How about a military march?

[Dingo40]

I don't remember ever seeing one on the forum
People danced to these when I was a boy
One such popular dance was the "Military Two Step" a "progressive " barn dance kind of thing.

It went something like this:

Once, a platoon of us (volunteer militia) "weekend warriors " came upon a dance in a country town and joined in, wearing our uniform (as we were on a weekend bivouac)
We very much enjoyed the company ( many attractive lasses), the supper and the dancing ( including the Military Two Step) but I very much regret our hobnailed boots didn't do the polished wood floor much good

 

[JerryPH]

I don't remember ever seeing one on the forum

Don't know if I can find one, but if I do I'll make a video and post it here.

 

[Pipemajor]

I don't remember ever seeing one on the forum
People danced to these when I was a boy
One such popular dance was the "Military Two Step" a "progressive " barn dance kind of thing.

It went something like this:

Once, a platoon of us (volunteer militia) "weekend warriors " came upon a dance in a country town and joined in, wearing our uniform (as we were on a weekend bivouac)
We very much enjoyed the company ( many attractive lasses), the supper and the dancing ( including the Military Two Step) but I very much regret our hobnailed boots didn't do the polished wood floor much good

I remember them well from when I was a young boy in Scotland.
Broons Reel, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard Waltz.
All the girls sat at one side of the hall and all the boys on the other.
When a dance was called, you rushed across the room to ask the girl you fancied most if she would care to dance.
I vividly remember the dejection if you were declined

 

[boxplayer4000]

The 'Military Two-Step' has been popular all my 4-score and a bit life. Always a great opportunity to play some rousing military music, mostly in 6/8 time. To the best of my knowledge the dance in Scotland is 'imported' from south of the border, in England, where I seem to recall much more refined versions of the dance where the male actually saluted to his partner at one stage.

 

[Pipemajor]

Ah, then you'll be old enough (like me) to remember the rude Scottish version that had the words
"all of a sudden a great mealy pudden came flying through the air.
Did she duck, did she", I don't remember the rest

 

[McSqueeze]

Ah, then you'll be old enough (like me) to remember the rude Scottish version that had the words
"all of a sudden a great mealy pudden came flying through the air.
Did she duck, did she", I don't remember the rest

I do remember all the rude words. PM me if you want to know them.

 

[Jaime_Dergut]

These is one of my favorites, Erika.

 

[Dingo40]

Here are the words:

Other times, different worlds!

 

[Ffingers]

Here are the words:

Other times, different worlds!

Not so very different, Dingo - people do not change much over the millenia despite the technological advances.

 

[boxplayer4000]

All a matter of taste of course but 'Alte Kameraden' is probably the most popular of military marches everywhere. It exemplified comradeship at its best, in difficult circumstances, for any army. I enjoyed the Andre Rieu version because it was not only a musical masterpiece but a visual one as well. Sadly this video does not seem to be available anymore.

 

[JerryPH]

All a matter of taste of course but 'Alte Kameraden' is probably the most popular of military marches everywhere. I exemplified comradeship at its best, in difficult circumstances, for any army. I enjoyed the Andre Rieu version because it was not only a musical masterpiece but a visual one as well. Sadly this video does not seem to be available anymore.

 

[Pipemajor]

I do remember all the rude words. PM me if you want to know them.

Actually I do know them but not suitable for this forum

 

[zqd9853572002]

Here are the words:

Other times, different worlds!

Warning: катюша is coming, lol

 

[boxplayer4000]

Pipemajor: The words of the song were part of my early education as well. The music is, of course, 'Blaze Away'.

When I search for Andre Rieu/Alte Kameraden on Google/YouTube here this is what appears: alte kameraden youtube

I have found this site useful for military music: https://bandmusicpdf.org

 

[Pipemajor]

Pipemajor: The words of the song were part of my early education as well. The music is, of course, 'Blaze Away'.

When I search for Andre Rieu/Alte Kameraden on Google/YouTube here this is what appears: alte kameraden youtube

I have found this site useful for military music: https://bandmusicpdf.org

Andre Rieu is of course the ultimate musucal showman.
Who else could afford the many thousands spent on the lavish sets and sheer numbers of performers .