I cried when I saw this video. I was born in Salisbury in 1979. I have the Rhodesia passport to this day. I am the son of a Portuguese woman and an English farmer. I currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. Rhodesians never die
I cried when I saw this video. I was born in Salisbury in 1979. I have the Rhodesian passport to this day. I am the son of a Portuguese woman and an English farmer. I currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. Rhodesians never die!
Wow, this is truly awesome. John, i am Major Moses Jokielehto, the Son of Brigadier Micko Jokielehto Selous Scouts. Also known as Tonka. I cannot believe we are both alive and in the same country. Wow. Mind boggles.
Rhodesians do never surrender- they never die! The meaning behind this is that the ember never dies, and always has the potential to reach a raging fire once more. Time is the only factor.
I could not find lyrics anywhere, so I transcribed Edmond's words. I researched the siege and found out the name of the place they were defending - Brakfontein. Also, BSAP stands for the British South Africa Police and a "Digger" is an Australian soldier. Hope this helps!THE SIEGE AT ELANDS RIVER (Verse One)Brakfontein is a pretty good baseIt is a pretty good place to beWith the Southern Rhodesian VolunteersAnd the men from the BSAPAnd a whole lot of Diggers from AustraliaAnd the Rhodesia RegimentAnd the water from the Elands RiverWas fresh and heaven sent (Bridge One)Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentFor a whole lot of Diggers from AustraliaAnd the Rhodesia Regiment (Verse Two)It was on the 3rd of AugustOn a crisp South African nightThe year was 1900With the Boer War at its heightDe la Rey was in those hillsWith his 3,000 menAnd the water from the Elands RiverWas fresh and heaven sent (Bridge Two) Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentDe la Rey is in those hillsWith his 3,000 men (Verse Three)From the 4th of AugustAs the sun rose in the eastFor 12 long days of shell and shockThey killed most every beastThere were oxen, mules, and horsesAnd men were lying deadBut the water from the Elands River Was fresh and heaven sent (Bridge Three)Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentThere were oxen, mules, and horses And men are lying dead (Verse Four)Our garrison was scantyA couple of hundred or moreDe la Rey asked us to lay down our armsTo his 3,000 BoersRhodesians never surrenderThat was our testamentAnd the water from the Elands RiverWas fresh and heaven sent (Bridge Five) Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentRhodesians never surrenderThis is our testament (Verse Five) De la Rey has gone nowWe don’t know where he wentRhodesians never surrenderAnd that’s our testamentAt the Siege of the Elands RiverWe made that testamentRhodesians never surrenderAnd that’s our testament
we don't care about race here in Rhodesians, we Rhodesians hail from Black, to Indian, to Colured, to White, also you funded Zirpa which overthrew Rhodesia
@@gospelfilms7942 If that is your belief and path, I'm not here to question that and I honestly won't. I do however, find it difficult to understand, that given the tragedy of this war on both sides, you appear to maintain a somewhat archaic view, in Tennessee ( with an American Flag behind you), a ludicrous view for some future Afrikaner redemption. My family was engaged on both sides in South Africa. Your spirit appears, not one of reconciliation, but purely ignorant antagonism, for a 'Christian'.
@@mikezinn7212 When you said your family was involved on both sides of the war, I assumed you meant the Second Anglo-Boer War, but when you seemed to reference my Geloftedag video and mention the phrase, "spirit of reconciliation," I thought perhaps you could be referring to the Battle of Blood River. Either way, I apologize for coming across as unChristian and antagonistic-this was not my intention. In my view both Boer Wars were entirely avoidable, unnecessary, and tragic. I too had ancestors/relatives on both sides. I take the Boer side, obviously, but we don't have to argue about that; I just mentioned it because its the historical background for this music video. As for reconciliation with the British: everyone that was actually involved during 1899-1902 is dead. I used the hate the British for their long dead soldiers' war crimes and their Empire's lust for gold and diamonds, but God changed my heart. As for my American flag in Tennessee: I wish. I was born in Texas, but the video was filmed in Illinois. Is my being born to South African immigrants in America the same as British soldiers invading sovereign Boer republics and putting women and children in concentration camps and burning their farms? Was that irony you implied? Is my view of the Battle of Blood River "archaic"? Sure. Jesus' teachings are much older, so age itself doesn't disqualify an opinion in my view. Perhaps my actual view on 16 December differs slightly from what one might assume my view is. Do I hold some ludicrous view on some future Afrikaner redemption? I'm not sure where you got this. I try not to make public claims about the future because I'm bad at guessing. I don't expect a ludicrous Afrikaner redemption. I feel my people have sabotaged themselves by discarding God. They've left Jesus for the devil. With one or two exceptions. As for reconciliation, with the British or the Boers or the Zulu, I extend my hand of friendship toward all. I don't have to prove myself to you, an internet stranger, but I served as a missionary in Africa. I left everything and everyone to try and help those of a difference people group or tribe. As for antagonism: I try not to. Sorry if I unwittingly offended you at any point. Edit: by "our river water" I meant it in the past tense (during the Boer republics), not in the present tense, and not in some mystical Afrikaner future tense.
@@mikezinn7212 I am a Boer still living in my country . We build this country we died for this country . Now it is going to shit . I don't need redemption or any other shit . I need revenge for the death of my people . 3 of my immediate family members killed by savages . F the past it is the present that counts . We Boers are small in number but F around and find our. Ps I have nothing against the British empire they are creating their own problems currently . Die-versity will get him . My only concern is the survival of my people . No virtue signaling chunt who does not know anything about our struggle for survival must even attempt to talk shit with me .
Brakfontein is a pretty good base, it's a pretty good place to be With the Southern Rhodesian volunteers and the men from the B.S.A.P. And a whole lot of diggers from Australia and the Rhodesia regiment and the water from the Elands River was fresh and heaven sent Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent For a whole lot of diggers from Australia and the Rhodesian regiment. It was on the third of August on a crisp South African night And the Year was 1900 with the Boer war at its height De la Rey was in those hills with his 3000 men And the water from the Elands River was fresh and heaven sent Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent De la Rey is in those hills with his 3000 men From the 4th August as the sun rose in the East For 12 long days with shell and shot they killed most every beast There were oxen, mules and horses and men were lying dead But the water from the Eland's river was fresh and heaven sent Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent There are oxen, mules and horses and men are lying dead Our garrison was scanty a couple o' 100 or more De la Rey asked us to lay down arms to his 3000 Boers Rhodesians never surrender, that was our testament And the water from the Elands River was fresh and heaven sent. Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent Rhodesians never surrender, this is our testament De la Rey is gone now, we don't know where he went Rhodesians never surrender, and that's our testament At the siege of Elands River, we made that testament
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It makes me really happy to know John Edmond's still out there writing Rhodie songs.
I cried when I saw this video. I was born in Salisbury in 1979. I have the Rhodesia passport to this day. I am the son of a Portuguese woman and an English farmer. I currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. Rhodesians never die
I'm from TN, I wish I had been alive to see Rhodesia in person.
Eu sei como é essa dor
MOÇAMBIQUE
I love this song. From America too. The people who disliked the song have to be messed up. Really great song. RHODESIANS NEVER DIE!!!!!!!!!
Boers ever die
I cried when I saw this video. I was born in Salisbury in 1979. I have the Rhodesian passport to this day. I am the son of a Portuguese woman and an English farmer. I currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. Rhodesians never die!
Wow, this is truly awesome. John, i am Major Moses Jokielehto, the Son of Brigadier Micko Jokielehto Selous Scouts. Also known as Tonka. I cannot believe we are both alive and in the same country. Wow. Mind boggles.
I live in Zimbabwe now I am 16 and I wish I could have lived in those days
Much respect from a proud Queenslander and Australian for our Rhodesian Kith and Kin. Anglo Pride World Wide!
Rhodesians do never surrender- they never die!
The meaning behind this is that the ember never dies, and always has the potential to reach a raging fire once more. Time is the only factor.
You mean Keep the Damn U.N. out of our Buissness this time and no more assholes like Kissassinger?
great to listen to in 2024 memories ❤
I could not find lyrics anywhere, so I transcribed Edmond's words. I researched the siege and found out the name of the place they were defending - Brakfontein. Also, BSAP stands for the British South Africa Police and a "Digger" is an Australian soldier. Hope this helps!THE SIEGE AT ELANDS RIVER
(Verse One)Brakfontein is a pretty good baseIt is a pretty good place to beWith the Southern Rhodesian VolunteersAnd the men from the BSAPAnd a whole lot of Diggers from
AustraliaAnd the Rhodesia RegimentAnd the water from the Elands RiverWas fresh and heaven sent
(Bridge One)Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentFor a whole lot of Diggers from
AustraliaAnd the Rhodesia Regiment
(Verse Two)It was on the 3rd of AugustOn a crisp South African nightThe year was 1900With the Boer War at its heightDe la Rey was in those hillsWith his 3,000 menAnd the water from the Elands RiverWas fresh and heaven sent
(Bridge Two)
Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentDe la Rey is in those hillsWith his 3,000 men
(Verse Three)From the 4th of AugustAs the sun rose in the eastFor 12 long days of shell and shockThey killed most every beastThere were oxen, mules, and horsesAnd men were lying deadBut the water from the Elands River Was fresh and heaven sent
(Bridge Three)Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentThere were oxen, mules, and horses And men are lying dead
(Verse Four)Our garrison was scantyA couple of hundred or moreDe la Rey asked us to lay down our armsTo his 3,000 BoersRhodesians never surrenderThat was our testamentAnd the water from the Elands RiverWas fresh and heaven sent
(Bridge Five)
Oh you Elands RiverYour water is heaven sentRhodesians never surrenderThis is our testament
(Verse Five)
De la Rey has gone nowWe don’t know where he wentRhodesians never surrenderAnd that’s our testamentAt the Siege of the Elands RiverWe made that testamentRhodesians never surrenderAnd that’s our testament
God bless you! and god bless Rhodesia, which one day I hope will rise again.
Thanks mate
Diggers are Australian Engineers, not soldiers exactly.. and also the lyrics is "Brakfontein is a pretty lit base" not "good base"
Is it just me or is the audio a bit glitchy in headphones?
just you
Same
headphones & speakers
Same
Kinda pops
Whoop de dooo! My copy of this CD finally arrived! I cried. John does nor take sides and ...I cried. Thanks John :-)
GOD BLESS RHODESIA! May the communist mugabe and the so-called nation of zimbabwe fall and may Rhodesia rise again!
Rhodesia rise again! Yes Please!
I'd fight for it!
Hell Yes!
looks like you got your wish
randomcow505 not yet...but if there were to be a massive immigration of like minded folks then yes totally possible.
Lekker, John!
It's a beautiful song) It lifts my mood)
From the USA...Wonderful! Great Song!
I kind of wish John Edmond and Slim Dusty did a duet
That would have been awesome
Great song. Sung so well.
Lank lewe die Boerevolk!
Beautiful music. Cheers from Potchefstroom
Wonderful song!
Luckily Rhodesians never die so we'll have more songs to look forward to in the future.
John Edmond is the greatest.
Ag man! I will definitely buy this album! I am South African, but spent many a happy time in Rhodesia. You will never die! Dankie.
I have had the album for a few months now. Its brilliant and it brings a tear to my eye.
This is a better outcome then the alamo
Very good! Support from white country Russia!
Not so much in the Far East. lol.
NS88crew
You bastards helped bring Rhodesia down
we don't care about race here in Rhodesians, we Rhodesians hail from Black, to Indian, to Colured, to White, also you funded Zirpa which overthrew Rhodesia
This is nice :)
Does he give concerts? Would be worth a flight.
Yes, but you’d have to pay for the venue, plane tickets and lodgings.
What's up with the audio constantly popping? It's a good song, but that's really annoying.
The thumbs down is from mooogabee
The closing verse means everything. Rhodesians never will surrender to tyranny. The fight goes on.
Damn us for letting Rhodesia fall.
So many people forget just how long Rhodesians have been proving themselves in battle.
Its to bad Rhodesia is now called Zimbabwe
He realised new album
Sorry that the lyrics are all run on. Can the publisher of the video edit them to make it look right?
Nice song and all, but I'm a Boer. Seems like you enjoyed drinking our river water during your invasion.
Africa's water my friend, don't forget that.
@@mikezinn7212 Well, if we're getting technical, I'd say it's God's water in my Book.
@@gospelfilms7942 If that is your belief and path, I'm not here to question that and I honestly won't. I do however, find it difficult to understand, that given the tragedy of this war on both sides, you appear to maintain a somewhat archaic view, in Tennessee ( with an American Flag behind you), a ludicrous view for some future Afrikaner redemption. My family was engaged on both sides in South Africa. Your spirit appears, not one of reconciliation, but purely ignorant antagonism, for a 'Christian'.
@@mikezinn7212 When you said your family was involved on both sides of the war, I assumed you meant the Second Anglo-Boer War, but when you seemed to reference my Geloftedag video and mention the phrase, "spirit of reconciliation," I thought perhaps you could be referring to the Battle of Blood River.
Either way, I apologize for coming across as unChristian and antagonistic-this was not my intention.
In my view both Boer Wars were entirely avoidable, unnecessary, and tragic. I too had ancestors/relatives on both sides. I take the Boer side, obviously, but we don't have to argue about that; I just mentioned it because its the historical background for this music video. As for reconciliation with the British: everyone that was actually involved during 1899-1902 is dead. I used the hate the British for their long dead soldiers' war crimes and their Empire's lust for gold and diamonds, but God changed my heart.
As for my American flag in Tennessee: I wish. I was born in Texas, but the video was filmed in Illinois. Is my being born to South African immigrants in America the same as British soldiers invading sovereign Boer republics and putting women and children in concentration camps and burning their farms? Was that irony you implied?
Is my view of the Battle of Blood River "archaic"? Sure. Jesus' teachings are much older, so age itself doesn't disqualify an opinion in my view. Perhaps my actual view on 16 December differs slightly from what one might assume my view is.
Do I hold some ludicrous view on some future Afrikaner redemption? I'm not sure where you got this. I try not to make public claims about the future because I'm bad at guessing. I don't expect a ludicrous Afrikaner redemption. I feel my people have sabotaged themselves by discarding God. They've left Jesus for the devil. With one or two exceptions.
As for reconciliation, with the British or the Boers or the Zulu, I extend my hand of friendship toward all. I don't have to prove myself to you, an internet stranger, but I served as a missionary in Africa. I left everything and everyone to try and help those of a difference people group or tribe.
As for antagonism: I try not to. Sorry if I unwittingly offended you at any point.
Edit: by "our river water" I meant it in the past tense (during the Boer republics), not in the present tense, and not in some mystical Afrikaner future tense.
@@mikezinn7212 I am a Boer still living in my country . We build this country we died for this country . Now it is going to shit . I don't need redemption or any other shit . I need revenge for the death of my people . 3 of my immediate family members killed by savages . F the past it is the present that counts . We Boers are small in number but F around and find our. Ps I have nothing against the British empire they are creating their own problems currently . Die-versity will get him . My only concern is the survival of my people . No virtue signaling chunt who does not know anything about our struggle for survival must even attempt to talk shit with me .
Ok this is based.
Het iemand die liereke?
Brakfontein is a pretty good base, it's a pretty good place to be
With the Southern Rhodesian volunteers and the men from the B.S.A.P.
And a whole lot of diggers from Australia and the Rhodesia regiment
and the water from the Elands River was fresh and heaven sent
Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent
For a whole lot of diggers from Australia and the Rhodesian regiment.
It was on the third of August on a crisp South African night
And the Year was 1900 with the Boer war at its height
De la Rey was in those hills with his 3000 men
And the water from the Elands River was fresh and heaven sent
Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent
De la Rey is in those hills with his 3000 men
From the 4th August as the sun rose in the East
For 12 long days with shell and shot they killed most every beast
There were oxen, mules and horses and men were lying dead
But the water from the Eland's river was fresh and heaven sent
Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent
There are oxen, mules and horses and men are lying dead
Our garrison was scanty a couple o' 100 or more
De la Rey asked us to lay down arms to his 3000 Boers
Rhodesians never surrender, that was our testament
And the water from the Elands River was fresh and heaven sent.
Oh you Elands River your water is heaven sent
Rhodesians never surrender, this is our testament
De la Rey is gone now, we don't know where he went
Rhodesians never surrender, and that's our testament
At the siege of Elands River, we made that testament
I've visited a mass grave of Boer women and children.
So?
He's cooking a pasty in the campfire!
100k views are from me
PART 2 BOYS UNIFY THE BOERES