My favorite full band version is the Paste Studios one. The shuffle beat and the chord Andrew plays after "beat their chests and swear they're gonna rise again" kills it. This version has a sweeter bass sound, though.
Brave men fall with a battle cry Tears fill the eyes of their loved ones And their brothers in arms So it went, for Joseph Warren It should have been different It could have been easy His rank could have saved him But a country unborn needs bravery And it spread like wildfire Wildfire From the ashes grew sweet liberty Like the seeds of the pines when the forest burns They open up, grow and burn again It should have been different It could have been easy But too much money rolled in To ever end slavery The cry for war spread like wildfire Wildfire Wildfire Civil War came, Civil War went Brother fought brother, the South was spent But it's true demise was hatred Passed down through the years It should have been different It could have been easy But pride has a way of holding too firm to history And it burns like wildfire Wildfire Wildfire I was born a southern son In a small southern town where the rebels run wild They beat their chest and they swear We're gonna rise again It should have been different It could have been easy The day that old Warren died Hate should have gone with him But here we are, caught in the wildfire Wildfire Wildfire Wildfire Wildfire
I know that I am "way late" to this party. But, I love this! Absolutely! I am "drawn" to this... And, the story of Dr. Warren. "Where danger is, dear mother, there must your son be. Now is no time for any of American’s children to shrink from any hazard. I will set her free or die." - Dr. Joseph Warren When the British taunted that the patriots wouldn’t fight, he declared, “I hope I shall die up to my knees in blood!” Joseph Warren is forever stamped in our minds as the hero who lost his life on Bunker Hill, at the early age of 34. Brave men fall with a battle cry Tears fill the eyes of their loved ones and their brothers in arms So it went, for Joseph Warren It should have been different, it could have been easy His rank could have saved him, but a country unborn needs bravery And it spread like wildfire....
There's a small music venue in Winchester in the UK called The Railway. I love the place. It's everything a small music venue should be, and it's right near my house. I had tickets to see this band Mandolin Orange play there. I saw the listing on the venue's website and thought they sounded like my sort of thing. I bought one album to try and get into them a little - Such Jubilee, quickly followed by another This side of Jordan, quickly followed by another Quiet Little Room. By the time the show came around, they were my new favourite band, and I was listening to them on pretty much constant rotation... It turned out my wife had tickets to go and see Carlos Acosta with her sister on the same night, so I stayed home and looked after the children. I like to think that my empty chair had a wonderful night. I hope I get the opportunity again. These days I just call them my favourite band.
Tragic that you didn't get to see them. But family must come first! I'm in UK and hope to see them live, too! And listen to their song called 'Time to Make Time'. Perfect for lock-down! Best wishes
Having grown up in southern PA just walking distance from Gettysburg, with hours and hours spent exploring that battlefield, this resonates across my memories and across that rolling country.
Just back from Frederick, Maryland show this evening, one word, real music, inspirational. OK that's more than one word. New fan I will keep on listening and sending videos to all my friends.
Absolutely amazing song. Joseph Warren was a founding father who fought in the revolutionary war, but later in the song alludes to Warren’s hate didn’t die with him and carried over into the civil war and people of the south. Just thought it was an interesting connection. I’m ashamed to say I just recently discovered these amazing artists and can’t get enough. Please keep making amazing music.
I’ve been listening to Watchouse fka Mandolin Orange for several years now thanks to my young son-in-law Zach and his wonderful taste in music. I too was instantly drawn to this Poignant song with it’s amazing lyrics and beautiful harmony. I’ve listened to it dozens and dozens of times and as a history buff, it really speaks to me on a deep level. So grateful to this group.
Such a talented duo Could listen to them all day (and have) Wildfire album took a little while but is another great release Such Jubilee probably my favourite but they are all great Live they are superb
This is the way music suppose to sound. These are real musicians. Real music. That rap garbage is everything that is wrong with music. It could never compare to beautiful meaningful music like this.
I think I listened to about 5 different versions of this song 50 times the last week I discovered it this might be my favorite
Probably the very best rendition... and you must listen to Boots of Spanish Leather, whew...
Love how they take their time with this version. In no rush to get anywhere, love it.
I'm right there right now. This song aches in the marrow of my bones.
yes, I keep listening and listening - so much about this song is just spot on perfect, in shaping, lyrics, phrasing, rendering.
My favorite full band version is the Paste Studios one. The shuffle beat and the chord Andrew plays after "beat their chests and swear they're gonna rise again" kills it. This version has a sweeter bass sound, though.
Brave men fall with a battle cry
Tears fill the eyes of their loved ones
And their brothers in arms
So it went, for Joseph Warren
It should have been different
It could have been easy
His rank could have saved him
But a country unborn needs bravery
And it spread like wildfire
Wildfire
From the ashes grew sweet liberty
Like the seeds of the pines when the forest burns
They open up, grow and burn again
It should have been different
It could have been easy
But too much money rolled in
To ever end slavery
The cry for war spread like wildfire
Wildfire
Wildfire
Civil War came, Civil War went
Brother fought brother, the South was spent
But it's true demise was hatred
Passed down through the years
It should have been different
It could have been easy
But pride has a way of holding too firm to history
And it burns like wildfire
Wildfire
Wildfire
I was born a southern son
In a small southern town where the rebels run wild
They beat their chest and they swear
We're gonna rise again
It should have been different
It could have been easy
The day that old Warren died
Hate should have gone with him
But here we are, caught in the wildfire
Wildfire
Wildfire
Wildfire
Wildfire
Thx.. nice.
Wow this song is as genius as it sounds! So much emotion.
I know that I am "way late" to this party. But, I love this! Absolutely! I am "drawn" to this... And, the story of Dr. Warren.
"Where danger is, dear mother, there must your son be. Now is no time for any of American’s children to shrink from any hazard. I will set her free or die." - Dr. Joseph Warren
When the British taunted that the patriots wouldn’t fight, he declared, “I hope I shall die up to my knees in blood!”
Joseph Warren is forever stamped in our minds as the hero who lost his life on Bunker Hill, at the early age of 34.
Brave men fall with a battle cry
Tears fill the eyes of their loved ones and their brothers in arms
So it went, for Joseph Warren
It should have been different, it could have been easy
His rank could have saved him, but a country unborn needs bravery
And it spread like wildfire....
A Masterpiece. Perfect timing everywhere in this tune.
"...but its true demise was hatred passed down through the years." What an incredible line. Nailed it.
PS- Who in the world could dislike this song?
Bigots.
One of those chest beaters, no doubt.
I came here looking for it. Honestly, I'm shocked that I don't see it :P
Every now and then a song comes along.....................
Nailed it.
This one sets the soul ablaze!
Pristine. Pure. Rooted deep in the soul. The words, the sounds... they seem to flow effortlessly.
There's a small music venue in Winchester in the UK called The Railway. I love the place. It's everything a small music venue should be, and it's right near my house. I had tickets to see this band Mandolin Orange play there. I saw the listing on the venue's website and thought they sounded like my sort of thing. I bought one album to try and get into them a little - Such Jubilee, quickly followed by another This side of Jordan, quickly followed by another Quiet Little Room. By the time the show came around, they were my new favourite band, and I was listening to them on pretty much constant rotation... It turned out my wife had tickets to go and see Carlos Acosta with her sister on the same night, so I stayed home and looked after the children. I like to think that my empty chair had a wonderful night. I hope I get the opportunity again. These days I just call them my favourite band.
Tragic that you didn't get to see them. But family must come first! I'm in UK and hope to see them live, too! And listen to their song called 'Time to Make Time'. Perfect for lock-down! Best wishes
Having grown up in southern PA just walking distance from Gettysburg, with hours and hours spent exploring that battlefield, this resonates across my memories and across that rolling country.
So poignant today. Thank you for putting words and music to our thoughts.
I love this on so many levels....your music makes my Virginia soul smile to the core. thanks for sharing
Just back from Frederick, Maryland show this evening, one word, real music, inspirational. OK that's more than one word. New fan I will keep on listening and sending videos to all my friends.
Musicians and music like this are very rare.
This song sings to my soul, the words are just so true, i just love it, makes me have Goose bumbs every time.❤❤❤
I love this. Real. I may have to buy a ticket or two. Thank you. Thank you so much.
This is so so good cant get enough of these guys... and gals eh!
Such an absolutely amazing song!! I love it!
Absolutely amazing song. Joseph Warren was a founding father who fought in the revolutionary war, but later in the song alludes to Warren’s hate didn’t die with him and carried over into the civil war and people of the south.
Just thought it was an interesting connection.
I’m ashamed to say I just recently discovered these amazing artists and can’t get enough.
Please keep making amazing music.
I’ve been listening to Watchouse fka Mandolin Orange for several years now thanks to my young son-in-law Zach and his wonderful taste in music. I too was instantly drawn to this
Poignant song with it’s amazing lyrics and beautiful harmony. I’ve listened to it dozens and dozens of times and as a history buff, it really speaks to me on a deep level. So grateful to this group.
My favorite song, favorite band, favorite female vocalist/musician, favorite male vocalist/musician! Thanks!
Awesome song and performance
Hauntingly beautiful song.
I’m totally hooked on your music, thank you,,,,
What a damn cool Song. It Hits me from the first Second.
Absolutely in love with these guys officially
It’s official ✊🏽
Beautiful...love it ‼
So smooth! So talented and gifted! Wishing you well!
This guy is so calm and relaxing.I love him.such good musicians here.wow
Great song 🔥
Come to Slovakia please!
Incredibly Heart felt song... Brings out True emotion in every note!
Heard you at the Ryman...unbelievable!! Thanks for your music!!
That’s heavy duty. Great song.
Please come to Glasgow for Celtic Connections. We’d love to see you
Brilliant!!
Beautiful.
For me and I may be mistaken... This young man has a silk voice like Steve Earl... Different. But very close. This quartet is amazing.
Reminds me of James Taylor
Beautiful song.
Friggin amazing stuff.
❤❤❤
Who is the guitarist who plays the white guitar? He sounded spectacular in Philly and I want to find his music
That's Josh Oliver!
No it's andrew luck in the offseason
This calms my inner demons
beautiful.
Sweet !!!
Come back to London!
Soul.
Such a talented duo
Could listen to them all day (and have)
Wildfire album took a little while but is another great release
Such Jubilee probably my favourite but they are all great
Live they are superb
👍🏻
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wow only 9,363 views. Hell nine thousand of them are mine!!!
Lol
Masterful songwriting and performance. I love you all!
Si alguien la puede subtitular en Español ❤ 🥹 porfis se lo agradecería mucho 💫🙏
Emily , I love you !!!
they should have had Mandolin Orange on the Marty Stuart show
Be not hate
This is the way music suppose to sound. These are real musicians. Real music. That rap garbage is everything that is wrong with music. It could never compare to beautiful meaningful music like this.
Gloria Evans DAMN RIGHT
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