British March: Colonel Bogey March

[@victoriacyunczyk]

One of the most British-sounding marches out there.

[@facecrack2k864]

what is it called

[@mikegross6107]

facecrack it started with BIG, FAT LETTERS! THE COLONEL BOGEY MARCH!

[@justsomebloke621]

You'll love the Wellington march and the 79ths Farewell to Gibraltar march as well.

[@josephkondrat6478]

I was in an Officer Cadre when we whistled the Colonel Bogey March through an underpass. The sound bounced off of the walls, and it was like there were 1,000 of us.

[@vladimirsavkovic7701]

That must have been epic

[@samuelzins5089]

​​​@@vladimirsavkovic7701you beat me to it

[@bgorveatt]

Ahh those were the days!! I wish I could put the uniform back on and have a march around the parade square one last time! Canadian Armoured Corp forever!'🇨🇦

[@sfcretired1166]

Nothing an old soldier loves more than watching younger soldiers, regardless of country, marching to a stirring song. Only one more stirring to this old soldier is one that the damyankees saw fit to ban.

[@stuartmiddleton1972]

Love this march. It has one of the best counter melodies that responds to the main march theme. Masterpiece.

[@Falcon_Works_1878]

RAF March Past has another great counter melody

[@mekiruba2302]

I first heard this music in the mid 70s from the movie "Bridge on The River Kwai". And I heard this again and again in the later years in the radios and still I listen whenever I like it. One of my most liked musics.

[@JV-pu8kx]

I heard it first in the original _Parent Trap._

[@James_Knott]

I was a young kid, when the movie "The Bridge Over The River Kwai" came out. Back then you'd often hear this piece on the radio. One occasion I remember was when the Royal Canadian Air Force band played it next to Grenadier Pond, in High Park, in Toronto.

[@anthonygreen9545]

I have felt that this is one of the most stirring marches that are regularly played, and often demonstrated by professional members of the Armed Forces,Royal British Legion and other people who parade in a very prestigious manner to this music,often performed in a very rumbustious style. I always appreciate hearing this fine March.Anthony Green

[@jebsails2837]

From across the pond. Like a lot of "yanks" I first heard the march as part of the ...River Kwai movie soundtrack, or perhaps a vinyl recording of it. Enjoyed the march and the uniforms of the various regiments and services. Narragansett Bay

[@matanglawinable]

The "Colonel Bogey March" is a British marching song that was composed in 1914 by Lieutenant F. J. Ricketts, an army bandmaster who later became the director of music for the Royal Marines at Plymouth in West England.

[@Kitiwake]

Thank you

[@peterlowe6064]

The composer should be posthumously knighted!

[@paulbrennan3996]

My great uncle Wells was a Japanese prisoner of war in Singapore and worked on the Death railway 🚂. He was captured on 13 th February 1942 it was the 80 th annerversary last Sunday he's not with us Now one of the lucky men to come home so many thousands died .The far East war is the forgotten war . Always remember him . Like so many service personnel lost over the years .Lest we forget .We shall always remember them .Class tune 🙏👏

[@armandofonseca8860]

Que gran horgullo ser descendiente de un GRAN HÉROE, felicidades y a HONRAR esa GRANDIOSA HERENCIA,

[@secretagent86]

Respect

[@secretagent86]

Loved this video.impossible to not think of the bridge on the river kwai

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

The tune was written in the 1930's by an officer in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, and who was known to one of my uncles who served in that regiment from 1933 to 1960, also surviving captivity by the Japanese after the fall of Singapore. He was a fine, fine man who I'll never forget. He wasn't bitter about his time in captivity, and in fact I believe it made him stronger. After retiring from the army with the rank of Sergeant Major he was offered a job in the civil service. He never told anyone (including his wife) what the job was, but it involved being armed, and it's pretty clear he was either a political or royal bodyguard. I was and still am proud to have known him.

[@paulbrennan3996]

​@@Kevin-mx1viMy Great uncle might of known him I am pleased he 🙏🤝 came Back like My Great Uncle respect 👏🙏

[@АлексейЛи-в3з]

Браво ! Красиво и умно. Музыка западает в сердце. В ней британская Скромность, Достоинство и Гармония.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

I thought it was composed for the movie. Did not realized it has had a long history. Love the tune!!

[@Danjori]

I've met a lot of people who thought the same, that it was from some movie or play

[@sergiantonisilvalerin1622]

Whatttt??!!!! 🧐... 😂😂😂

[@indrajitgupta3280]

@@sergiantonisilvalerin1622 Bridge on the River Kwai. The British prisoners marching into the Japanese camp were whistling it, the reason being that it has some pretty hilarious and terribly scurrilous verses about their German opponents.

[@ol-Sarge]

As a US veteran, I have to give marching styles and dress uniforms to the British military services. We learned to March in boot camp to learn how to work together as a unit, for discipline and to get one place to another without looking like rabble, but the British take it to another level. Their dress uniforms and march tells me they must practice the skill frequently. I have to say it reminds me of a friend who was a Commander in the RN, he has since passed over the bar.

[@LarsCarlsen-or6ky]

And the same to you...... (bollocks ...)

[@Anon26535]

You know they're disciplined because they can resist the urge to break out into singing "Hitler has only got one ball".

[@indrajitgupta3280]

Which was true, just on a point of detail.

[@annie482000]

😂😂😂

[@richardsantalone9380]

And they can also resist the urge to sing the following: "Comet -- it makes your teeth turn green! Comet -- it tastes like gasoline, Comet -- it makes you vomit, So get some Comet and vomit today!" 😂😂😂

[@garyproeber2871]

​@@richardsantalone9380 sang it similar, but instead of gasoline, we sang listerine.

[@orrinkom3829]

Goering has two, but very small….Himmler has something similar….and poor old Goebbels has no balls at all😂

[@rayharmer]

Like Paul Brennan A member of my family was captured in Singapore in 1942 and was also forced to work on The Death Railway and like his Uncle made it out alive but he would not tell me very much about it although i tried to get him. He was my Father Iam now 70 years old but every time i hear this tune it still brings a tear to my eyes.

[@louGriggs1944]

One of my favorite marches. Thank you.

[@tsbm9]

the british army maybe small, but it is disciplined and of high quality. respect, from the usa.

[@kylewinterman2141]

Thata right men!!!! Untouchable.

[@Qwertycritical]

All together now.....Hitler has only got one ball. The other is in the Albert Hall. Himmler has something similar and Goebbels has no balls at all.... 😂🤣😂

[@stevesybert8885]

Yes! Best version I've ever heard. 1😂🤣

[@allenjenkins7947]

The second line can also read " Rommel has two, but very small".😅

[@kittensmittens7489]

@@allenjenkins7947 same except it was Goering

[@siegfriedlechler7412]

The British have lost the war, they have no colonies anymore.🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃

[@jefferyjames722]

@@kittensmittens7489goering has Small balls

[@donreed]

RIP Queen Elizabeth. She was the best.

[@NBZW]

Let me tell ya, I and my comrades marched many miles to that great tune. My 90 year old feet picked right up on it . I salute you and thank you!

[@socialismgaming3076]

The Bridge of River Kwai moment

[@cac_deadlyrang]

Obi-wan got drafted

[@samuelzins5089]

Great movie

[@inquirer1016]

Love the British military, their tradition, uniforms and music.

[@davidkempinski6196]

The most inspiring military marching tune of all time! Cheers to the Allied Forces, that conquered evil & tyranny during WWII.

[@jschieffer2956]

Love to watch the British march. They have always been so precise. I don't know of any country that rivals their marching style and precision.

[@sheriff0017]

Apart from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

[@keithmoore5224]

@@sheriff0017 pre war germany

[@pooletrainboy]

@@keithmoore5224 Goose stepping ftw.

[@AccordionNovice]

Prussia.

[@thonbrocket2512]

British-style drill keeps it close to natural movements, and so easy to get right. No silly goose-step. No Soviet-style swaggery hands-up-to-the-chest bulldust. Even Foreign Legion style, with the hand and fingers held straight, doesn't quite get it right.

[@charlesortlip707]

I know this wonderful piece of music is much more associated with the British but I would have loved seeing my son and his fellow U.S. Marines march to this at their boot camp graduation.

[@matanglawinable]

Es erfreut mein herz immer, das alte marschlied zu hören, Alter Kamerad, es ist eine wirklich lebhafte und unterhaltsame melodie.

[@derekstephen329]

Dance mein freunde.

[@cedriclynch]

In the 1960s and early 70s you could buy in the UK a car hooter (which I think was made in Italy) that played the first couple of bars of this tune. It is only legal on vehicles first registered before about 1972.

[@col4574]

But could you put it o your mobility scooter if you were a pensioner?

[@cedriclynch]

@@col4574 Yes, I think you can. The mobility scooter is not covered by the normal motor-vehicle regulations.

[@col4574]

Lol.......worth getting a mobility scooter

[@williamhutcheson6511]

The Brits do ceremony so very well.

[@relatosdemushinga]

Es una de las mejores marchas del mundo. La marchábamos en cada desfile de inauguración de los campeonatos deportivos del colegio, hace muchos años. Y la recuerdo también con la película EL PUENTE SOBRE EL RÍO KWAI sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, a pesar de que fue creada en 1914 como tema de la PGM, por el coronel inglés Ricketts. La necesito para fondo musical de un drama que estoy preparando. Quisiera saber si esta marcha tiene derechos de autor. Gracias por la respuesta.

[@davidstockard2312]

I visited the real remaining rebuilt Bridge over river Kwai back in 90s. And marched across the bridge walkway whistling the tune!

[@BeverleyGrobelaar]

Too short!! Wish it were longer! Thoroughly enjoyed this - lovely!

[@satyakishoretewari716]

Best inspiring tune in Battle field.

[@Lubicuz]

when it comes to music the BALL is in the british's court

[@Badgersj]

Lyrics (if KZbin will allow!) - there are several variations on this theme: Hitler has only got one ball Goering has two but very small Himmler has something similar And poor old Goebbels Has no balls at all And then there's: Hitler has only got one ball, The other is in the Albert Hall, His mother, the dirty bugger, Cut it off when he was small. She threw it into the apple tree, the wind blew it into the deep blue sea, Where the fishes got out their dishes, And ate scallops and bollocks for tea.

[@feriolandrade5476]

Great march with a famous tune in the background.

[@itsjohndell]

Really great editing job here!

[@marthapettitt7589]

Wherever in the Commonwealth we are Col. Bogey's March lifts our hearts🙏🇫🇯

[@ChantelWhitley-rs3uu]

This is proper marching. No dancing and swinging about de place. Precise.

[@heywoodjerbloume]

Most of us who served in HM Forces know a very different version anout ,Hitler,Himmlers and other Nazis

[@marthaclark7227]

Absolutely magical unison marching!! Fantastic!!! 👏🏽👌🏽👑

[@CrochetIsLife54]

I love this song from when Bridge on the River Kwai came out (I was 4…) But, wow - how many different uniforms does the UK have?

[@davidsewellclarke4997]

My home town Salisbury was there marching down Blue Boar Road past the old Debenhams . Can't beat the armed forces marching with pride in their Hearts ,

[@victorcarroll9913]

Commands top line respect from watchers around the world ..fantastic precision and music....

[@diosdadoapias]

The British marching style is "expressive". they swing arms shoulder level, and they chin-up. The American way is "subdued" and easy because they swing their arms 6,3 or 6 inches to the front and 3 inches at the rear(6,3) in lock-elbow; and hey are in chin-in.

[@TheGecko213]

Thanks

[@patrioticarchive]

Iconic

[@youngeuphonium2087]

When you realize that almost every American music that you know was actually just token from the British dang America just because you use to part of Britain does not mean you take there music we should come up with orginal stuff no offense America

[@MrYfrank14]

When we threw them out they left their sheet music behind.

[@TheGecko213]

@@MrYfrank14 In a hurry

[@anthonyeaton5153]

Sousa did a pretty good job with martial music.

[@kevinbreslin8659]

I can remember my Mom and Dad taking me and my brothers as kids to see The Bridge on the River Kwai.....60 odd years ago

[@edgaraquino2324]

Just wonderful... Many thanks!😊

[@rhannay39]

I have visited Japan on a number of occassions and love the country and the people. I am, however, well aware of Japanese history, both good and bad. Many years ago I worked with a gentleman who had served with The Royal Air Force Regiment in Burma. He never talked of what he had experienced but he hated the Japanese with an unbridled passion and would have nothing to do with anything that was made in Japan. RIP Arthur.

[@priruss357]

My father was a SEABEE in the Pacific during World War II, and like the gentleman you reference, he also never talked about his service and also detested anything or anybody Japanese. I can't imagine how he must have felt when he learned that I had received orders to a duty station near Tokyo while I was in the Navy. I regret not asking him years later.

[@reliom9836]

So beautiful!

[@czanderdtaocan8843]

British: *Used This Song* Usa: *Use It Entirely Even on Movies*

[@yamatetravel1943]

Japan: Monkey! Gorilla! Chimpanzee!

[@MrYfrank14]

We stole everything from the British. Except baked beans for breakfast. You can keep that one.

[@TheGecko213]

@@MrYfrank14 They can keep Fish and Chips too

[@AdmiralNeIson]

@@MrYfrank14even the land lol

[@Aramis419]

My only complaint - and I mean this with every ounce of my arrogant American soul - is "Wh....well..HEY!! Can't this song last longer?! ....and do you think King Chuck will take us back if we ask politely?"

[@rezavahlevi949]

Hitler has only got one ball Göering has two but very small Himmler has something simlar But poor old Goebles has no ball's at all

[@cletoaquino1265]

RIVER KWAI, we used to playduring my H/S days when i was a member of drum & bugle corp

[@armandofonseca8860]

Escuchar esta hermosa marcha y recordar a todos los HÉROES de la segunda guerra mundial a esa GRANDIOSA, MARAVILLOSA y HERÓICA GENERACIÓN LA GENERACIÓN SILENCIOSA.

[@comradebrother7411]

Yeah yeah! This march is also used by the Indian Army too! I heard this one in the republic day parade.

[@Danjori]

oooo cool to know!

[@luket1085]

Commonwealth ties.

[@steveforster9764]

Oh the irony

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

Slave mentality

[@JohnJeraldJadonJohnson]

This is a great March.

[@ianprince1698]

I had a civilian job at a training camp, they even had to march carrying a table

[@tracylarson1935]

Band of Brothers help put a face to the war fighters who died on the field of battle. The song brings that sacrifice by the true band of Brothers. This song brings tears to my eyes! 😢

[@TheGecko213]

I was lucky to see the movie, ' Bridge on the River Kwai ' March was made more famous by the Movie

[@danielting6242]

Amazingly beautiful ! I love❤❤ this.

[@jeanyork6163]

우리 어릴때 국민학교 입학하면 이 행진곡에 맞춰서 운동장을 돌고 줄맞추고 훈련 행진 걷기 반복 반복 처음 학교와서 울고 짜고 지멋대로 인 아이들이 한달 두달 되면서 어느새 의젓하고 규칙을 따르는 멋진 학생으로 탈바꿈 약이 뭐가 필요하나? 훈련 그리고 노래 율동 행진 국민학교 일년 만 다니면 다들 늠늠 의젓 예전에 한국 교육은 그랬지 전쟁후 망가진 시스템 고아들 가난 무지 규착과 예의도 없이 망아지처럼 설치던 아이 들 학교오면 제일먼저 아침마다 교장선생님 훈시 그리고 군인처럼 행진곡에 맞춰 행진 그리고 교실로 오면 풍금소리애 맞춰 동요 노래 부르기 율동춤 기분이 안정되고 좋아지면 공부를 집중적으로 배움 슬픔도 가난도 괴로움도 고통도 배고픔도 행진을하고 선생님의 애국 정신 부모님을 존경하고 친구와 협동하고 공산당을 물리치자 등등 그리고 동요를 부르고 율동을 배우고 사랑으로 감싸고 돌보고 이해해주시던 부모같은 따뜻한 선생님들의 보호와 사랑 훈련 진실과 정의 도덕을 먼저 가르쳐주던 선생님들 세상이 달라졌다 돈으로 시작해서 돈으로 끝나는 기계적 상업적 교육과 사회 넘치는 물질속에 잃어가는 사람과의 따뜻한 이해와 인간애 미국의 문젯점이 어른이 아이를 보호하고 훈련시키지않고 애고 어른이고 보인는데로 상업적 생각으로 아용한다는것 어른이 아이를 진실로 보호와 사랑으로 대하지 않고 돈으로 보는 안간덥지 못한 어른들 성숙하지 못한 인간들이 자꾸 불어나서 사회의 지도자로나가는것이 안타깝구나!

[@WilliamCrippen-mj7mj]

It amazes me to watch and listen to the bands play music at the same time.

[@ollieoxenfree242]

I learned this tune as a wee lad, but we sang "Comet, it makes your face turn green. Comet, it tastes like gas-o-line. Comet, it makes you vomit, so get some Comet and vomit today."

[@Finarphin]

"Winners warm-up with Malt-O-Meal,..." too.

[@comeacross9]

"Madness built that bridge" The Bridge on the River Kwai" 1957

[@katerinakemp5701]

Written by Kenneth J Alford also known as Maj FJ Ricketts RM

[@SouthernMaineFoamer]

I’m American and our country plays this a lot so we think it’s an American march, but I think we all need to know if it’s British heritage just like we should look at (most) of ours

[@DheerajNavin-ln5wn]

Salute to all the soldiers who have to fight to preserve peace and at times to lay down their lives!

[@charlieyerrell9146]

Played at our passing out parade Royal tank regiment Catterick February 1959.

[@Ralphieboy]

Listen closely to Brian Eno's "Back in Judy's Jungle" and you will hear this song being whistled at half speed.

[@JoeSchmedlap-lm2wx]

A beautifully made compost of many units of many nations.

[@brianb8516]

"Compost"?

[@JoeSchmedlap-lm2wx]

@@brianb8516 🤣 composite - the fingers aren't always connected to the brain.

[@albertoortiz3574]

Great March I could see and listen ... for long Great recognition for the heros as well!

[@martinwalker9386]

Between 1:30 and 1:44 one group has their arm motion out of sequence.

[@KOHA_]

İngilizlerin en iyi marşlarından. Akılda kalıyor ve çıkmıyor

[@davidcarr7436]

Official march of The Kings Own Calgary Regiment, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, Canadian Armed Forces!

[@timenchanter1983]

Is there something you would rather be doing than marching up and down the square?

[@ihathtelekinesis]

I’d rather be at home with the wife and kids.

[@gilesellis8002]

I feel so Proud every time I hear this; God Bless all those Who made the Ultimate Sacrifice. My Father Captain R.E.M.E. Landed Normandy Beaches. - 85 R.I.P.

[@syawalhamidi]

The Malaysian Armed Forces bands also played this march.

[@joseivancapotebonilla8559]

Me encanta esta marcha me recuerda cuan me encontraba de relevo de palcio en palacio de Nariño. La banda del Batallón guardia presidencial

[@shibujacob9011]

Great to see you again ❤❤

[@tusharjayavant6079]

Not to forget the March of Bridge on River Kwai moment😢

[@johnl2445]

I remember the RHLI Band playing this tune.

[@nedrobinson7490]

Are there football terrace songs set to this tune? Feels like there should be. -A curious American

[@onivalcelestinodearaujo8707]

Brasil - Campo Grande (MS), 10/06/2023-Sábado - Excelência pura. Parabéns.

[@shamimhuq2134]

River Kwai March from David Lean's movie.

[@YugyStudios]

Me and the boys on the way to build a bridge

[@TheGecko213]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@jeffrey20]

This song is often played in Hong Kong

[@Danjori]

True! It's a popular one there

[@Bustamamgendut]

Malaysia too especially during sport tournament in school.

[@jeandeblaize4175]

At 1.50, the german shepherd dog stuck out its tongue out of time. To correct, you must not look at your master when you stick out your tongue 😅

[@fernandolianollata1294]

¡ Magistral...!

[@migueldeala2497]

@Danjori The HM Marines made this march right?

[@Mike___Honcho]

my dad was a US navy officer during WW II and they had some alternate lyrics for this march ....... " bullshit was all the band could play, bullshit, they played it night and day....... "

[@wendiwoo7]

God bless our wonderful troops always

[@gerryswetsky2949]

I wish you'd put the marchers in step with the music! :( :( :( :( :(

[@АлексейЛи-в3з]

Прекрасная армия, которая еще со времен битвы при Кесси и Айзенкуре воюет умом и доблестью. Отдаю ей честь.

[@seldonwright4345]

Comet! Tastes like gasoline! Comit! Will make you vomit! So get some Comit and Vomit today!

[@АлексейЛи-в3з]

Любой разумный и развитый человек в какой- то степени Британец. Но не любой житель Великобритании настоящий Британец.

[@Wendy-ne5mk]

Brilliant

[@GeorgeHarrisSR-k4y]

The motherland calls 🗣️🔥🔥💯‼️

[@williamgardiner4956]

ONLY THE BRITS...God love 'em from Canada