In the Twilight of Memorial Day, I Always Hear This Song

categories Military Thingies | | datetime May 28, 2012 6:29 pm

2 Responses to “In the Twilight of Memorial Day, I Always Hear This Song”

  1. Mark says:
    May 29, 2012 at 7:13 am

    An awesome, awesome rendition. Robeson’s voice could elevate a sea shanty to opera.

    I prefer versions that include the American verse at the end, added possibly by Irish Americans during the Civil War:

    “The minstrel boy shall return again, torn in body perhaps but in spirit.

    The minstrel boy shall return again, when we hear the news we shall cheer it.

    And then may he play his harp in peace, in a world as heaven has intended.

    When all the works of war shall cease and ever battle must be ended.

  2. Kathy K says:
    May 30, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    “Robeson’s voice could elevate a sea shanty to opera.” Indeed. Thanks.

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