your fans and I would love to hear "Horse Soldier, Horse Soldier" also by Corb Lund.
I was in the Navy and never saw any combat but man do I want to be in the cavalry. This song makes me want to go back in time and ride with Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders
My oldest remembered Irish ancestor was a union officer in the civil war. He was held in Andersonville at one point. Bad time and place and uniform to be an Irishman. If you know anything about American culture at that time. However, I’m not really incredibly Irish myself. I’m 93%something else. But there is interesting piece of history for a family member I am somehow a direct descendant of, without being incredibly Irish
Is Colm not the most underrated cover artist? He's far more skilled than most and yet still doesn't even have a million subs? What kind of sense does that make.
Colm, remember to do the Reprise, too. That's the other side of the coin. This was inspired by the Union side. Reprise for the rebels. I am surprised by the number of cavalry-related songs you found around.
Came down here to make sure that this was said. We need the second half of the story.
I always took it as this was the young recruit with his mind full of adventure and glory, while the reprise was the weary veteran who only wants to go home and put it all behind him.
Honestly, I don't think that's really the Confederate version. If you're putting it as that? Guy, I'm going to tell you that war sucks for all involved. Even the "winners" good people coming home in caskets doesn't have a side. And before you call me a neo-confederate! My dad was a green beret, and I served in the Navy. I wanna be in the cavalry is the optimistic new recruit, Reprise is the "lucky" cavalry man that comes back.
Pretty sure both versions are supposed to be by the same person, but yes, Colm, please do the reprise too!
The reprise is so depressing but it really shows the other side of the coin, which I personally love
I was in the cavalry -- 2nd.of the 7th. Air Cav, Div. Vietnam 66/67 --not on horses but in Helicopters. Key the song--Garry Owens--still gives me goosebumps at 76 years old.
Never heard a war song have such a vibrant tone to it; you did this justice Colm!
OH MY GOD YES!!! The crossover I never knew I needed!
So if you're doing "I Wanna Be in the Cavalry", does this mean you're also going to do the Reprise of it at a later date? And of course, since they're related musically, how about "The Idiot" by Stan Rogers?
Seconding the latter.
Just so long as he doesn't have the ego to flip the message, like a certain other artist....
Colm doing a cover of “The Idiot” would be great
@@stantrien8106 couldn't agree more. Beautiful song. Beautiful message, would love to see someone more recent do it the justice it deserves.
Can't tell you how much I was disappointed about what happened with the *other* cover artist*
@@imperialphoenix1229 what happened?
@@fallingskies8991 another cover artist by the moniker seth station made a cover of 'the idiot' by stan rogers
A beautiful piece about a working man who left his home to grind away in a factory chose to do so because he wouldn't compromise his morals by living off of government wellfare.
Featuring it's most iconic line "I could have stayed to take the doll, but I'm not one of those. I take nothing free and that makes me, an idiot, I suppose" This is most commonly interpreted as meaning 'some may call me an idiot for turning down money, but it goes against my morals'
Seth had the bright idea to write an extra verse on top of it that essentially translated to 'yes, you are an idiot' and put up a karl marx quote on screen.
You know... the guy who created the concept of socialism, an authoritarian governing system that's the basis for both communism and classical fascism. Because that's definitely the message a song about hard work in spite of the government was trying to send, that everything should be owned and controlled by the government.
TLDR: he covered a very libertarian song about hard work and added literal communist propaganda to the end of it
You jerk I just got this song out of my head. Now there is 3 excellent versions of this banger
Former sailor, I was fortunate enough to transfer to the Army and be posted with a aviation recon unit and managed to earn my golden spurs in Iraq. :)
This was... sad in one hand, but just so beautiful in the other, can't stop replaying!!
HORSE SOLDIER, HORSE SOLDIER!!!
I'm a Hussar, I'm a Hun, I'm a wretched Englishman;
Routing Bonaparte at Waterloo.
I'm a Dragoon on a Dun, I'm a Cossak on the run;
I'm a horse soldier, timeless through and through.
This. Favorite song by Corb Lund, hands down.
YES!!!! This is going to be AWESOME!!!!
"I Wanna Be In The Cavalry" is a unique entry in the realm of folk songs. It was written by Canadian singer-songwriter Corb Lund and released in 2007 on his album "Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!". The song's lyrics are a captivating mix of historical longing and gritty determination, painting a vivid picture of a man yearning for the cavalry battles of a bygone era. The song's popularity grew among both folk fans and those who simply admired its raw energy, and it quickly became one of Lund's signature tunes.
Secondary Source:
Grant, Kieran. "Corb Lund Wants to be in the Cavalry, so do I." The Toronto Sun. July 9, 2009.
I find it fascinating, how sometimes you can make a good guess on what part of a Songs melody sounds like solely from the title.
Oh whooho you listened to me!!!
Well probably not but I've literally been waiting a year for you to cover this masterpiece now give me your goddamn patreon you deserve money for this.
*Edit* commented before listening to this. After listening, holy shit that kicked ass. This has made me so happy. You have the seal of approval from a humble veteran.
I found this song a few weeks ago. Absolutely love it
Whats the old saying? A brave man joins the calvary, a smart man joins the artillery
Infantry is for the strong. Artillery is for the smart.
Cavalry is for the brave.
I was in the cavalry when I served. Never knew my grandfather, but apparently he was in the cavalry too. The little things
This is glorious.
Amazing as always. Mr McGuinness, you should try doing Battle Hymn of the Republic in your Irish Trad style, preferably the original full version. I think it'd sound spectacular.
That moustache look like colonel in Polish People army during cold war.
You put a tear in this old Cavalryman's eye Colm...2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment Jan 1997 to March 2002, 14th Cavalry April 2002 to December 2005
You should listen to Corb Lund's entire original album, "Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!". There's a bunch of amazing songs on there.
@@evilspoons been there done that got the t-shirt old son. I actually suggested Colm do this song quite a while back.
@@aaronsanborn4291 Nice, I've been a big fan of this album ever since I started hearing some from it on the CBC Radio 3 podcasts (that sadly no longer exist). They played a few songs before the album even released.
I am binge-listening this masterpiece today. 💜💜
Why does this song slap so hard, I have zero military background, have no idea how to ride a horse but can’t stop listening to the song.
Passion and bravery are contagious.
This hits different upon hearing the new Calvary reprise cover.
yes yesss love this song
Halfway down the trail to Hell, in a shady meadow green -
Are the souls of all dead troopers camped near a good old-time canteen -
And this eternal resting place is known as Fiddler's Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell, the Infantry are seen -
Along with the Engineers, Artillery & Marines -
For none but the shade of Cavalrymen dismount at Fiddler's Green.
Though some go curving down the trail to seek a warmer scene -
No trooper ever gets to Hell 'till he's emptied his canteen -
And so rides back to drink again with friends at Fiddler's Green.
And so, when Man & Horse go down beneath a saber keen -
Or in roaring charge of fierce melee, you stop a bullet clean -
And the injuns come to claim your scalp, just empty your canteen -
And put your pistol to your head and go to Fiddler's Green!
Been listening to this on Spotify all week and it blows the original out of the water.
Bless you Colm, this is outstanding work. My son and I started horse riding a couple of months ago and every time we drive there this is blasting in the car, he really loves this song. Stay awesome mate.
A real boot to boot, heart to heart, ride to glory and a handsome grave foot stomper, well done!
Fighting on horses yeah
Holy muesli, I just listened to the original for the first time, and now that I know how much you spiced up the song, it's even more awesome! Those vocal harmonies are glorious!
I was in the 1st Calvary Div. for my time in the Army. A company 8th Engr BN and 2nd Batt 7th Cavalry Regiment
ANOTHER TRIUMPH COLM!
Seriously. What a talented singer, amazing stuff. 🙂
Glorious cover, as always!
I hope you cover the reprise version eventually, I love the contrast of the two versions and would love to hear your take on it.
The reprise version resembles the confederacy and the this version resembles the union in the civil war. Thats why there is such a contrast
I never wanted to be in the Cavalry. Until now. And now I want nothing more. 💕
Hi colm Mcguinness I'm proud of my Irish ancestory I've always loved Irish music and Scottish Music it's so relaxing and magical I wish I lived in Ireland 🇮🇪 I love your music videos on RUclips best videos ever keep up the great work mate and make Ireland proud I wish I could travel on a plane because I would come visit Ireland and see the highlands and see the medieval history behind it always being fascinated in Irish Music could sleep and listen to it all day god bless you mate and God bless Ireland 🇮🇪 bye.
Just listening to this after finding out my 5x Great Grandfather was Irish lol
Well the name Aidan should have been a giveaway
Part of it is lighting but you have one of the more expressive faces I've seen. Plus your sheer range. Going from wrathful song of an undead damned soul to relegious hymnal that is mourning, to this jaunty little tune of wanting to join up and be part of the cavalry.
You are a man of many talents.
Any chance yo ucould do more tracks of you and the lady because your vocal overlap is just plain amazing to listen to.
A few years ago, I met a former trooper who was 100 years old and still remembered his mount’s name.
Of all the horses I own or have owned, the best one was Cody. I got him when he was 4 years old and he died at age 29.
Perfect marching song, for horses and men!
Great Voice! Good job!!!!
The reprise is the end of the song.
JHS
US Army
1/7 CAV “Comanches” 2007-2012
Garry Owen!
Percussion is just perfect here goddamn
I know my unit's history is in field artillery, but as one of a select few active duty soldiers who actually rode horses for a living, there rly is something special about horse soldiers. Probably similar to MP dog handlers, you really get a connection with your horses. And those Caissons go rolling along!
Once again an amazing rendition, also nice stache, you are now qualified to be a detective 😁
Your music is so amazing! Your voice is incredible and the whole rendition captivated me start to finish. 10/10 No notes.
That mustache is something I did not think I needed but now that you have it I really want it to stay!
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna horse in the volunteer force that's riding forth at dawn
Please save for me some gallantry that will echo when I'm gone
I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
I'd not a good foot soldier make, I'd be sour and slow at march
And I'd be sick on a navy ship, and the sea would leave me parched
But I'll be first in line if they'll let me ride, by god, you'll see my starch
Lope back o'er the heath with the laurel wreath underneath that vict'ry arch( repeats chorus)
Let me earn my spurs in the battle's blur where the day is lost or won
I'll wield my lance as the ponies dance and the blackguards fire their guns
A sabre keen, and a saddle carbine and an army Remington
Where the hot lead screams with the cold, cold steel let me be a cav'lryman( instrumental solo/ repeats chorus)
Let 'em play their flutes and stirrup my boots and place them back to front
For I won't be back on the rider-less black and I'm finished in my hunt
I wanna be in the cavalry if I must go off to war
I wanna be in the cavalry, but I won't ride home no more
One of my favorite songs? Covered by one of my favorite artists on youtube?
This was a treat to listen to, I salute you sir!
May you please put your own unique twist on the song mountain dew by the Dubliners, that would be dope AF
BET!
Man, this really made my school day less crap. Thanks.
As somebody who joined the army in 1998 as a 19D (cavalry scout) i approve of this song.
Not that i have any right. I got injured in basic and sent home.
Your harmonizing and instrumental work continue to blow me away! Would love to see your take on Horse Soldier.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO THE REPRISE VERION OF THIS SONG NEXT! I BET IT WOULD SOUND AMAZING
Why cant i stop listening to this? WHAT KIND OF MIND CONTROL POWERS DO YOU POSESS MAN!!!! All that aside this song is damn good
Reprise would be awesome
i've said this before but i think a cover of oak and ash and thorn would be great, love your work!
Thank you, this and the reprise are some of my favorite songs!
I would love if you eventually follow this with the reprise, I think you would sing it beautifully.
Corb rocks. He's got dozens of excellent songs.
This is a great cover!
My first active-duty assignment in the U.S. Army was to Troop D 10th U.S. Cavalry....Also known as the Bastard Sons of The 194th....I had assignments to regular armored units afterwards....But I'll always be Cav....Bury me under the red and white! Ready And Forward! All others follow as best you can!
Bro Yes! Corb Lund is already killer, you made it 1000x times better!
I wonder if there are artillery, navy, and infantry versions of this song? If so, I'd love to hear them in Colm's voice. Best representative.🥺😂The cavalry song you sang made me want to join the cavalry. 😍🤩👍
There aren't version of this song for those, but the US Artillery has "The Caissons go rolling along", and the Infantry has a couple of official songs, but I think "Dogface Soldier" might be what you're looking for.
@@tearzaloren8194 Thanks a bunch! ❤
I was telling my mates at work that there this man colm not only can sing songs that makes your bone shiver, but he also has the sweaters to warm them right up too
Love
Hells yeah! There's a lot of classic American country music I thought you'd sound awesome with, this being one of them! Look forward to the release!
Hey now, Corb Lund's Canadian my dude.
@@evilspoons So is Dean Brody, Shania Twain, and several others. American country was meant to describe style vs nationality. Keith Urban's auzzie but is Nashville legend.
I wanna hear you do the reprise now
Brings me back to when I was in the service as a Cavalry Scout a few years ago. Best worst times of my life. Thanks for covering this sir.
I am so here for the covers coming out for this song and others in the same sphere. Hope to see more all around.
An absolutely gorgeous cover as always!
Everyone is already telling you to do the reprise so I won't... beat a dead horse... but on another note I think you would do an amazing cover of the chemical workers song!
Edit: HE DID IT AND IT SOUNDS AMAZING
Heard this on Spotify yesterday. It's not quite as good as the original IMHO, but is now my favorite cover of the song. Looking forward to the video version tomorrow. :)
Modern cavalry composes of fast armored vechicles. So yes, I want to be in the cavalry. Give me a tank
Why does he look so good with every style of facial hair