i mean, the song pretty directly says it's not actually nice, it's just the least shit option if you're gonna have to join the army and die at war anyways.
"I'd not a good foot soldier make, I'd be sour and slow at march" I can't count the amount of times I've done infantry ruck marches and just thought to myself "fuck, I should've joined the cavalry".
Not to take away from what your ancestor did, but the last front line cavalry charge was by the Italians in 1943. The time before that was Polish cavalry charging, and winning, against German armor in 1939.
I think it’s interesting that this version of the song has some pretty sad undertones to it, as opposed to the reprise’s more overt somberness. The narrator understands that it’s very likely he won’t survive, but still wants to be a cavalryman regardless.
Some love our Republic so much, they’re willing to die for her. In 2021 I see a lot of hate for Old Glory. Commies Aren’t Cool. But they’re here, an in a much greater number than 231 guys who think they’re Nazis and 2,000 Inbred Klansmen. They’re being indoctrinated at Public Schools and College Campuses, taught to hate America, Our Accomplishments, even their own race. Malcom X even said “The most Dangerous thing in America is a White Leftist” They’re a threat. But one that Patriots would make short work of.
@@DriveByShouting god theres no way you seriously believe communism to be a legitimate threat, were you fucking frozen in the 50's? We understood a long time ago that moralistic propaganda of an economic system is retarded and nonsensical. Commies arent some sort of great evil that wants to kill democracy and eat babies its a way to distribute capital you dumb hicks.
I want a battlefield 1 game mode, cavalry only, melee only as well, so it's just a bunch of idiots riding around the desert with swords trying to kill eachother
There's a saying from the Napoleonic Era that says "The educated man serves in artillery. The dandy in the cavalry. The idler in the navy. The fool serves in the infantry."
I spent 11 years as a 19D Cavalry Scout before my left knee finally quit and I had the pleasure of going Air Cav for a while. The Cav is a great fighting force, because it is indeed combined arms. I can call my red-leg brethren as well as my Kiowas in seconds. This is a great tribute to those of us who today proudly wear our spurs, as well as those who are on Fiddlers Green waiting for us.
I just discovered Corb a couple days ago and am blown away by the fresh, honest sound. I am SO tired of today's "country music," and I refuse to listen to it. But low and behold some boys up in Alberta have been cranking out great music for several years now. Corb and his band are great! I HOPE they're as popular in Canada as they truly deserve to be. Unfortunately I doubt they'll get much air time here in the US, so I just purchased three of their CDs so I can listen to GOOD country music!
There are some good folk/country bands more like this that do an old style as opposed to industrial country of today. Check out “devil makes 3” “colter wall” and “the dead south” if you haven’t already, absolutely great bands
Russell Britt Marching last straight through to hell the infantry are seen. Accompanied by the engineers, artillery, and marines. For none but the shades of cavalrymen dismount at fiddlers green.
Fiddler's green was originally a naval men's(since the 1800s) paradise and then calv in the year 1923, so you choose which legend to believe the original or the new I choose both. Also my father is a US Marine 23 years. Semper Fi and Ooarh to you.
My Great Great Grandfather, his two brothers, and his father answered Michigan's call for volunteers to fight for the Union. He was the youngest who could ride, had his own horses, and rode for the Ohio Calvary during the Civil War. This song makes me think of the stories we read about the battles he had fought in at that time.
I'm native American and I'm not sure if any of my family was in the Calvary or any branches of the military but this song makes u feel like u are about to join
@@forrest6587 What is it with countries that get scorched off the face of the earth having fanbases of losers who like playing soldier. Nazi Germany, Confederacy, countries that lost the first war they ever participated in.
My dad was artillery in Vietnam war, his dad stormed the beach at Normandy in WW2, and HIS dad was in the trenches in WW1. I love this song so much it makes me think of them :)
Listening to this song for perhaps the 1000th time, and will still never forget how I stumbled on this gem, back in the xbox 360 days, was on world of tanks, and was in game chat, playing on west field and some random kid in a hellcat, starts blasting this and does a charge over the hill, spotted the entire enemy team and died instantly, while his death was a bit lame, the song left a good enough impression that I messaged him asking about it, fast forward 5+ years later, and it's still on my music Playlist, along with several other of Corb's songs, and every time I hear it, it reminds me of this odd but nice memory
I didn't hear anything specific to the US or to that time period, though :P It could be about virtually any cavalryman in a number of different wars... and Canada had a cavalry too so my assumption would be he's singing about that one :P Though I guess I could be wrong about that, haha.
@@thedon9247 Ah, I see. I was just listening to the song and then looked at the comments, I didn't actually see any uniforms :P I doubt I would've recognized that anyway.
My son asked me to check this video out. I now see why. My son is a Cav scout. He is presently in the ME. I pray for our men and women giving up everything to protect this country from pure evil. I fear for my son like I've never known fear before. I'm damn PROUD of him for his choice to be in the Army. I just want him home now. It's his 3d trip around and now this song never leaves my mind. It pops in everyday and rattles my brain. I do love the video the instruments vocals goose bumps all I can say... Please pray for our HEROES to come home safely...
I know your wrote this 3yrs ago but very nice great dad your son and you are lucky to have each other hang on tight to every second 1 day 1 of yall will get a call and it hurts worse than being shot trust me i know its been 20 yrs since I've heard him sorry missem just nice to see a good reply oyea thanks 4 your support im no scout im INFANTRY 2-7 1ST CAV so tell your son thank you 4 me Please sir and Sgt Britt out
What a dumb ass thing to say. Of course we can't protect them forever. But we can love them forever, and pray for them, and pray for them to return safely home. And if 'that' bothers you, then get over it. Whether it's a prayer or a desire, we will always do it for our children.
Don't care how long ago you posted. Those of us who hear the call to war are many, but few. Love your son, know that he's experienced something totally different than you, and let him know that he did something that none but few have decided to do. Risk his life on the behalf of others. The best man on this earth said that there is no greater love than that, and if he has tried to do that, he's a better man than most of the world and needs to know that...even if he doesn't believe it.
Thank you Corb; thru doing family research I discovered that my great great grandfather served both in the 13th U.S. Calvary and the Prussian Calvary before that. Thank you for such a wonderful tune.
I interpreted it as the Drummer realized all his comrades died, cue the playing of the reprise. The singer is the cleaned shaven one after all, so I assumed that's the one that died. Course you could argue he died in spirit.
@Noah Nahawi Yes. It's part of the funeral formalities, if circumstances allowed for any. It is part of the funderal formalities for US Presidents as well. Started with Abraham Lincoln, though he never saw action.
Very recently learned that Lund used the tune to The Idiot by Stan Rogers for this song. First off, very nice choice and a good callback to the tradition that many civil war songs borrowed other tunes. Second of all, love this song even more now.
I’m gonna keep it real, I think this version is sadder than the reprise. The reprise is direct with its sorrow, but this one falls into a special place. It has its upbeat and somewhat happy tone, but the lyrics tell a different story. The narrator knows he’s most likely going to die, but he’s going with this enthusiasm anyways. The way that I see it, this is a young man ignorant to what he’s actually getting into, the reprise is that man after he’s lost that confidence.
I agree. Depicting war as strickly sad and things definitely has it's place. But the great part of this is the upbeat I took as being the way we like to represent the military as this great adventure and battle being amazing action. When in reality at the end the man has died and is talking about his own funeral.
@@matthewsaari6577 I interpret it as how warfare was viewed at the time (They’re wearing Union uniforms so I assume American Civil War). At the beginning of the war, thousands were signing up daily to go off and fight in the war for the glory of their homeland. The south had multiple occasions where regiments had to be left home for a while, or sent hundreds of miles to another state because the corps in the local area literally didn’t have room for another regiment. However the lyrics hint at what the experience would actually turn into
When I was 19 I became a 19 Delta Cavalry Scout. I am 31 now, feels like a lifetime ago. I can still remember the feeling of a 90 pound ruck sack digging into my back.
I enlisted 2020, got to Benning and they played this on the speakers. I love this song. If I hadn't gotten discharged for dislocated knee, I would've gotten assigned Ft Hood 3rd Cav
This song is really catchy and really haunting. Thank you so much for sharing it. My father was a Cav Scout and I learned much about the Cavalry's unique culture from him. I'd like to meet you and shake your hand, Mr. Lund. Garryowen!
Please forgive the lateness of my reply. Thank you very much for the recommendation! : ) I hope that my local library carries some of Remington's writings.
Irregularblob TH-cam David Kincaid or Civil War songs. I listened to a lot older version than this one. This the first time I’ve ever heard this version.
Sapper, I tuned in here to listen to some good music. I read your comment and would like to thank you for your service to our Country. Am so sorry you were injured but so thankful you made it home. God bless you and all our brave men and women over there!
My great grandfather was in the cavalry. He rode a black stallion. When the horse came back with reversed boots, my grandparents and great grandmother cried for hours.
Texan here...love this guy. Shared this and the other song to a horse group on facebook.
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I think S/Sgt E.S. Tankersley would have liked this song. At the age of 15 he ran away from home to join the 7th Cavalry prior to WWII. He left the Cavalry to become an original member of the First Special Service Force (the Devil's Brigade) His last ride was on a green broke horse that he had just shod. (his back had been broken and fused together) With nothing but the halter, he mounted military style and proceeded to gallop the horse up and down the gravel road. His comment; "There's nothing like a horse to make a man feel alive."
S/Sgt E.S. Tankersly was right...all the way....in the last comment. Yes! (Honor) I have a fused back too. ughhh.... But we 'fused back' men sit tall in the saddle! ha! Have a really good day, squawcreekkid! (great song by Corb!)
i love that there are so many people willing to give their lives for their country, and i have to respect you for it, but a part of me chuckles cuz this guy is Canadian. grew up in Taber, best fricken corn in the world, and moved to my hometown of Edmonton. a true Hurtin' Albertan if i ever did see one!
Does anyone else wish Corb Lund could gift this song to previous generations via time travel? a) It would be a wonderful gift for our (great)grandparents. b) Corb would still be a very popular man. Those randy Nanas would love him.
I'm not cav but my father was lost him to cancer 02 02 2021 he was 2nd acr bronze star my father took this to the heart I love all who served thank you God bless
I Wanna Be In The Cavalry - Corb Lund -- Lyrics: Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war Well I wanna horse in the volunteer force that's riding forth at dawn Please save for me some gallantry that will echo when I'm gone I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long I'd not a good foot soldier make, I'd be sour and slow at march And I'd be sick on a navy ship, and the sea would leave me parched But I'll be first in line if they'll let me ride, by god, you'll see my starch Lope back o'er the heath with the laurel wreath underneath that vict'ry arch Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war Let me earn my spurs in the battle's blur where the day is lost or won I'll wield my lance as the ponies dance and the blackguards fire their guns A sabre keen, and a saddle carbine and an army Remington Where the hot lead screams with the cold, cold steel let me be a cavalryman Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war An' I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war Let 'em play their flutes and stirrup my boots and place them back to front 'Cause I won't be back on the rider-less black and I'm finished in my hunt Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war Well I wanna be in the cavalry, but I won't ride home no more
To all veterans, active, family members, and loved ones of service men and women of the U.S. Military. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for standing for this country. Thank you for putting your very life on the line.
***** doing what? Fuck all. Britain and Australia are the only allies worth a shit. The rest of europe sneers at us while they enjoy their social programs. Most of which are funded with money NOT going to their armed forces because of US or Brit presence there. Fuck off euros. Lazy shits.
This brings back memorys. Was a Cavalry Scout in the army and me and buddies would get smashed in the barracks blasting this on the speakers for the whole floor to hear.
Watched Corb perform at the N.F.R. tonight!! This guy needs a new agent or publicist. This guy has more talent than 150 pop Trashvilecuntry impersonaters!!!! Can I get a "HELL YEA'?
True. However it also served as a retreat for R. C. Kennedy and his feller conspirators who burned NYC. Then again the UK was just as divided as Canada was. Let alone us Lincolnites and Seshers. My kinfolke fought in both armies. Happy 4th of July and Happy upcoming 12th of July. - S.G. Dery of Clann Fearghaille
This former American Cavalryman with a Canadian wife, loves this track. All the best to my Canadian Brothers & Sisters-in-Arms. Due to my wife, I may be one of the few Americans who knows what PPCLI is. You all stay safe!
This is a classic tune! It's the exact song (with different words) as Stan Rogers' song "Idiot". The theme is exactly the same, but a different setting. I mean the music/melody is exactly the same. It's an old Scottish folk song with different works. And the video is in this version is excellent! On a related note, I just picked up a restored 1859 McClellan saddle that fits my mustang like a glove! ;D
Ray Devlin My dad was in the 14th ACR. Was with the portion that got detached in 67 and attached to the 25th Light Infantry and sent to Vietnam in late 66 early 67. Know any Percivals?
I always looked for this song because I'm father plays it and even plays it on guitar and I finally understood because he was apart of air cavalry for the army
"Infantry is for the strong, Artillery is for the smart, And Cavalry is for the Brave"
You see, you don’t suffer as many casualties behind the lines firing the cannons, it’s easier on your shoulders, and you can ride the limbers
All scouts are gay but not by choice
@@videogames9415 or is that what they want us to think
@@lemonmanoftexas6892 it’s actually both
🤣@Lemonmanoftexas
The masculine urge to drop everything in life, travel back in time, and become an old-school cavalrymen is strong right now
Always has been, my friend, always has been.
Reject modernity, embrace tradition!
That’s gay, you should want to be a sailor instead.
@@supremegreaser2399exactly I want to be surrounded by seaman
Agreed.❤ Apart from the whole horse bit.
Don't like horses
Nasty, stupid things full of big yellow teeth & flies.
But romantically a top idea
i mean, the song pretty directly says it's not actually nice, it's just the least shit option if you're gonna have to join the army and die at war anyways.
"I'd not a good foot soldier make, I'd be sour and slow at march"
I can't count the amount of times I've done infantry ruck marches and just thought to myself "fuck, I should've joined the cavalry".
They don’t ride horses anymore bro
@@rlm2933 What's your point, they still don't march like us infantry do
@@rlm2933 he means motorized or tanks
Let me calm you a bit, I was in the "cavalry" (armored grenadiers) and still a lot of marching
I joined the engineers thinking I wouldn't walk as much as the infantry 😂😂😅 (gets attached to the infantry) crys
This sounds like an actual Civil War song. Great work by Lund and his crew.
Great work by stan rogers
@@stevenchilton6952 wish there was a salute emoji for that
Thankful for your service lol
Sadly, I do have to say I was tricked to thinking this was a real civil war song thr first time I heard it. But WHT ARE THERE CYMBALS
If you want real civil war songs, look up David Kincaid
My great uncle was in the last war front cavalry charge in history during WW1. He was in the Canadian cavalry.
Not to take away from what your ancestor did, but the last front line cavalry charge was by the Italians in 1943. The time before that was Polish cavalry charging, and winning, against German armor in 1939.
Cool, I didn’t know we had a cavalry In WWI that did chargers like those mad Brits. Lol
@Meh Thank you kindly sir.
Aye, the Lord Strathcona's Horse, the Royal Canadians charge at Moreuil Wood.
Polish cavalry charging German tanks is a myth
I think it’s interesting that this version of the song has some pretty sad undertones to it, as opposed to the reprise’s more overt somberness. The narrator understands that it’s very likely he won’t survive, but still wants to be a cavalryman regardless.
Some love our Republic so much, they’re willing to die for her.
In 2021 I see a lot of hate for Old Glory.
Commies Aren’t Cool. But they’re here, an in a much greater number than 231 guys who think they’re Nazis and 2,000 Inbred Klansmen. They’re being indoctrinated at Public Schools and College Campuses, taught to hate America, Our Accomplishments, even their own race. Malcom X even said “The most Dangerous thing in America is a White Leftist”
They’re a threat. But one that Patriots would make short work of.
@@DriveByShouting god theres no way you seriously believe communism to be a legitimate threat, were you fucking frozen in the 50's? We understood a long time ago that moralistic propaganda of an economic system is retarded and nonsensical. Commies arent some sort of great evil that wants to kill democracy and eat babies its a way to distribute capital you dumb hicks.
@@tomaspabon2484 Progressives ARE Communists. Communism isn't, and never was, just about economy.
@@tomaspabon2484 Communism was a threat then and it's a threat now. That said if it wants to kill Democracy, that's a compromise I'm willing to make.
@@ben8147 ew a fucking authright
As a Mongolian, this song strikes me of my unfinished duty.
That's where the tradition of the boots being placed backwards in the stirrups is believed to have come from.
When all the planes and tanks are taken, and there's a single horse available...
AHHHHHH IM DYING
When you capture Objective Edwards on St. Quentin Scar as a Cavalry Soldier
I want a battlefield 1 game mode, cavalry only, melee only as well, so it's just a bunch of idiots riding around the desert with swords trying to kill eachother
Mr. Ford we need more tanks and planes Your Ford ! Get those assembly lines running !
Long live those of Rhodesian Armoured Regiment long live the RLI.
As a former cavalryman this song is awesome. Just found you guys and I'm already a fan.
You know nothing man 👨 !
bro how were you a cavalryman?!?! they stopped using horses 90 years ago lmao
those in Armored cavalry regiments like the 11 Armored Cavalry Regiment can have the esteemed title of a cavalryman
Armored vehicles are considered mechanized cavalry
God bless and you are not former once always cav
"Personally Willie, I'd rather stay in the infantry. A movin' foxhole tends to attract the eye." -- Bill Mauldin
Bullet wounds build character
Artillery barrages make you feel more comfortable with your friends in the bunker
"I got a target for you, but you're gonna hafta wait." 🤣
Yes
There's a saying from the Napoleonic Era that says "The educated man serves in artillery. The dandy in the cavalry. The idler in the navy. The fool serves in the infantry."
I spent 11 years as a 19D Cavalry Scout before my left knee finally quit and I had the pleasure of going Air Cav for a while. The Cav is a great fighting force, because it is indeed combined arms. I can call my red-leg brethren as well as my Kiowas in seconds. This is a great tribute to those of us who today proudly wear our spurs, as well as those who are on Fiddlers Green waiting for us.
hope all is good man
2nd ACR Jan 97 to March 02, 14th Cav April 02 to Dec 05
2nd ACR, 11th cav, and 18th cav. 99-09. best job I've ever had
I was a scout in 1/4 cav out of Ft Riley starting in '08. We used to play this often. Its bizarre how much pride it brings us. See you in the green.
Scouts out!
I just discovered Corb a couple days ago and am blown away by the fresh, honest sound. I am SO tired of today's "country music," and I refuse to listen to it. But low and behold some boys up in Alberta have been cranking out great music for several years now. Corb and his band are great! I HOPE they're as popular in Canada as they truly deserve to be. Unfortunately I doubt they'll get much air time here in the US, so I just purchased three of their CDs so I can listen to GOOD country music!
There are some good folk/country bands more like this that do an old style as opposed to industrial country of today. Check out “devil makes 3” “colter wall” and “the dead south” if you haven’t already, absolutely great bands
@@indycole396 National Park Radio is also one of my favorites
Ten years later, I feel the same way! hopefully Corb and the boys are doing alright.
Just reminding you this is here
@@indycole396 yup every one of these bands slaps
"When a real war breaks out all that fancy tech is gonna go dark."
Me, a cavalrymen....
Same here or a sharpshooter
Country folk are going to have the edge of that happens. Most of us where I live have years of riding experience.
@@MayoFilms83 Uh....y'know the main reason cavalry was phased out was because of the improvement of guns. In a war machine guns will still exist.
@@jackmccoy891 Afghanistan 01' US Special forces along with Afghani Rebels fought against the taliban using horses to maneuver the terrain.
@@steves578 In WW1 cavalry charges being mowed down by machine gun fire.
As a former Marine and naval officer, my only regret is that I will not get to "Fiddler's Green". God bless the Calvary!
never former Marine, once a Marine always Marine. Me 3/4 Cav Vietnam 25th Inf.
BROTHER LISTEN TO THE SONG MARINES GO AS WELL SO I WILL SEE YOU THERE BROTHER BUT NOT ANY TIME SOON OK
Russell Britt Marching last straight through to hell the infantry are seen. Accompanied by the engineers, artillery, and marines. For none but the shades of cavalrymen dismount at fiddlers green.
Edward King it would have been a pleasure to see you there brother. No one knows how to party quite like a devil-dog.
Fiddler's green was originally a naval men's(since the 1800s) paradise and then calv in the year 1923, so you choose which legend to believe the original or the new I choose both. Also my father is a US Marine 23 years. Semper Fi and Ooarh to you.
We used to run to this for pt every morning. It was actually pretty motivating.
What means pt ?
@@Ibnsallah It’s like physical fitness when you’re in boot camp in the military
@@DeimosPC Thank you.
@@Ibnsallah stands for physical training
@@DeimosPC pt isn't just for boots, boot.
My Great Great Grandfather, his two brothers, and his father answered Michigan's call for volunteers to fight for the Union. He was the youngest who could ride, had his own horses, and rode for the Ohio Calvary during the Civil War. This song makes me think of the stories we read about the battles he had fought in at that time.
I'm native American and I'm not sure if any of my family was in the Calvary or any branches of the military but this song makes u feel like u are about to join
Mine were on the other side.... but regiment E out of mississippi
Sounds cool but he wore blue I wear grey
@@forrest6587 What is it with countries that get scorched off the face of the earth having fanbases of losers who like playing soldier. Nazi Germany, Confederacy, countries that lost the first war they ever participated in.
I had a great great grandfather and three great uncles in the Irish brigade and today I get lectured on white privilege and blamed for slavery.
My dad was artillery in Vietnam war, his dad stormed the beach at Normandy in WW2, and HIS dad was in the trenches in WW1. I love this song so much it makes me think of them :)
This man is a song writer and story teller. The world needs more like him.
Can we all appreciate the beautiful black horse in this?, such a good performer 🙌🏻
Listening to this song for perhaps the 1000th time, and will still never forget how I stumbled on this gem, back in the xbox 360 days, was on world of tanks, and was in game chat, playing on west field and some random kid in a hellcat, starts blasting this and does a charge over the hill, spotted the entire enemy team and died instantly, while his death was a bit lame, the song left a good enough impression that I messaged him asking about it, fast forward 5+ years later, and it's still on my music Playlist, along with several other of Corb's songs, and every time I hear it, it reminds me of this odd but nice memory
Us moment
He better have yelled "LEROOOOOOOY JANKENS"
well at least he spotted the enemy team for you
Leave it to the Albertans to make a good song about American cavalrymen in the 1860's-1870's, Eh?
I didn't hear anything specific to the US or to that time period, though :P It could be about virtually any cavalryman in a number of different wars... and Canada had a cavalry too so my assumption would be he's singing about that one :P Though I guess I could be wrong about that, haha.
@@aerialpunk It's the uniforms. Those are american pre-civil war uniforms for cavalrymen.
@@thedon9247 Ah, I see. I was just listening to the song and then looked at the comments, I didn't actually see any uniforms :P I doubt I would've recognized that anyway.
@@Special_Agent_NSB I knew that was some kind of gun but figured it was just around in general, you know?
@@Special_Agent_NSB Yeah it would make sense. I guess you learn something new every day, hey?
My son asked me to check this video out. I now see why. My son is a Cav scout. He is presently in the ME. I pray for our men and women giving up everything to protect this country from pure evil. I fear for my son like I've never known fear before. I'm damn PROUD of him for his choice to be in the Army. I just want him home now. It's his 3d trip around and now this song never leaves my mind. It pops in everyday and rattles my brain. I do love the video the instruments vocals goose bumps all I can say... Please pray for our HEROES to come home safely...
I know your wrote this 3yrs ago but very nice great dad your son and you are lucky to have each other hang on tight to every second 1 day 1 of yall will get a call and it hurts worse than being shot trust me i know its been 20 yrs since I've heard him sorry missem just nice to see a good reply oyea thanks 4 your support im no scout im INFANTRY 2-7 1ST CAV so tell your son thank you 4 me Please sir and Sgt Britt out
What a dumb ass thing to say. Of course we can't protect them forever. But we can love them forever, and pray for them, and pray for them to return safely home. And if 'that' bothers you, then get over it. Whether it's a prayer or a desire, we will always do it for our children.
Don't care how long ago you posted. Those of us who hear the call to war are many, but few. Love your son, know that he's experienced something totally different than you, and let him know that he did something that none but few have decided to do. Risk his life on the behalf of others. The best man on this earth said that there is no greater love than that, and if he has tried to do that, he's a better man than most of the world and needs to know that...even if he doesn't believe it.
@@HiWayLady49 Pray in one hand, shit in the other. See which fills up first.
God bless your son, my brother did 21 years and 2 trips!
Thank you Corb; thru doing family research I discovered that my great great grandfather served both in the 13th U.S. Calvary and the Prussian Calvary before that. Thank you for such a wonderful tune.
See you all troopers at Fiddlers Green....
Scouts Out!
Recon!
+GG tW Hopefully not soon, though. Mounted for life.
If you aint Cav!
+Zack Furget YOU ANT SHIT
Poor drummer he didn't realize he was dead till he saw no one was at the fort and the black horse with boots reversed showed up.
I interpreted it as the Drummer realized all his comrades died, cue the playing of the reprise. The singer is the cleaned shaven one after all, so I assumed that's the one that died.
Course you could argue he died in spirit.
The drummer was a prime target because the drummer lead the forces
Creeper Savage drummers aren’t officers. They aren’t really supposed to be targets either.
@@zyzor I never said they were officers and they were targets the drums were what led the forces well the drums they won't know what to do
@Noah Nahawi Yes. It's part of the funeral formalities, if circumstances allowed for any. It is part of the funderal formalities for US Presidents as well. Started with Abraham Lincoln, though he never saw action.
I love it when I'm playing planetside 2 and in a tank platoon and someone plays this over the proximity chat
Isaac Dickson gotta love planet side moments no matter what lol
Works with BF1
I had three guys join me in formation
@@Tula-cs1ef Play convoy over voicechat in War Thunder and have everyone form up.
When u wanna live up ur dream riding a horse in battle on holdfast but the game just load so slow :')
Served with the 1st Cavalry Division 2008-2010. Live the Legend
SO DID I I WAS 2-7 GARY OWEN B-CO IM A 11-B MEC
I was not Cav but augmented them on F.O.B.'S in Iraq and Afghanistan.
@@hiramhill3220 I was at Garry Owen 76-77 A Troop 4/7 and A Troop 1/7 Ft. Knox 75 A Troop 4/12 in 78 But Good days at Garry Owen !!!
8th Engineers, 1st Cav, Desert Storm. VICTORY!
This is what cavalry had in their minds in 1914 the last year of the horse cavalry glory years.
Back then when they still had drive by bayonetings. AKA lancings
Poland in 1939 would disagree with you there.
Horses are gonna come back come the boog, trust me, trust me.
@@jesupcolt Horse Solider makes reference to Polish Lancers charging German Tanks in the fade out.
@@BoogalooBoy Really fucking late but the german army mainly relied on horses in ww2 for moving supplies
How can this man not be the most famous musician of our time?
because he keeps up Epic songs about epic history with Epic chivelry, while we live in a debauched age
Very recently learned that Lund used the tune to The Idiot by Stan Rogers for this song.
First off, very nice choice and a good callback to the tradition that many civil war songs borrowed other tunes. Second of all, love this song even more now.
I’m gonna keep it real, I think this version is sadder than the reprise. The reprise is direct with its sorrow, but this one falls into a special place. It has its upbeat and somewhat happy tone, but the lyrics tell a different story. The narrator knows he’s most likely going to die, but he’s going with this enthusiasm anyways. The way that I see it, this is a young man ignorant to what he’s actually getting into, the reprise is that man after he’s lost that confidence.
I agree. Depicting war as strickly sad and things definitely has it's place. But the great part of this is the upbeat I took as being the way we like to represent the military as this great adventure and battle being amazing action. When in reality at the end the man has died and is talking about his own funeral.
@@matthewsaari6577 I interpret it as how warfare was viewed at the time (They’re wearing Union uniforms so I assume American Civil War). At the beginning of the war, thousands were signing up daily to go off and fight in the war for the glory of their homeland. The south had multiple occasions where regiments had to be left home for a while, or sent hundreds of miles to another state because the corps in the local area literally didn’t have room for another regiment. However the lyrics hint at what the experience would actually turn into
Reprise??
When I was 19 I became a 19 Delta Cavalry Scout. I am 31 now, feels like a lifetime ago. I can still remember the feeling of a 90 pound ruck sack digging into my back.
Garry Owen!
1/7 Here.....Lived in The Hood from 2008-2011.
Beautiful Song.
@@DriveByShouting wow I was there the summer of 2009, I probably saw you randomly at some point
I enlisted 2020, got to Benning and they played this on the speakers. I love this song. If I hadn't gotten discharged for dislocated knee, I would've gotten assigned Ft Hood 3rd Cav
This song is really catchy and really haunting.
Thank you so much for sharing it.
My father was a Cav Scout and I learned much about the Cavalry's unique culture from him.
I'd like to meet you and shake your hand, Mr. Lund.
Garryowen!
You may want to read Frederic Remington's collected writings. Fascinating take on the daily life of a horse soldier.
Please forgive the lateness of my reply.
Thank you very much for the recommendation! : ) I hope that my local library carries some of Remington's writings.
Anne Nonymous Hey, my dad was in the cavalry scouts. I will be in the cav as well soon
CavScout19D
That's wonderful!
Regards to your father and the best of luck to you!
I got my sabers today at fort Benning. And they played this as we received them. Made me proud to be Cav.
Just earned my spurs! Completed my spur ride this morning at 3am!
Congrats to you, brother. Got mine in 2011, awesome memories.
ive been look for this for years since my grandpa played it. FINALLLY
Irregularblob TH-cam David Kincaid or Civil War songs. I listened to a lot older version than this one. This the first time I’ve ever heard this version.
holy shit same, i found it after four years
I might not like country music, but this is an exception
Sapper, I tuned in here to listen to some good music. I read your comment and would like to thank you for your service to our Country. Am so sorry you were injured but so thankful you made it home. God bless you and all our brave men and women over there!
I can't even put into words how much i love this
My great grandfather was in the cavalry. He rode a black stallion. When the horse came back with reversed boots, my grandparents and great grandmother cried for hours.
Just graduated here from fort benning as a 19 delta and am so happy and thankful to give my service to a great MOS fort bliss here I come
I love the tune to this song, I could listen to it all day! And that stunning back horse..... WOW! The horse just fitted the song perfectly!
This is fantastic. Please theme more music like this. Also sounds incredibly Irish. I just love it.
There's an Irish cover, and while you may think this sounds irish, it actually fits fairly well into the country genre here in America.
There are days where I hope heaven is just riding a horse across endless grasslands.
Texan here...love this guy. Shared this and the other song to a horse group on facebook.
I think S/Sgt E.S. Tankersley would have liked this song. At the age of 15 he ran away from home to join the 7th Cavalry prior to WWII. He left the Cavalry to become an original member of the First Special Service Force (the Devil's Brigade) His last ride was on a green broke horse that he had just shod. (his back had been broken and fused together) With nothing but the halter, he mounted military style and proceeded to gallop the horse up and down the gravel road. His comment; "There's nothing like a horse to make a man feel alive."
S/Sgt E.S. Tankersly was right...all the way....in the last comment. Yes! (Honor) I have a fused back too. ughhh.... But we 'fused back' men sit tall in the saddle! ha! Have a really good day, squawcreekkid! (great song by Corb!)
Sgt. Tankersley. Truly a wise man who embodies the spirit of those who helped shape this nation and many nations before.
These guys are far more country than a lot of singers out there.
You should never forget those who gave everything, so you could have everything!
i love that there are so many people willing to give their lives for their country, and i have to respect you for it, but a part of me chuckles cuz this guy is Canadian. grew up in Taber, best fricken corn in the world, and moved to my hometown of Edmonton. a true Hurtin' Albertan if i ever did see one!
1st Cavalry. This resonates with me. Best Job I ever had.
when Taliban never expected a few Americans on horses
Cavalry bringing the angels to rain fire on those backwards fucks.
@@jesupcolt the Angels came mounted raining Infidel Hell
@@jesupcolt Angels raining "Hellfire" is ironic isn't it?
@@cearfarseer9725, poetic, ain't it?
@Yankee Gohome, except no.
When you played Ultimate General Civil War for only ten minutes...
I play this song while playing the game!
@@willross9873 You, sir, are indeed a gentleman. =)
Facts
Two of my 4x great grandfathers were in Union Cavalry regiments during the Civil War. God bless all cavalrymen living or dead
I'm from the north I'm related to Robert E Lee and Grant
Does anyone else wish Corb Lund could gift this song to previous generations via time travel?
a) It would be a wonderful gift for our (great)grandparents.
b) Corb would still be a very popular man. Those randy Nanas would love him.
"When in doubt, scouts out"
"We're surrounded send in the infantry!"
"We're surrounded send in the cavalry!"
Yeah second one sounds about right
Cavalry gets there sooner, infantry stays there longer.
whats he cavalry's #1 battle drill? Oh yeah... break contact.
"We're surrounded send in the cavalry!" Then the winged hussars arrived!!!!
@@chuckhouse5179 Huzzah a man of culture.
Send in the air force and bomb everything to dust
If you could mount loudspeakers on the tanks in World of Tanks you would hear me coming from a mile away.
Hell yeah man.
Drive closer! I want to hit them with my sword!
Deutschland die Schöne Tell me about it. I'd be gleefully blaring things like this and "Copperhead Road"
I be blasting Panzerlied
In WoTBlitz they announced the introduction of cavalry as an April Fool's joke. I still want my damn horse.
Yeah, 19D does it all! They played this at our Cav Ball. Awesome song.
They played this almost every second of my Unit's spur ride
I'm not cav but my father was lost him to cancer 02 02 2021 he was 2nd acr bronze star my father took this to the heart I love all who served thank you God bless
I Wanna Be In The Cavalry - Corb Lund -- Lyrics: Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar
Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
Well I wanna horse in the volunteer force that's riding forth at dawn
Please save for me some gallantry that will echo when I'm gone
I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
I'd not a good foot soldier make, I'd be sour and slow at march
And I'd be sick on a navy ship, and the sea would leave me parched
But I'll be first in line if they'll let me ride, by god, you'll see my starch
Lope back o'er the heath with the laurel wreath underneath that vict'ry arch
Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar
I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
Let me earn my spurs in the battle's blur where the day is lost or won
I'll wield my lance as the ponies dance and the blackguards fire their guns
A sabre keen, and a saddle carbine and an army Remington
Where the hot lead screams with the cold, cold steel let me be a cavalryman
Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
An' I wanna good steed under me like my forefathers before
I wanna good mount when the bugle sounds and I hear the cannons' roar
Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
Let 'em play their flutes and stirrup my boots and place them back to front
'Cause I won't be back on the rider-less black and I'm finished in my hunt
Well I wanna be in the cavalry if they send me off to war
Well I wanna be in the cavalry, but I won't ride home no more
For my cousin who was a 19 Delta, Cav Scout. God bless and Fiddlers Green…
To all veterans, active, family members, and loved ones of service men and women of the U.S. Military. Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for standing for this country. Thank you for putting your very life on the line.
why only US though? a lot of euros and other countries helped too :/
What about all the other countries that helped
***** doing what? Fuck all. Britain and Australia are the only allies worth a shit. The rest of europe sneers at us while they enjoy their social programs. Most of which are funded with money NOT going to their armed forces because of US or Brit presence there. Fuck off euros. Lazy shits.
Cody Suckpants yeah and wtf are you doing there??? like your land is being attacked by some bearded gout herders from the mountains... tss
This is a song about the U.S. Civil war and yes there where euros there but they considered themselves Americans too
This brings back memorys. Was a Cavalry Scout in the army and me and buddies would get smashed in the barracks blasting this on the speakers for the whole floor to hear.
82nd airborne, 1-73 recon cav. Will never forget that last spur ride.
Watched Corb perform at the N.F.R. tonight!! This guy needs a new agent or publicist. This guy has more talent than 150 pop Trashvilecuntry impersonaters!!!! Can I get a "HELL YEA'?
Hell yeah
Interesting to note that this video was filmed in Alberta, Canada
Love this song live, on vinyl, and right here. Can't wait to see Corb on the road again
My grandson got his spurs and Stetson...proud he's in the Cavalry!
Approximately 36,000 Canadians fought for Lincoln during the War of the Rebellion.
Happy Independence Day from a friendly northern neighbor 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
True. However it also served as a retreat for R. C. Kennedy and his feller conspirators who burned NYC. Then again the UK was just as divided as Canada was. Let alone us Lincolnites and Seshers. My kinfolke fought in both armies. Happy 4th of July and Happy upcoming 12th of July.
- S.G. Dery of Clann Fearghaille
@@zoologist1992 and a Happy Upcoming 12th to you as well Brother
This former American Cavalryman with a Canadian wife, loves this track. All the best to my Canadian Brothers & Sisters-in-Arms.
Due to my wife, I may be one of the few Americans who knows what PPCLI is. You all stay safe!
Hey thanks man hope your doing well and thank you for your service 💪🏻💪🏻!
My father was/is a Patricia
Beautiful song I find myself humming it all the time.
Aindriú Mac an Bhreithiún I've caught myself singing it
The tune is actually by Stan Rodgers. Look up "The Idiot."
If the cavalry ever makes a comeback sign me up
This is excellent!
I now want to be in the Calvary.
If only I had a horse.
I doubt Cavalry is in use anymore.
false. 1st cav division horse detachment(;
you could get the m2 bradley
+Kicking Bear If you aint cav...
you aint shit!
This is a classic tune! It's the exact song (with different words) as Stan Rogers' song "Idiot". The theme is exactly the same, but a different setting. I mean the music/melody is exactly the same. It's an old Scottish folk song with different works. And the video is in this version is excellent! On a related note, I just picked up a restored 1859 McClellan saddle that fits my mustang like a glove! ;D
Corb Lund gave Stan Rogers co-writing credit.
Always play this song when I'm at the pub and sing at the top of my lungs
Comments are disabled on the reprise but I wanted to say it is one of the more impactful songs I have heard. Great job with that.
for all the troopers in Second armored Cav. past present and future.
You know guys, I think he wants to be in the cavalry.
For anyone who’s never seen the riderless horse at a memorial ceremony, let me paint the picture:
CRYING.
Served with C Trp 1 Sqd 14Th ACR 67-68 . CAV lead the way.
***** and burgers with that beer!
jason molinar aye. And some fried taters to go with the beer n burgers!
Ray Devlin "B" Troop,3/17th ACR "Stogies", Scout Platoon, OH-58A "Kiowa" 1970-71
Ray Devlin My dad was in the 14th ACR. Was with the portion that got detached in 67 and attached to the 25th Light Infantry and sent to Vietnam in late 66 early 67. Know any Percivals?
Were you on the border? If my history is right the 11th replaced the 14th. I was there with the 11th.
Great Song
My Great Great Grandfather was in the Swedish Cavalry back in the 1890s. That's where my family got our last name from
this video is from 2007 and only has 2.6m views!! what an underrated song.
I think Corb is a Stan Rogers fan, but I suppose I may be an idiot.
Just like me.
False Profiteer arent we all
Ya, I caught that too!
@@morecopemorerope4372 Only those who like being free
@@jtl-en4yx wait, whats that supposed to mean?
From an Old Cavalry Scout....Great song....
I always looked for this song because I'm father plays it and even plays it on guitar and I finally understood because he was apart of air cavalry for the army
Great song to sing!!!
I'm a big fan of Corb. This is probably the best lyrics written in my opinion. I get chills everytime this one comes up on my Playlist
Great song by a great musician, You should hear my three year old sing along, then burst out laughing when she hits "by God you'll see my starch!"
WONDERFUL WELL DONE 👏 ✔️
Im a larper and me and my warband of knights sing this song as we March into battle.
This is probably the best music video I’ve ever seen. Great job!
I may be the infantry but I got to respect the calvary of old some badass dudes
Stan Rogers, "The idiot" shares this song's melody, it's awesome.
This song never gets old. I love it. 2019
Earned my Spurs with the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Ghost Troop "Goin hard in the paint since 1836"!
My brother is a cav scout in the 101st. He sings this all the time. I keep getting it stuck on my head
I love this song. What a proud song!