My grandfather used to sing this song with his friends during WWII while at war. He told us of this song yesterday and how it brought back memories whenever he heard it, we played it for him and he started to cry. Amazing the power music can have..!
I’m Scottish and I’ll be 68 I March and my Gran used to sing this to me every night I so loved it, still hear her singing it to me now her Mum was Irish.
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Thank you soooooooo much for sharing. I love his version of Suvla Bay...and I'll give you a daisy a day. Haven't heard him for 35 years...............I wore my brother-in-laws tape out as I played it all the time.
Thanks for this EXCELLENT song and the memories of the men and boys who gave so much at Gallipoli on Suvla Bay. Really appreciate your talent and music.
Oh My !! I wa looking for the song for a long time. My father used to sing this too me as a youngster. I had never forgotten him signing this, but could never quite remember the Lyrics, or artist. Thankyou so much for bringing tears to my eyes once more...In the nicest possible way !!
There are a lot of men buried 'by Suvla's wave', and they suffered. But the mothers at home in Australia, in Ireland, in Britain and in Turkey too and many other places! They were the ones who had the long haul. "The Parting Rosary" is the most poigniant poem I have ever read for it shows the futility of war and the consolation people get from religion.
I must bow to your superior knowledge Don, i am not familiar with either, i was just looking for a version of the song that was sung the way i remember from the '50's and that was the name on the download.
The song is by Ray Kernaghan, father of Lee. The song was written by Jack Spade. Ray's version is historically incorrect. In the chorus he refers to the soldier playing his part "On That April Day." The Australians, as part of an allied force, landed at Suvla Bay in August, not April. The original sheet music by Jack Spade refers to an Autumn Day.
Am a muso/folkie form Purple Gang (Granny Takes A Trip") went to school at Kings School in Macclesfield UK..We lost quite a few old boys at Gallipoli at Suvla Bay in WW1 .In the `60`s my Dad sang a snatch of chorus to me "My love lies in Suvla Bay" He would remember an older version I would think and this is what I`m looking for? Can anyone help?
The song was not written by Tex Williams. It was written by Jack Spade. There is a question as to whether or not Jack Spade actually existed or was just a name used by the publishing company because the writer could not be identified. Many people in the music industry at the time tried to find him but were unsuccessful. There is a picture of the sheet music cover at this address. au.pinterest.com/pin/518828819543137127/
While the Train wasn't itself involved in actual fighting, it was constantly shelled and bombed by Turkish forces. It was a common sight at Suvla to see 40 British soldiers under the direction of a RAN Petty Officer, working to bring supplies ashore during rough weather. The soldiers would openly look forward to .... sorry should have they didn't fight at suvla bay.
Get your facts right! Aussies certainly DID fight at Suvla Bay and enough of them are buried there to make it sacred ground for Aussies. My grandfather was wounded near Suvla Bay in the Battle for Hill 60 on 29 August 1915, the last Allied offensive of the Gallipoli campaign, in which Lt Hugo Throssell was awarded the Victoria Cross and scores of his comrades from the 10 Light Horse were killed.
That's definately Ray Kernagan. A good aussie voice. Not like the horrible wanna be yankie voice like his son Lee. Lee can do a lot better than he does as he sounds like an Aussie when he talks. Copies of the famous Slim Dusty voice would be more appreciated by real Aussies. K.J. Edmonton.
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Have not heard this in years - beautiful song and no one sings it like Ray Kernaghan. Thanks for posting.
My grandfather used to sing this song with his friends during WWII while at war. He told us of this song yesterday and how it brought back memories whenever he heard it, we played it for him and he started to cry. Amazing the power music can have..!
Thanks for the full version of this song. remember ANZAC Day
I’m Scottish and I’ll be 68 I March and my Gran used to sing this to me every night I so loved it, still hear her singing it to me now her Mum was Irish.
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Great song ray Kernaghan love it my grandfather use to sing this to me when I was a child 🙂
Thank you soooooooo much for sharing. I love his version of Suvla Bay...and I'll give you a daisy a day. Haven't heard him for 35 years...............I wore my brother-in-laws tape out as I played it all the time.
Thanks for this EXCELLENT song and the memories of the men and boys who gave so much at Gallipoli on Suvla Bay. Really appreciate your talent and music.
my old Nan used to sing this when she was drunk memories of a time long ago
thanks
Mum loved this she used to sing to us
Oh My !! I wa looking for the song for a long time. My father used to sing this too me as a youngster. I had never forgotten him signing this, but could never quite remember the Lyrics, or artist. Thankyou so much for bringing tears to my eyes once more...In the nicest possible way !!
My Grandfather fought at Gallipoli this is for him and his comrades
Beautiful Ray, so smooth and you are such a music families. More from you ray.
nahi this
Brings back many happy memories of a time so long ago. L & M Y D.
have always loved all the kernaghans we need more from ray
For those of you who like to dance this song is a great Pride of Erin.
Wonderful Ray
Very beautiful song and just love his voice beautiful
There are a lot of men buried 'by Suvla's wave', and they suffered. But the mothers at home in Australia, in Ireland, in Britain and in Turkey too and many other places! They were the ones who had the long haul. "The Parting Rosary" is the most poigniant poem I have ever read for it shows the futility of war and the consolation people get from religion.
My great uncle George was k.I.A in Gallipoli on the 21/08/1915 R.I.P
My great uncles fought as well
great song
my granddad was at suvla bay he came back wounded
I must bow to your superior knowledge Don, i am not familiar with either, i was just looking for a version of the song that was sung the way i remember from the '50's and that was the name on the download.
Try never to forget the great sacrifice made on Suvela Bay, many never returned to Hawick and the Scottish Borders.
Lovely song - the melody reminds me of the Irish song Noreen Bawn.
The song is by Ray Kernaghan, father of Lee. The song was written by Jack Spade. Ray's version is historically incorrect.
In the chorus he refers to the soldier playing his part "On That April Day." The Australians, as part of an allied force, landed at Suvla Bay in August, not April. The original sheet music by Jack Spade refers to an Autumn Day.
Am a muso/folkie form Purple Gang (Granny Takes A Trip") went to school at Kings School in Macclesfield UK..We lost quite a few old boys at Gallipoli at Suvla Bay in WW1 .In the `60`s my Dad sang a snatch of chorus to me "My love lies in Suvla Bay" He would remember an older version I would think and this is what I`m looking for? Can anyone help?
Anzac Day 2015 a hundred years since Gallipoli Suvla bay
I've checked the artist' discography and am sure it is Ray Kernaghan, so i've edited the caption to suit.
well done cobba , i wish i could find the reg lindsy version with real good audio. but this is great,ANZAC day tomorrow .
@190Biggles It was written by Tex Williams - Slim recorded it, as did several others, including Reg Lindsay and Gordon Parsons
The song was not written by Tex Williams. It was written by Jack Spade. There is a question as to whether or not Jack Spade actually existed or was just a name used by the publishing company because the writer could not be identified. Many people in the music industry at the time tried to find him but were unsuccessful.
There is a picture of the sheet music cover at this address.
au.pinterest.com/pin/518828819543137127/
Great singer- it's pity he stopped recording
@lonlyboy09 - I think I have the Reg Lindsay version somewhere... do you still need it? - if so I'll convert it to MP3 and upload it.. cheers
That's not Lee Kernaghan, It sounds like Lee's dad Ray Kernaghan
Reminds me of the Colleen Bawn.
Theatre of wat Antwerp
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Australians didn't serve at suvla bay
no suvla bay was a british affair using irish brigarde I think,
+Michael Grambauer Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train participated in the battle.
While the Train wasn't itself involved in actual fighting, it was constantly shelled and bombed by Turkish forces. It was a common sight at Suvla to see 40 British soldiers under the direction of a RAN Petty Officer, working to bring supplies ashore during rough weather. The soldiers would openly look forward to ....
sorry should have they didn't fight at suvla bay.
Get your facts right! Aussies certainly DID fight at Suvla Bay and enough of them are buried there to make it sacred ground for Aussies. My grandfather was wounded near Suvla Bay in the Battle for Hill 60 on 29 August 1915, the last Allied offensive of the Gallipoli campaign, in which Lt Hugo Throssell was awarded the Victoria Cross and scores of his comrades from the 10 Light Horse were killed.
Why does his son try to sound like a yank.
I think you are Wong !!
That's definately Ray Kernagan. A good aussie voice. Not like the horrible wanna be yankie voice like his son Lee. Lee can do a lot better than he does as he sounds like an Aussie when he talks. Copies of the famous Slim Dusty voice would be more appreciated by real Aussies. K.J. Edmonton.