"Over the Hills and Far Away" - British Traditional Song (John Tam's Version)

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"Over the Hills and Far Away" is a traditional British song, dating back to at least the late 17th century. One version was published in Thomas D'Urfey's Wit and Mirth, or Pills to Purge Melancholy; a very different one appeared in George Farquhar's 1706 play The Recruiting Officer. A version also appears in John Gay's The Beggar's Opera of 1728.
The words have changed over the years, as can be seen in the versions below. The only consistent element in early versions is the title line and the tune. D'Urfey's and Gay's versions both refer to lovers, while Farquhar's version refers to fleeing overseas to join the army. The tune was provided with another set of lyrics for the British Sharpe television series of the 1990s, based on Farquhar's version. This version was also recorded by John Tams who played Dan Hagman in the series.
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[@gerarddelmonte4205]

Such a great version. John Tam is the best.

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[@JosephAlanMeador]

That's soldiering.
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Memes aside, I'll never get enough of this music. John Tams added so much to that show

[@stewartfooter3580]

The show of all shows and john is outstanding! I have the soundtrack

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he did it

[@natospysanchez8938]

Now this is soldering .

[@patrioticarchive]

Go on Sharpey!

[@ZEP0034]

Just like the lads were so strong nobody could emulate their ability to cover such wide space wutg stretched availability. Whatever came they never were invaded off of the British mainland

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Photo with two of Sharpe's men who died or disappeared!

[@user-vp8bd5eg9t]

отличная мотивирующая песня, хоть и от бритов

[@quidproquo3549]

какие то проблемы с бритами?

[@davidmoor8096]

I like this version but I must say I find the Gin Lane version, it is perhaps closer to the original version.
Please note the references to Queen Anne, Galway and Marlborough:
Gin Lane - Over the Hills and Far Away
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[@ArchivumMusicum21]

I actually posted a Gin Lane version of the song before I posted this. go check it out!

[@davidmoor8096]

@@ArchivumMusicum21 Sorry, did not check! I am wrong!
FYI Earl Galway and the Duke of Marlborough INTERESTING characters!

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Yup. Still have to watch Sharpe. Make sure to subscribe to show appreciation :)

[@ZEP0034]

Thos one edges it

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[@ritalinuserX]

Fell in love with that version and I’m so glad i found it!!!

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