Bonnie blue flag is a set of fast play american civil war rules for any scale of figures from 6mm through to 40mm. With the announcement of the ordinance, a large blue flag bearing a single white star was raised over the capitol building in jackson. Overall i liked the film, but big let down after gettysburg. It was especially popular during the wars early years. The flag closely resembles the flag of the republic of west florida, which was very shortlived and began in 1810. During the vicksburg siege, steamboats on the mississippi riv. Tune of the week 012210 bonnie blue flag discussion. Davis, our loved president, and stephens statesman are, now rally round the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. The tune was taken from an irish song the irish jaunti.
It was adopted by florida shortly after their revolt and separation from spain, and flown until its. Cook book from hargaret chasesurfqco monood with hot as. He set the words to an old irish tune, the irish jaunting car. The bonnie blue flag was probably the 2nd most popular song in the confederacy during the civil war. May 5, 2015 the bonnie blue flag 1861 this song, according to many historians, was as popular of a southern rally song as dixie. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I have searched for the original lyrics for years, but i.
Neither is known to have had any official standing. Nov 10, 20 the bonnie blue flag song and dance was unnecessary. The bonnie blue flag gods and generals its been around 5 years and i have just realized people are crazy of talking about history. Historical flags of our ancestors the bonnie blue flag. On 9 january 1861, the convention of the people of mississippi adopted an ordinance of secession. In december, west florida was annexed by the united states and the republic ceased to exist, after a life of 74 days. My selection for the week, which may have been on here before, is bonnie blue flag. Can anyone recommend a performance of the song the bonnie. Jan 22, 2015 hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. It is a close race as to whether dixie or the bonnie blue flag was the most popular song of the south during the war, for both strongly gripped southern hearts. Hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war song from the. If there was a song the confederate soldier loved almost as much as dixie, it was the bonnie blue flag.
Jan 12, 2011 the bonnie blue flag was one of the flags of the csa. The flag consists of a blue field with a single 5point white star in the center. As palavras foram escritas pelo entertainer natural do ulster harry mccarthy, tendo sido a melodia extraida da cancao the irish jaunting car. It was first flown in 1810 by a group of men gathered together under the auspices of what they called the west florida convention. On december 10, 1810, the flag of the united states replaced the bonnie blue flag over baton rouge, and the republic of west florida passed into history. The bonnie blue flag was one of the flags of the csa. Ye men of valor, gather round the banner of the right, texas and fair louisiana join us in the fight.
Browniii 379, the bonnie blue flag 1 text plus mention of 1 more probably from the same informant warnereastern, pp. The bonnie blue flag the flag was first used during the 1810 west florida rebellion, before that territory was incorporated into mississippi and florida as part of the u. The bonnie blue flag was written by harry mccarthy in 1861. A flag with a single star showed up again later to represent the republic of texas, which adopted a lone star variation for its official flag in 1839. When major general benjamin butler captured new orleans, he allegedly arrested. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war song. The songs title refers to the unofficial first flag of the confederacy, the bonnie blue flag. The bonnie blue flag, with variations library of congress. The bonnie blue flag was the official flag of the republic of west florida. Jul 14, 2011 the bonnie blue flag was probably the 2nd most popular song in the confederacy during the civil war. We are a band of brothers and native to the soil and fighting for the property we gained by honest toil and when our rights were threatened, the cry rose near and far to hoist for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. Mar 29, 2008 the bonnie blue flag gods and generals its been around 5 years and i have just realized people are crazy of talking about history.
Watch and create more animated gifs like the bonnie blue flag gods and generals at. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war. The bonnie blue flag contributor names macarthy, harry composer subject headings. The bonnie blue flag by bobby horton on amazon music. The bonnie blue flag with lyrics popular civil war song from the movie. Other articles where bonnie blue flag is discussed. I pledge allegiance to the flag of theunited statesof america and. Bonnie blue flag conf0007 historic american sheet music.
The bonnie blue flag the musical story of the confederate. Then cheer, boys, cheer, raise a joyous shout for arkansas and north carolina now have both gone out, and let another rousing cheer for tennessee be given, the single star of the bonnie blue flag has grown to be eleven. The bonnie blue flag, also known as we are a band of brothers, is an 1861 marching song. We are a band of brothers bonnie blue flag mp3 midi free. In the 2003 movie gods and generals, the ode to the bonnie blue flag is sung in front of the confederate army by a usostyle performer. The first recorded use of this flag was in 1810 when it was used to represent the republic of west florida, a republic of english speaking inhabitants of. The source book author appeared very briefly, during the bonnie blue flag musical number, as a mustachioed officer in the audience, with no lines. If anyone has any links for letters, diaries, or books that cover this, i would be.
The bonnie blue flag song and dance was unnecessary. The words were written by the entertainer harry mccarthy, with the melody taken from the song the irish jaunting car. The bonnie blue flag wikisource, the free online library. The bonnie blue flag was raised at the spanish fort in baton rouge on september 23, 1810. Check out the bonnie blue flag by bobby horton on amazon music.
I uploaded this video because i like the melody of the song. It is much less well known than the stars and bars or indeed the confederate battle flag with its thirteen stars and saltire design. The bonnie blue flag was the unofficial banner flag of the confederate states of america during the start of the civil war in 1861. This group planned to set up a republic after they conquered baton rouge. Remembering the bonnie blue flag and harry macarthy. With a trumpet playing father and a banjoplaying grandfather, he was exposed to a varied menu of musicfrom the sound of the big bands, jazz combos and classical to the old time sounds of southern gospel, sacred harp, and hillbilly music. Like many rallying songs of the civil war, the other side north or south would create a parody of the lyrics to.
I saw part of gods and generals and was fairly bored it was one of the slow parts with jackson and some little girl. Courtesy of the collections of the louisiana state museum, gift of hon. The bonnie blue flag gods and generals animated gif. Ye men of valor gather round the banner of the right texas and fair louisiana. However, the flag had its origins long before any southern state seceded from the union. The only thing cool that happened during that time is jackson getting shot by his own men. I really like duvall, but i preferred sheen as lee. Bonnie blue flag at caliver books the wargames website. His life long passion for music and history began at an early age. Performed by damon kirsche as harry mccarthy, 2nd carolina string band with david. I had nothing better to do, so i watched for 20 minutes and then turned off. The tune is set to the melody of an irish song called the irish jaunting car, and resembles. The bonnie blue flag was the name of the first unofficial flag of the confederate states of america.
The bonnie blue flag was probably the 2nd most popular song in the. The flag consists of a blue field with a single white 5point star in the center. The socalled bonnie blue flaga white star in the centre of a blue fieldwas flown in georgia in 1861, as was a flag of white with a red star. Bobby horton was born and raised in birmingham, alabama. This new release from partizan press packs so much into one rule book including full colour pictures and artwork by bob marion throughout.
Derek warfield the bonnie blue flag the musical story of the confederate irish. If youve seen the movie, gods and generals, then youve heard it before. The bonnie blue flag was an unofficial banner of the confederate states of america at the start of the american civil war in 1861. The flag is similar in appearance to the republic of west floridas flag of 1810.
Jul 17, 2017 bonnie blue flag is a set of fast play american civil war rules for any scale of figures from 6mm through to 40mm. It can even be heard in current movies such as gods and generals and, more perplexingly, the video game bioshock. We hoist on high the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. Twentynine years later the republic of texas adopted a similar national flag, replacing the white star with a yellow star. A symbol of secession, the bonnie blue flag was an. Jul 31, 2012 a symbol of secession, the bonnie blue flag was an unofficial flag of the confederate states of america. The bonnie blue flag was considered a highly subversive and treasonous musical work and was universally censored in loyal states. We are a band of brothers, and native to the soil, fighting for our liberty, with treasure blood and toil. First gallant south carolina nobly made the stand then came alabama and took her by the hand next, quickly mississippi, georgia, and florida all raised on high the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. Can anyone recommend a performance of the song the bonnie blue flag. But now, when northern treachery attempts our rights to mar, we hoist on high the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. Bonnie often spelt bonny is a scots slang word used even now for beautiful. Bonnie blue flag, and dixie were the most popular songs of the confederacy. When he sang the bonnie blue flag his eyes always filled with tears, as mine do when i sing the star spangled banner.
But it was the lone star flags use by mississippi following that states first week of secession from the union in 1861 that linked the flag forever to the confederacy. This version of the song mentions all eleven seceded states, thus it is one of five versions that were produced after the songs initial publication at the start of the war. The bonnie blue flag wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Then heres to our confederacy, strong we are and brave, like patriots of old well fight, our heritage to save. The words to bonnie blue flag were written in 1861 by harry mccarthy, an englishborn vaudevillian. From the movie gods and generals thats ted turner playing colonel. Weve found 714 lyrics, 121 artists, and 100 albums matching the bonnie blue flag. Blackmar issued six editions of the bonnie blue flag between 1861 and 1864 along with three additional arrangements.
The tune was so popular that union general benjamin butler was said to have arrested and fined blackmar for daring to publish it. Wisdom first page of the bonnie blue flag sheet music. History of the bonnie blue flag washington artillery. Provides access to digital images for over 3,000 pieces from the collection, published in the united states between 1850 and 1920. The song by the same name combined lyrics written in 1861 by harry mccarthy with the tune the irish jaunting car. The official rebel son band website bonnie blue flag.
The bonnie blue flag, also known as we are a band of brothers, is an 1861 marching song associated with. Sung to the folk melody the irish jaunting car, it lays out the order in which the southern states seceded along with the grievances that caused their departure. The bonnie blue flag was the unofficial flag of the confederate states of america during the start of the civil war. Jul 21, 2017 hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. As long as the union was faithful to her trust, like friends and like brothers both kind were we and just. The song the bonnie blue flag was a 1861 marching song written by harry mccarthy, with the melody taken from an old drinking song, the irish jaunting car. The bonnie blue flag also known as the lone star flag is often linked to the confederacy. Bonnie blue rayon stick flag mounted on a black staff with a gold spear. The memory of the west florida movement lived on in southern tradition. The bonnie blue flag a une signification speciale au texas. I recorded this song about 3 years ago and decided to record it again with different instruments. Bonnie blue flag, also known as we are a band of brothers, is an 1861 marching song associated with the confederate states. The bonnie blue flag, also known as we are a band of brothers, is an 1861 marching song associated with the confederate states. As long as the union was faithful to her trust like friends and brethren, kind were we, and just but now, when northern treachery attempts our rights to mar we hoist on high the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star.