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The British Are Coming! To Salute America's Bicentennial

Royal Marines and the Black Watch
The British Are Coming! To Salute America's Bicentennial
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Performed by The Royal Marines Band, the musical division of the British Royal Navy, and the pipers of The Black Watch, Scotland’s senior Royal Highland Regiment, this recording pays significant tribute to America’s Bicentennial anniversary. Both military units were dispatched to the United States during the American Revolution, and this visit to America in 1976 marked their first joint appearance in the U.S. for 200 years. Opening with "Stars and Stripes Forever," and climaxing with a medley of patriotic British anthems, the album salutes not only America's Bicentennial, but also the commanding sound of the bagpipes, drum, and bugle. Liner notes include introductions to the bands, and notes on their musical selections.

Track Listing

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Sousa, J.P.: Stars and Stripes Forever Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Gilbert and Sullivan: Souffle Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Morag of Dunvegan Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Medley:Drum Solos Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Dvorak, Anton: Largo Theme from the New World Symphony Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Strauss, Richard: Radetzky March Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Sunset Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Lone Piper: Sleep, Dearie, Sleep Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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God Bless America Royal Marines and the Black Watch 1:46
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Bridge Over the River Kwai Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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All the Bluebonnets are Over the Border Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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March: Sambre et Meuse Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Medley: Jean Hastie Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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A Life on the Ocean Wave Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Medley: Pack Up Your Troubles / Gary Owen / It's a Long Way To Tipperary / Over There Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Edinburgh Castle Royal Marines and the Black Watch
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Britannic Salute: General Salute / Rule Britannia / Land Of Hope And Glory Royal Marines and the Black Watch

Album Info

Catalog Number

MON01776

Year(s) Released

1976

Label/Collection

Monitor Records

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

Scotland; United Kingdom

Culture Group(s)

Scots

Instrument(s)

Bagpipe; Drum

Credit(s)

Band of the Royal Marines - Artist
 Black Watch - Artist
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