Douglas jimerson the bonnie blue flag

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 civil war douglas jimerson with jacobson, harvey, jimerson, douglas on cd. 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. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Mar 06, 2007 available with an apple music subscription. Neither is known to have had any official standing. The bonnie blue flag the bonnie blue flag, also known as we are a band of brothers, is an 1861 marching song associated with the confederate states of america.

Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop. Mar, 2001 the program was essentially an exercise in nostalgia, and yankee and confederate loyalists seemed to agree quite correctly in regretting that they dont make songs like the bonnie blue flag. It consists of a single, fivepointed white star on a blue field. Then cheer, boys, cheer, raise the joyous shout, for arkansas and north carolina now have both gone out. The words were written by the entertainer harry mccarthy, with the melody taken from the song the irish jaunting car. Feb 21, 2015 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson harry mccarthy abraham lincoln sings on. The flag is similar in appearance to the republic of west floridas flag of 1810. Georgia also used a flag featuring three pillars supporting. Subject headings united states history civil war, 18611865 songs and music. The bonnie blue flag was written by harry mccarthy in 1861. Douglas jimerson with jacobson, harvey, jimerson, douglas on cd. Proposed flag of the confederate states of america audio from the video game civil war generals 2.

The robert decormier singers with violin, cello, piano and percussion accompaniment. Listen to your favorite songs from douglas jimerson. He is widely renowned for his large, burly appearance and impressive beard. The flag measures 3 feet by 5 feet and is perfect for displaying in your home, business or school. It now often serves as a representative banner of the southeastern united states in general. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Watch the video for dixie bonnie blue flag from the new american brass bands the civil war o. It features songs from the american civil war era played on period instruments using the original words and music. It was first flown in 1810 by a group of men gathered together under the auspices of what they called the west florida convention. The flag consists of a blue field with a single white 5point star in the center. Nov 07, 2014 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson robert e. Stream douglas jimerson on amazon music unlimited now.

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. The bonnie blue flag was an unofficial banner of the confederate states of america at the start of the american civil war in 1861 dubious discuss citation needed. He was featured in 7 songs in the united states academic decathlons music of the civil war era. Find the song lyrics for douglas jimerson top tracks. And let another rousing cheer for tennessee be given, the single star of the bonnie blue flag has grown to be eleven. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson civil war comrades the federal city brass band civil war.

The robert decormier singers with violin, cello, piano and percussion. Dixie bonnie blue flag the new american brass band. It closely resembles the flags of the shortlived republic of. 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. Nov 23, 2004 listen to your favorite songs from robert e. Douglas jimerson is an american concert tenor and musicologist who specializes in historical. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Tracklist with lyrics of the album jimerson live at the kennedy center 2011 from douglas jimerson. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson robert e. Civil war douglas jimerson anonymous, daniel emmett.

Check out bonnie blue flag by douglas jimerson on amazon music. The tune was so popular that union general benjamin butler was said to have arrested and fined blackmar for daring to publish it. Navy band, the federal city brass band, the wildcat regiment band, the sunrise string quartet, civl war comrades, gilmores light ensemble, ruth. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson harry mccarthy abraham lincoln sings on. He sings in the tenor range and rarely has been known to sing in falsetto.

Lee remembered by douglas jimerson on amazon music. Bonnie blue flag by douglas jimerson on amazon music. Dulcem melodies is the fifth studio album by the 2nd south carolina string band, released in 2006. Harvey jacobson piano, stephen adamski banjo, rob prosser accordion, shawn myers flute, len mitchard double bass, dennis edelbrock cornet, stephen adamski guitar, douglas jimerson tenor period. Hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears a single star. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises the bonnie blue flag douglas jimerson jimerson live at the kennedy center. The program was essentially an exercise in nostalgia, and yankee and confederate loyalists seemed to agree quite correctly in regretting that they dont make songs like the bonnie blue flag.

History of the bonnie blue flag washington artillery. However, the flag had its origins long before any southern state seceded from the union. We are a band of brothers and native to the soil fighting for the property we gained by honest toil. Douglas jimerson is an american concert tenor and musicologist who specializes in historical and patriotic american music. The bonnie blue flag, a song by douglas jimerson on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In comparison to the similar collection from jimerson et al based on abraham lincolns favorite music, the robert e. 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. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Complete song listing of douglas jimerson on oldies. Of all the cd collections of civil warera songs i know, this one featuring tenor douglas jimerson is the most satisfying to me, mainly because the selections on the concert as so good. First gallant south carolina nobly made the stand, then came alabama, who took her by the hand. This group planned to set up a republic after they conquered baton rouge.

The bonnie blue flag maryland, my maryland do they. Douglas jimerson is an american concert tenor and musicologist who specializes in historical and patriotic american music he is best known for his many recordings of music of the civil war, accompanied by such artists as the u. The bonnie blue flag contributor names macarthy, harry composer subject headings united states history civil war, 18611865 songs and music songs accompaniments. Mar 06, 2007 check out bonnie blue flag by douglas jimerson on amazon music.

The flag is made of 100 percent densely woven cotton and is printed with rich, vibrant colors. Navy band, the federal city brass band, the wildcat regiment band, the sunrise string quartet, civl war comrades, gilmores light ensemble, ruth locker. 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. Bonnie blue flag lyrics 2nd south carolina string band.

Blackmar issued six editions of the bonnie blue flag between 1861 and 1864 along with three additional arrangements. Other articles where bonnie blue flag is discussed. Tennessee ernie ford the bonnie blue flag lyrics genius. Listen to the bonnie blue flag by douglas jimerson. And when our rights were threatened the cry rose near. Grant, lee, sherman moderation policy 1 keep commen. Civil war douglas jimerson anonymous, daniel emmett, dennis. Provides access to digital images for over 3,000 pieces from the collection, published in the united states between 1850 and 1920. The bonnie blue flag was the unofficial banner flag of the confederate states of america during the start of the civil war in 1861. The bonnie blue flag by douglas jimerson on amazon music. The south, and the north, rise again the washington post.

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