1 Song from the reign of Every British Monarch [5K Special] [1707 - 2024]

5K message:

I just want to say how grateful I am for all of you, here is my real 5 thousand special, it was quite hard to track down songs from the recency era and such, but I hope you enjoy it. Cheers.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:10 - Anne - Over the Hills and Far away

2:07 - George I - British Grenadiers

3:52 - George II - God Save the King

6:50 - George III - Hey For the life of a Soldier

8:48 - George IV - Ride on In Majesty

11:19 - William IV - Long, Long Ago

14:56 - Victoria - Soldiers of the Queen

17:09 - Edward VII - Land of Hope and Glory

21:15 - George V - By Order of the King

24:23 - Edward VIII - Mary from the Dairy

26:05 - George VI - The King is still in London

27:33 - Elizabeth II - I'm Backing Britain

30:09 - Charles III - Make a Joyful noise

33:01 - End

Song Info:

'Over the Hills and Far Away' is a traditional British song that has been adapted and recorded by various artists over the years. The lyrics tell the tale of young men who set out on a journey in the Royal Army under Queen Anne. The tune of the song's origin is unknown, ranging its beginning from anywhere in Elizabethan times to the War of Spanish Succession.

The British Grenadiers" is a traditional British military marching song that's tune dates back to the 17th century. It has a long history and has been associated with various military units over the years. The song lyrics have been suspected to be from the war of Spanish Succession.

The original version of "God Save the King" was composed in 1745 during the reign of King George II of Great Britain. It was primarily used as a patriotic song to show support for the British monarchy and became especially popular during times of national significance.

'Hey for the Life of a Soldier' is a Napoleonic War era song authored by Thomas Simpson Cooke in 1814. This song is a traditional British military song that reflects the experiences of soldiers during the Napoleonic era.

'Ride On, Ride On in Majesty' is a well-known British hymn that commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The lyrics were written by Henry Hart Milman, an English historian and Anglican clergyman, in the 19th century.

'Long, Long Ago' is a traditional British folk song. The origins of the song are somewhat unclear, seeming to date to the early 1830s, as it has evolved over time and has been adapted by various artists. The lyrics often reflect on the passage of time and the nostalgia for days gone by.

'Soldiers of the Queen' is a British patriotic song that emerged during the late 19th century, capturing the spirit of loyalty and dedication to the British monarch. The song was particularly popular in the late Victorian era, and it celebrated the soldiers who served under the British flag during times of conflict and peace. The lyrics evoke a sense of duty, honour, and bravery associated with being a soldier in service to the queen.

'Land of Hope and Glory' is a British patriotic song that is often associated with the Last Night of the Proms, an annual classical music concert in the United Kingdom. The music for the song comes from the "Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1" composed by Sir Edward Elgar in 1901. The lyrics were later added by Arthur Christopher Benson, and the song was first performed in 1902.

'By Order of the King' is a World War I-era patriotic song that gained popularity during the war in Britain. The song's lyrics were composed by Albert E. McNutt and the music from M.F. Kelly. A couple sources say it was first published in 1915 before becoming a widely recognized and beloved anthem during the conflict.

'The King is Still in London' is a patriotic song composed in 1941 during World War II. The song honours King George VI and encourages the British people to persevere in the face of adversity. I have tried to track down the writer of the lyrics or composer but I have got conflicting authors. Regardless the song stands as a memory of the blitz and the war itself, and of His Majesty, George VI in London despite all the bombings.

'I'm Backing Britain' is a patriotic song that gained popularity in the United Kingdom in the swinging sixties. It was released in 1968 to the immensely popular 'I'm Backing Britain' campaign, which aimed to boost the economy by encouraging people to work extra hours without additional pay to support the country's prosperity.

'Make a Joyful noise' is a song composed for King Charles III's coronation, it encompasses the feeling of holiness and divine salvation for the peoples of earth.