The Canadian Soldiers' Song Book

The Canadian Soldiers' Song Book

Melodies of Courage: A Collection of Canadian Military SongsBy Various Authors
Michael Caine
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The Canadian Soldiers' Song Book is a poignant anthology that captures the spirit of Canadian military life through a diverse compilation of songs from various eras. Integrating traditional folk tunes with original compositions, this collection reflects the camaraderie, resilience, and emotional depth experienced by soldiers during times of conflict, particularly during the World Wars. The book serves not only as a repository of wartime music but also as a testament to Canada'Äôs evolving national identity and the role of music in fostering a sense of belonging and morale among troops. The lyrical simplicity and candid expressiveness of the songs resonate deeply, showcasing the profound bond between music and memory in the context of war. Various authors contribute to this compelling work, drawing upon a rich history marked by personal experiences, cultural heritage, and the shared ethos of Canadian pride. Their collective efforts underscore the significance of song as a unifying force among soldiers, reflecting the sacrifices and tribulations faced by those who served. This anthology ultimately acts as a tribute to the veterans and a cultural commentary on how music has chronicled the Canadian military narrative. This book is recommended for historians, music enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the Canadian military experience. It offers an insightful exploration into the emotional landscapes shaped by war, enriching our understanding of how song serves as a vehicle for remembrance and a sense of home, even amidst the chaos of combat.

Audiobook details

GenreOther
Length2 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The Canadian Soldiers' Song Book
83Juanita
2God Save the King
84I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls
3Rule Britannia
85John Peel
4O Canada
86Then You'll Remember Me
5The Maple Leaf for Ever
87When I Dream of Old Erin
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6La Marseillaise
88Killarney
7The Star Spangled Banner
89My Wild Irish Rose
8Italian National Anthem
90Come Back to Erin
9Belgian National Anthem
91Dear Little Shamrock
10Anglo-American Anthem
92Where the River Shannon Flows
11Hello My Dearie
93A Little Bit of Heaven
12I Shall See You To-Night
94The Minstrel Boy
13Every Little While
95Mother Machree
14Let the Great Big World Keep Turning
96Mountains O'Mourne
15A Bachelor Gay
97Galway by the Sea
16Have a Heart
98Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
17Can't You See I Mean You
99The Last Rose of Summer
18Luana Lou
100Annie Laurie
19Beware of Chu Chin Chow
101Loch Lomond
20Some Sort of Somebody
102Roamin' in the Gloamin'
21Wonderful Girl—Wonderful Boy
103A Wee Deoch-an-Doris
22Would You Believe It
104I Love a Lassie
23Think of Me
105My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
24I Didn't Know the Way To
106Comin' Thro' The Rye
25Have You Forgotten
107Mary of Argyle
26Little Miss Melody
108Scots Wha Hae
27Love Will Find a Way
109My Ain Folk
28Where Did That One Go To
110It's Nice When You Love A Wee Lassie
29For Me and My Gal
111Wedding o' Sandy McNab
30Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Days
112Breakfast in Bed on Sunday Morning
31Fancy You Fancying Me
113It's Nice to Get Up in the Morning
32Down Texas Way
114Mary
33That Dear Old Home of Mine
115The Campbells Are Coming
34Some Day I'll Make You Love Me
116I Love To Be A Sailor
35I Like the Place Where the Peaches Grow
117Hawaiian Butterfly
36Keep the Huns Retiring
118Oh, How She Would Wicki-Wacki-Woo
37My Tunic is Out at the Elbows
119Yaaka-Hula-Hickey-Dula
38I Wonder Why I Work and Sigh the Way I Do
120My Old Kentucky Home
39Sure a Little Bit of Shrapnel
121Down Where the Swanee River Flows
40Take Me Back to Dear Old Canada
122It's a Long, Long Way to My Home in Kentucky
41Rebecca from Sunnybrook Farm
123We'll Have a Jubilee in My Old Kentucky Home
42Roamin' in the Gloamin'
124Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose
43Sunshine of Your Smile
125Are You From Dixie
44When You Come Home
126Old Folks at Home
45Until
127Kentucky Babe
46A Perfect Day
128Carry Me Back to Old Virginny
47In the Garden of My Heart
129Where the Black Eyed Susans Grow
48Good-Bye
130The Little House Upon the Hill
49Friend of Mine
131Little Gray Home in the West
50Somewhere a Voice is Calling
132Auld Lang Syne
51Roses of Picardy
133The Song the Kettle is Singing on the Hob
52Asleep in the Deep
134The Trail That Leads to Home
53For You Alone
135I Love You Canada
54God Send You Back To Me
136M-o-t-h-e-r-
55Laddie in Khaki
137There's a Little Lane Without a Turning
56My Heart is Calling You
138There's a Light Shining Bright in the Window To-Night
57The Rosary
139In An Old Fashioned Town
58Just a Wearyin' For You
140Abide With Me
59If I Might Come To You
141All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
60Rose in the Bud
142At Even Ere the Sun Was Set
61Floral Dance
143Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
62Up From Somerset
144Eternal Father Strong to Save
63The Cobbler's Song
145Faith of Our Fathers
64Mighty Like A Rose
146Fight the Good Fight
65Sunshine of Your Smile
147Glory Song
66All Night Long
148God Will Take Care of You
67Moonlight Bay
149He Will Hold Me Fast
68R-r-r-ip That Melody
150He Lifted Me
69Taffy's Got His Jenny in Glamorgan
151Hold the Fort
70When I Leave the World Behind
152I Need Thee Every Hour
71Sing, Sing, Why Shouldn't We Sing
153Lead Kindly Light
72Underneath the Stars
154Nearer My God to Thee
73Good-Bye-Ee
155O God, Our Help in Ages Past
74Where Do We Go From Here
156O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
75Over There
157Saviour Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise
76There's a Girl for Every Soldier
158Shadows
77Swing Me in the Moonlight
159Soldiers of Christ Arise
78If I Could Turn the Clock Back a Year
160The Day Thou Gavest
79One Hour of Love With You
161When Morning Gilds the Sky
80You'll Always Be the Same Sweet Baby to Me
162When Peace Like a River
81The Magic of Your Voice
163When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
82Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
164Who Could It Be?
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