The title comes from the original lyrics, traditionally
attributed to the 18th century General, John Burgoyne.
It was set to music by the English composer, Sir Henry
Rowley Bishop in 1826. The song was to be part of one
of Bishop's operas, but there is no evidence it was
ever incorporated into one. It was adapted into a
military march and was the regimental march of the
Royal Berkshire Regiment. It quickly became very
popular in the United States both as a song and a dance
tune, and was added to...(+)
The title comes from the original lyrics, traditionally
attributed to the 18th century General, John Burgoyne.
It was set to music by the English composer, Sir Henry
Rowley Bishop in 1826. The song was to be part of one
of Bishop's operas, but there is no evidence it was
ever incorporated into one. It was adapted into a
military march and was the regimental march of the
Royal Berkshire Regiment. It quickly became very
popular in the United States both as a song and a dance
tune, and was added to the repertoire of the West Point
Military Academy, where it is still played today at
certain events.
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