This is The Bawdy Boys special present for you on Christmas, "Christmas in the Trenches".
"This Christmas, we took part in a rare opportunity and recreated something special that represents what Humanity really is all about.
In 1914, in a far away place, people were at war. Many countries fighting each other over disputes, claims and accusations. Bloodshed was plenty and families were left torn apart. The world, however, seemed to stop but for a few brief hours on that Christmas. Men from warring countries came together to share in the spirit of that holiday. This unofficial cease-fire changed so much of how war is conducted today but it also stands as a monument to the heart of Humanity. So as we find ourselves tried, tested and weary, remember that we are all apart of the same patch of dirt. It's where we come from, it's who we are.
Several years later, before a show, a singer/songwriter named John McCutcheon was told the story of the cease-fire by a janitor of the venue John was performing. Some time after, he wrote this song.
We are proud to share our recreation of that song.
To all of the veterans, soldiers and widows. To every one of you. Merry Christmas.
Take care of one another.
Love,
The Bawdy Boys."
Website
Reverbnation
Line-up:
JW Morgan - Vocals
Jeremiah Blood - Guitar
Doc Jameson - Banjo
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.reverbnation.com/thebawdyboys/songs
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