Whats the name of the song that Sharpes man always singed. Dont know the title but the lyrics are something like "Mighty rifleman will win the day, Over the Hills and Far away. All the Hills and All the Mains through Flanders, Portugal and Spain. King George Comands and we Obey over the hills and far away "
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Looking for this song too. Been led to believe its titled "Over the hills and Far away" by John Tams.
Having difficulty finding though.
Thanx for the name and artist I was able to findit actualy there are two versions one was by John Tams and he wrote it for Sharpes series other one is much older (1706) From the Days of Queen Anne actualy it was a song that Soldiers sang. But I could not find the author. At least I got John Tams version. I got it from Edonkey if you ever used it.
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Well, what do you know, 1706, thats before the chosen men even existed I think, so it must have been a main force Army song.
"Over the Hills and Far Away" has existed for over 300 years, with many verses added dropped and canged, and spoofed.
It was the official marching song of th 95th prior to the Napolianic wars, until the untit was redisgnated the Rifle Brigade circa 1816. Richard Sharpe would have been very familiar with the song, being an officer of the 95th.
There are 2 other songs of the same title, recorded by Def Lepard and Nightwish. I like them all.
Unfortunately, my favourite verse is not used in any of the films...
Our 'Prentice Tom may now refuse
To wipe his scoundrel Master's Shoes
For now he's free to sing and Play
Over the Hills and Far away.
"Unfortunately, my favourite verse is not used in any of the films...
Our 'Prentice Tom may now refuse
To wipe his scoundrel Master's Shoes
For now he's free to sing and Play
Over the Hills and Far away. "
That's one of my favourite verses, however I may prefer another verse to it, slightly:
"We all shall lead more happy lives
By getting rid of brats and wives
That scold and bawl both night and day -
Over the Hills and far away."
"Nothings gonna change my world!"
The Nightwish song of the same title is actually a cover of the song by Gary Moore which came out in 1987. You can find the original video for it on YouTube.
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Observe the regent's name is different...:]
Hope it's of some use...
I was looking to get all of Sharpe on DVD, and found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000263G2/ref=pd_sr_ec_ir_d_h_/203-0160117-9154368
I may have to get this later on, after I've found all the DVDs!
:)
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Could anyone please tell me where I can find the overture: the electric guitar opening theme?
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It's on the CD that was listed in the link above :-)
shareapparently John Tams (Hagman) only appeared for auditions to sing the theme, but upon seeing him the producers thought he fitted the role of hagman perfect.
I agree...
Also, according to Wikipedia and however reliable that may be, he, although uncredited, helped write the scripts or something.
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I like this song,which is very traditional,just like the rest of the old regimental songs,but I really have problem with the soundtrack general.I wouldnt use modern electric guitar music in the main theme.That makes it really funky,but its really inappropriate for this series. C'mon there are many good composers out there.Even in Jolly Ol' England.
" Clouded this boy future is"
There are many cool variations of the song on youtube. Several from the series. A couple of John Tams singing it live from 2011 and 2012, onstage. And other versions too, including one presented by the Royal Marines in a stage show.
Just search Sharpe's song on youtube, and have fun checking out various versions.
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