I am a Falklands veteran, thirty years ago I was at Fitzroy when the Sir Gallahad got hit and fifty men died, I spent the next twelve hours tending to the badly burned, maimed and dying. Five days later I was in the thick of battle and a further fifty men died. For the first time in thirty years I attended a local remembrance day service. I wore a white poppy, as I now believe that war is not the answer. A man looked at me wearing the poppy and called me a coward.
@littledikkins2
7 жыл бұрын
Combat Medic (or equivalent)? My late husband was one during WW2 and he pretty much felt the same way.
@RoasterMcdougalify
7 жыл бұрын
The man calling you a coward is an epic tool.
@corriesglee
6 жыл бұрын
You're no coward, Sir. Ignore that ass.
@mikeseigle5560
6 жыл бұрын
God bless you, sometimes there are no good paths.
@deedee5541
5 жыл бұрын
Respect to you brother
@Josh_Fredman
12 жыл бұрын
This is a two-tissue tune. Caught me out of the blue. I was playing chess listening to this in the background, and by the end of the song I was staring off into space with tears rolling down my cheeks. (This happens to me with Corries songs sometimes. Especially "The Green Fields of France.") I could always tell The Corries were good people in so many ways, and now I would dare to guess they were on the right side of sexual equality, too. Bravo! Beautiful.
@murdochmclennan3510
5 жыл бұрын
Don't bet on it [their being on the right side of sexual equality].
@jmercaldo
4 жыл бұрын
I mean, they didn't write either of those songs. They chose to sing them, which must count for something, but...
@caxperscott1132
3 жыл бұрын
@@murdochmclennan3510 actually they werent too bad. I saw them as a very young girl in one of the last decent gigs before roy got ill. They signed my programe in the bar at his majesties theatre . They asked what my favourite was and i said this. They asked why and i said daddy was a soldier but i was going to be a fighter pilot. They didnt dismiss it.
@KittyStarlight
Жыл бұрын
That's pretty neat of them. I believe in them as people and I do think that they cared a lot about all the songs they sang. They sang them that way and I for one do not choose to believe that they were only acting. May someone sometime see this post in a few years just as I saw yours, and may someone in the future get inspired by these posts too.
@KittyStarlight
Жыл бұрын
"Seeing more to their existences than mothers, daughters, wives." They believed it, truly, I think. Certainly I do.
@mpredwing
3 жыл бұрын
The first time it was fathers, The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away with drums and guns. But you never thought to question. You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. You barely just remember The tears your mother she'd As she sat and read the papers Through the lists and lists of dead. And the gold frame held a photogragh Your mother kissed each night. And the door frame held a shocked And silent stranger from the frae. And twenty-one years later, You had children of your own. The trumpets sounded once again, And the soldier boys were gone. But you made their guns and drove their trucks And you tended to their wounds. At night you kissed their photograph And prayed for safe returns. The first time it was fathers, The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away with drums and guns. But you never thought to question. You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. And when it was all over You had to learn again To be just wives and mothers, Tho' you'd done the work of men. But you worked to help the needy And you never trod on toes. And the photo on the mantlepiece Struck a happy family pose. But your daughters grew to women And your little boys to men. And you wished that you were dreaming When the call up came up again. But you bravely smiled and held your tears As you proudly waved goodbye. But the photo on the mantel piece It always made you cry. The first time it was fathers, The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away wi' drums and guns. But you never thought to question. You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. Now you're getting older And in time the photos fade. In widowhood you sit there And reflect on the parade. And the passing of your memories How your daughter change their lives. Seeing more to their existences Than mothers, daughters, wives. The first time it was fathers, The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away with drums and guns. But you never thought to question. You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. Aye you never thought to question. You just went on with your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. Songwriters: Small Judith Margaret
@mullofoban
Жыл бұрын
An absolute gem of an antiwar song - the lyrics are so heart breaking yet totally real. This is the Corries at their best - wonderful.
@user-lk6oj4bu1k
5 ай бұрын
Wonderful Corries❤❤
@magbrown1
7 жыл бұрын
Never heard anything so beautiful in my life.
@MrSameeg
10 жыл бұрын
Brought a Tear to my eye and I'm a 67 year old bloke
@axelscrivener9711
4 жыл бұрын
Same here mate from a 28 year old bloke.
@juliajanssens8432
4 жыл бұрын
The first time it was fathers The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away with drums and guns. But you never thought to question You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ You barely just remember The tears your mother shed As she sat and read the paper Through the lists and lists of dead. And the gold frame held a photograph Your mother kissed each night. And the door frame held a shocked And silent stranger from the fight. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ And twenty-one years later, You had children of your own. The trumpets sounded once again And the soldier boys were gone. But you made their guns and drove their trucks And you tended to their wounds. At night you kissed their photograph And prayed for safe returns. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ The first time it was fathers, The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away with drums and guns. But you never thought to question. You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ And when it was all over You had to learn again To be just wives and mothers, Tho' you'd done the work of men. But you worked to help the needy And you never trod on toes. And the photo on the mantlepiece Struck a happy family pose. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ But your daughters grew to women And your little boys to men. And you wished that you were dreaming When the call up came up again. But you bravely smiled and held your tears As you proudly waved goodbye. But the photo on the mantel piece It always made you cry. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ The first time it was fathers, The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away wi' drums and guns. But you never thought to question. You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ Now you're getting older And in time the photos fade. In widowhood you sit there And reflect on the parade. And the passing of your memories How your daughters change their lives. Seeing more to their existences Than mothers, daughters, wives. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ The first time it was fathers, The last time it was sons In between your husbands Marched away with drums and guns. But you never thought to question. You just went on wi' your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡ Aye you never thought to question. You just went on with your lives. Cause all they taught you who to be, Was mothers, daughters, wives. ♡♡♡ ♡ ♡♡♡
@HAYDENANDMILOINLOVE
11 жыл бұрын
The Green Fields of France and this song always make me cry :')
@casperscott1201
5 жыл бұрын
My husband and I both served multiple tours in Afghanistan. I did a turn in Iraq. I came home with 3 fractures on my scull, a buggered left leg and a chest trauma. I am the lucky one. Even though I was left epilepsy that will probably kill me. Mates lost limbs left blink and some insane. My husband came home in a box. Leaving me a crippled widow in my 30s. I was a daughter and a wife, I was also in the fire. My point is even after it all my generation was lucky we were equal , my wounds are proof of that. My loss makes me understand my mother and grandmother went through
@casperscott1201
5 жыл бұрын
Closing Cassie channel, she has fought her last battle and gone home to God and more importantly her husband. One hell of a warrior. It was an honour
@mpredwing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service, and God bless you.
@jamesmacpherson1182
3 жыл бұрын
Bless you both
@moraggrant9856
6 жыл бұрын
11th November 2018 is the centenary of Armistice Day and Rememberance Sunday falls on the same day. Let it mean something!!! Songs such as this should remind us of the futility of war. The past is as important as the future but have we learned anything.? It breaks my heart when I read the names on the war memorial in my local church and I am grateful that no family names of mine are printed on it. Please remember our brave armed forces who not only fought and died in two world wars but in other more recent conflicts such as Korea, The Falklands, Bosnia, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afganistan
@murdochmclennan3510
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent observations.
@VinnyMartello
4 жыл бұрын
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@Planxti
15 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't love Ronnie's lovely voice?? This is such a powerful song I first heard from the Mac Calmans. Thanks Linda
@user-lk6oj4bu1k
5 ай бұрын
Thank you too beautiful for words
@rocktoitnewcastle
Жыл бұрын
the song is written by Judy Small, a songwriter and musician of Australia. Her music and message in many of her songs is worth finding and listening too.
@mindyourownbusinessfatty
11 жыл бұрын
Peace and happiness to you and thank you for your reply. It took me a long time but I now know war is not the answer. If those who start them, fought in them there would be no wars. All we can do is make sure it doesn't happen again. Peace
@cmb2934
9 жыл бұрын
I found this on my second tour - still think my mam and wife had more sleepless nights than I ever had waiting for us to come home.
@jamiemorse4355
9 жыл бұрын
What a beautifully sensitive rendition by Ronnie. Soothing voice and so easy on those ears.I find myself singing along with him.Awesome job, Ronnie.
@nathanbrady2704
4 жыл бұрын
I cannot express how much i love this song.
@mikeseigle5560
4 жыл бұрын
I do not interpret the song as strictly an antiwar song. I view it more of the importance of women's sacrifice which is often overlooked.
@geraldineflanagan1625
Жыл бұрын
Mother's, daughters, wife's was written and sang by Judy small and she was anti war .
@mikeseigle5560
6 жыл бұрын
I use this song along with a number of other good songs in my college history class.
@JBurdoo
14 жыл бұрын
I have the original recording by Australian Judy Small, who wrote this. I've never been able to find much of her stuff, but a little of it is played by other performers... :p
@rocktoitnewcastle
5 жыл бұрын
thank you for mentioning Judy Small. She is an amazing songwriter-poet. there is lots of her work on KZitem. I have seen her live several times. Sadly she performs no more in public.
@TattieB
2 жыл бұрын
Also glad that you credited the songwriter: also saw her several times on her tours of the UK.
@TattieB
2 жыл бұрын
But she had a full-time job as an Australian High Court judge!
@fredahamilton4003
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the Corries. Pure brilliant.
@killiekentman
12 жыл бұрын
miss Linda Babbi and Shelley and all the songs they put up. hope your all well and having a good life. wherever you all are. glad your channel is still here to enjoy the music.
@yabawbagwhy3657
7 жыл бұрын
my heart weeps for what we have become .Alba gu bràth
@focuselp
6 жыл бұрын
Caber Feidh Gu Brath
@cyannelee26
8 жыл бұрын
"I'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in." - George McGovern
@craigwlliams2415
6 жыл бұрын
"rule number 1 of war: young men die rule number 2: doctors can't change rule 1" Colonel Henry Blake
@Shadowraider121
7 жыл бұрын
I have only just found The Corries and I absolutely love them.
@CovenantersfriendRTB
6 жыл бұрын
Your lucky you have so many good songs to listen to for the first time
@ghazix5669
6 жыл бұрын
Never thought i would tear that much listening to a song.
@TheTurboelf
11 жыл бұрын
You've seen more than any person should have to see. You have earned the right to wear any colour of poppy you wish to. Anyone who hasn't seen death, mutilation and pain will never know! Wear your white poppy with pride.
@mosless1
5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and .gentle
@gush8520
6 жыл бұрын
Happy memories of listening to The Corries whilst heading out to The Western Isles via Glen Coe and Oban to Craignure in the company of my good friend Graham Alexander.
@deanntag
6 жыл бұрын
Never ceases to move me to tears.
@CryingBlackFairy
13 жыл бұрын
I loe this song, singin it makes me cry
@kawapilot
9 жыл бұрын
sad song, but moving.
@magbrown1
Жыл бұрын
Another wee listen
@magbrown1
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@ruthieo54
6 жыл бұрын
That was what I was taught. It is hard to be a woman. Maybe it is better to say it is hard to live life well and meaningfully. Spiritual matters are important. Peace. Beautifully performed.
@yabawbagwhy3657
7 жыл бұрын
we will never learn
@killiekentman
14 жыл бұрын
only heard the Macs sing this, lovely version Linda, hope you are well . Ray
@LindsayCurran
14 жыл бұрын
Spot on - I'm with you, Gamlingen! Talented lassie ye have there!
@MeMyselfAndEyeTeeth
8 жыл бұрын
I must admit...I was no more than a Mother, Daughter, Wife. Ultimately, anyroad....
@colinmul981
3 ай бұрын
Please listen to the original by Judy small,
@endora60
14 жыл бұрын
@mandolinda6 He's not the only one who thinks so....
@Constanzaps
11 жыл бұрын
War is not the answer but that doesn´t give the right to call you a coward. That person must have no idea of what being in war is. Specially the Falklands war, fostered carelessly by the military Argentine government to try and win public favour.
@Rugby1989Scot
12 жыл бұрын
Probably the most emotional Corries' song I know. The most eloquent feminist song I know, without being a feminist.
@ivy234432
12 жыл бұрын
what are you talking about?
@douglasstocks9698
2 жыл бұрын
So poignat. Especially at 5his moment in time. Seeing all the mother's, wife's and daughters of Ukraine having to say good bye to there husband's, sons boyfriends as they go of to defend their country.
@joejohnstone4306
10 жыл бұрын
VOTE YES DONT LET THIS SLIP AWAY FROM US ALL VOTE YES
@Teddyb1939
9 жыл бұрын
Music not politics !!!!!
@mindyourownbusinessfatty
9 жыл бұрын
How the f**k did you make the link between the tragedy of WW1, where women watched their loved ones disappear into eternity through the folly of human indifference and the vote for Scottish independence? You must live in a very confused world.
@Teddyb1939
9 жыл бұрын
Mr .Creosote Well said Mr Creosote.Such lovely music being sullied by a clown.
@dare1try
7 жыл бұрын
your def a complete muppet, not the place for snp troll pish
@thecatholiccrusader1168
7 жыл бұрын
How do you unionists find your way to the most famous Scottish nationalist musicians on the planet? have you no got any treacherous musicians of your own to listen to? The corries were the back bone of Scottish Nationalism from the 60's to the 90's away and listen to Vera Lynn redcoats.
@georgepollastri7701
7 жыл бұрын
Man will always fight, its our nature, I love people & cats - but I love Cats more than people..
@sabretooth1hamster
6 жыл бұрын
Love the Corries but hate this song. So patronizing. Millions of women of that bygone era did indeed question things.
@CovenantersfriendRTB
6 жыл бұрын
Snowflake
@edwardwilson6775
6 жыл бұрын
What an idiotic statement. This is a tribute to women. Away and virtue signal somewhere else.
@sabretooth1hamster
6 жыл бұрын
Troll.
@edwardwilson6775
6 жыл бұрын
Sabrina Martin the only troll here is you sabrina bbz now get your apron on and bet in that kitchen I'm starving biatch
@sabretooth1hamster
6 жыл бұрын
I am almost curious when a committee of women elected you to be the mansplainer of all things that we mere females don't seem to understand. Bwahaha, nah I don't care. Go back to your little basement Incel dope.
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