Submitted by BigSwein t3_zun8vf in history

Howdy, I am collecting various marching songs across the world and time periods. Now todayI am asking about the most represented march of the simple soldier of the British Army around 1700-1800. Thus far I have gathered "The british Grenadiers" and "Over the hills and far away", however both of those songs are associated with well, the Grenadiers and the Rifle Corps. But what tune did the Fifes and Drums play for the ordenary soldier? Thanks in advance

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qazwsxedcrfvsf t1_j1liwdv wrote

The Girl I left Behind Me, Men of Harlech, Cock o’ the North. Not sure about the following, Scotland the Brave, the Gallant Forty Twa, Bang upon the Big Drums, One and All. You might like the following; https://youtu.be/QeAtpoZbyEE .

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Ok_Kaleidoscope1630 t1_j1lgfxa wrote

The only thing I can offer is "hearts of oak" which was a sailing song.

I always thought it incongruous when it was used in Sharpes as a fight song.

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StupidizeMe t1_j1lw4pl wrote

What about 'The Gentleman Soldier'?

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Romaenjoyer t1_j29porq wrote

You just want marching songs or any kind of historical music?

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