Colonel Bogey "The River Kwai March" - HM Royal Marine Band - See Description for music!

This is HM Royal Marines Band playing Colonel Bogey after being awarded The Freedom of Glasgow in 2014.
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[@lauriehutchison449]

When I graduated high school in 1971, my senior class proposed that our theme song to be played while receiving our diplomas should be this song. The administration forbade it. During the walk for diplomas, you could hear the tune being whistled throughout the auditorium! Needless to say, we did it anyway. This rendition brought tears to my eyes.

[@EtienneLawnga]

That is hysterical. Too bad so many school administrators have their sense of humor removed when they are hired.

[@lauriehutchison449]

True, but do keep in mind that this was in the Vietnam war era. I suspect they would have interpreted it as an anti-war statement.

[@johnjones_1501]

They did not want to offend any Nazis who happened to only have one ball?

[@carlosjosepedrosa9665]

Eu era adolescente quando assisti o filme "A ponte do Rio Kwai". Até hoje, aos 83 anos, ainda lembro essa belíssima composição.

[@pamklins7934]

@@johnjones_1501 Hahaha....took me a minute! Thanks for the memory

[@rburrows7786]

This is Britain and its traditions at their finest! This is what you must fight to preserve. Greetings from your cousins in America 🇬🇧👏👍

[@SeanHitchcock-lh8sx]

Seconded! God Save The King!

[@ybreton6593]

What is funny with the British they glorify all their defeats in films or music ; we must not forget that the film : the bridge on the Kwaï , is one the many defeats of the United-Kingdom in Singapore , Thailand , Burma by the Japanese army ? there was also the so-called historical film on the disaster of Dunkirk by Nolan or the professional soldiers of the British army re - embark after only 15 days of fighting ? When will there be a film pitiful defeat of British at > delivered by the Zulus in January 1879 . or even Waterloo or the English commanded by Wellington suffered a defeat against the French army of Napoleon without the arrival of General : Gebhardt Leberecht Von Blücher who commanded the Prussian , Dutch , Russian , Austro-Hungarian armies . Waterloo was never a victory of the English it was Wellington who took credit for this victory according to Von Blücher The victory against the French should have been called > this was without taking into account the English who the habit of betraying their allies and then denigrating them dragging them though the mud as they did towards the french soldiers in May and June 1940 by treating them as cowards and fearful who surrendered without fighting while in 45 days 68 000 french soldiers died defending their countries and on the re-embarkation of the English , 120 000 French soldiers wounded an 20 000 missing then declared dead at the end of war , on the Germans side 57 000 dead 80 000 wounded and on the British side 4700 dead if there had not been the 37 kilometers of North Sea which separated Dover from Calais and Dunkirk the Germans invaded the United-Kingdom ? in April 1941 the Russians had retreated 1400 kilometers in the space of five months and were now only 200 kilometers from Moscow it was the Russian winter that stopped the Germans !!! If we had listened to the Anglo-American only French soldiers would have been cowards . it is well known that the British do not know way honor means don't they say about the English : flee or leave in the English way . Trust the English and expect to be stabbed in the back . As for the Americans they are known to be ignorant and idiots !!! .Mind you I have immense respect like all French People for all the British soldiers who died on the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940 and those of Normandy in June 1944

[@ybreton6593]

@@SeanHitchcock-lh8sx tu peux appuyer des millions de fois mêmes pour les anglais et surtout eux !!! ton Dieu restera au x abonnés absent ? il est sourd depuis son invention il y a plus de 2000 ans🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SeanHitchcock-lh8sx]

@@ybreton6593 la meilleure partie de toi a coulé le long de la jambe de ta mère

[@gaga140012]

One of the finest military bands ever existed. Ex Royal Marine 42 Commando, I had the honor & privilege of marching behind the Royal Marines Band.

[@josefinagimenezdelacuadra1407]

¡pues...me parece"mucho ruido y pocasnueces,"

[@gaga140012]

Es lo que mejor hacen los ingleses. (Sorry my Spanish is not that great)

[@Viera-t4h]

Nič moc 😱

[@MultiMatrosik]

What about marching under enemy fire?For example, in Ukraine?🙂

[@volkerstoehr4921]

@@MultiMatrosik Thats >Bullshit you Posting

[@nipper44]

My uncle Charlie was in the Royal Marines,he's long since passed now,im 80 myself now but still remember what a fantastic uncle he was.

[@otom20]

Where was he during WW2 ?

[@nipper44]

@@otom20 he would never speak about it,he used to say it was nowt for me to bother about.

[@otom20]

@@nipper44 I can understand that.

[@normancameron6165]

He wasnt charlie byford was he

[@patcallahan485]

I’m a 24 yr retired U.S. Marine and I can say I’ve never seen a finer unit strut their stuff! Wow, such professionalism! Wish we did the same here in the States! Orlando, Florida USA🏝️😎

[@Ms2blackcats]

So do I. Former U.S.M.C. nurse!

[@christopherdean1326]

And they can do it without singing stupid songs and shouting at each other to keep in step!😂😂😂😂😂

[@patcallahan485]

@@Ms2blackcats Marine Corps doesn’t have nurses….

[@Ms2blackcats]

@@patcallahan485 yes it did. Vietnam War. there were 40. Look it up. Thanks for writing.

[@patcallahan485]

@@Ms2blackcats I was in during Vietnam all we had were Corpsman. Army had nurses, Navy had Nurses not the Corps.

[@martinbootneck]

Marching behind the 'Bandies' is an amazing experience, you feel 10ft tall and so proud. Respect!

[@michaeljewkes5569]

i was on a parade down the mall in a st johns band in 1992 aged 14 as a drummer and well what an amazing experience, we were the band right behind a group of the royal marine drum corps whom as a drummer were my inspiration

[@martinbootneck]

@@michaeljewkes5569 It certainly is an awesome experience

[@garylancaster8612]

I envy you having done that mate

[@martinbootneck]

@@garylancaster8612 I supposed it had to happen sometime as I spent 10yrs in the Royal Marines 😆

[@garylancaster8612]

@@martinbootneck My brother did 9 years with the marines. He told me how he felt marching behind the band.

[@annemolyneux6793]

As a kid growing up in England in the 50s and 60s, I’m proud to say we knew all the rude words to this tune !!

[@ravibhardwaj3540]

I love contra of this march ❤

[@PeterHudsoy]

He’s only got 1 ball

[@wasp6594]

The "Colonel Bogey March" is a British march that was composed in 1914 by Lieutenant F. J. Ricketts (1881-1945) (pen name Kenneth J. Alford), a British Army bandmaster who later became the director of music for the Royal Marines at Plymouth.

[@patriciafeehan7732]

He was allegedly watching men on a Golf Course while he wrote this composition. If it is not a rumor, I have always pictured it being written in that fashion.

[@charlayned]

He was the British counterpart to John Phillips Sousa, a contemporary of Lt. Ricketts.

[@greghoward5097]

Absolutely the finest in the tradition of Marines from around the world. From an old US Marine to my British brothers, brilliantly done! Incidentally, my son is named Trevor Howard. An actor by that name was magnificent in the movie!

[@Tri-tipTim]

Semper Fi Mac...

[@frankjackson8336]

Best military band ever Served in 45 and loved every minute. Anytime band plays you listen. Best of all he military bands I.M. H. O.

[@jacquilowman5883]

Got to love a bootie band …totally the best x

[@kaikristiankarlsson6]

Hienosti esitetty ja hyvin äänitetty kappale. Mukava kuulla tämä kappale kerrankin näin, että siinä kuulee kaikki soittimet hyvin.

[@junebaldwin5352]

No other country has better bands .fabulous guys

[@ErwinLind]

German military marches are the best.

[@joefriday8607]

Russians, Ottomans, Italians, French, Scots... All have far better military bands.

[@user-uq1io9cv4d]

My father was in the Black Watch during the second world war. He was wounded and captured in Poland and marched to Germany with other prisoners to a prisoner of war camp.

[@sandywilkie1169]

Magic from one of the best military bands in the world. Thanks Jim.

[@bobbeck5866]

THE best military band in the world.

[@barrytucker1561]

THE best

[@ericb.4358]

THAT is good drumming! I was a re-enactment drummer in the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line (Erie, PA, Brigade of the American Revolution) I made my rope tensioned drum and used British linen rope and solid brass head tacks for the decoration. The drums here use plastic heads and coiled wire snares for a crisp sound. My drum has calf skin heads and "catgut" rawhide snares. Much different sound, deeper and louder.

[@titan22nrg]

This ticks all the boxes, love the March, love the band, and love the film. Magic👏👏👏

[@jackwhitney421]

Hours and Hours of Practice become evident when it comes to marching in step plus playing an instrument in the manner of a professional. Thank you!

[@brankokos6583]

No

[@charlayned]

@@brankokos6583 Have YOU done it? My husband and I, and several grandchildren all have. It's not easy, especially when having to do it in time to music, in tempo, and if you're doing maneuvers, it's even harder. Of course, in a military band, the discipline is much harder than a high school and college band. And these boys probably all played in school before taking the field. They also have to audition for this, which is nerve wracking at any stage. And they don't get out of being ground infantry, they still have to do basic, be proficient in shooting and tactics and all that, PLUS practice for the band on the side. So, if you've not done it, don't contradict someone who shows some respect for those who have.

[@massmike11]

It’s hard, we did a song once in 6/8 time. That took a LOT of practice to march to.

[@charlesfield6457]

​@@charlayned Thanks

[@globaleye8]

The words put to this are typical of the lads of the British army - such humour is rare nowadays 😀

[@rosyrussell5209]

Love this tempo ahd redition. Best I've ever heard. Beautiful tone and rhythm 😊

[@kevindelaney1951]

Always nice to see the troops out for a stroll while accompanied by a group playing some lovely strolling tunes.

[@lawrencequave7361]

In high school my old beat up cornet froze up. The school had just received at least a dozen new instruments, a couple of which were baritone horns. The director handed me one and said, "I know you're gonna miss your cornet, but wait until you play the Colonel Bogey march. You're gonna be proud to be a baritone horn player." In this video, you will prominently see and hear a tuba player being followed by a baritone horn player (carrying silver instruments). Listen to the rich sounds, especially for the last third of the piece. Eventually I went back to trumpet, but I was glad and proud to have played the baritone horn for a while. (The Colonel Bogey march will always have a special place in my heart because of this.)

[@marionmcarthur9293]

That was a treat to watch thank you all loved it xxxxxx

[@aldrelategan9988]

Brings back so many memories - being a kid watching the film with my South African dad who fought with Britain in WW 2.

[@GeorgieRees-o6b]

The Band was the 'glue' that held all us Royal Marines together.Thank you 'Bandies', you were/are magnificent.(From an 84 year old,'Royal')

[@FranceDuseberg-yo8ej]

It never gets old. Wonderful march, beautifully executed

[@unclemikedoyle]

Holy crap, you even got the coppers marching in cadence when you paraded! Semper Fi from a Marine across the pond from you,.

[@mahatmacoat168]

The difference was - the coppers were knackered at the end.

[@tango6nf477]

@@mahatmacoat168 Actually it is such a privilege and excellent experience you could march all day without getting knackered at all.

[@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench]

Unconditional Respect 🫡 always

[@EileenSpeakman]

No one, but no one, does it like we Brits!

[@unclemikedoyle]

@@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench On behalf of my brothers across the sea... Thank you, Ma'am. On behalf of all of us, thank you,. Semper Fidelis

[@JoanElizabethDerrig-qt8kg]

How interesting Hollywood has shaped the whole world. My father loved this movie. Glad some things continue. Kudos

[@DouglasThomson-pl6sl]

I was there that day to witness a well deserved honour to an outstanding branch of our armed forces.

[@edsontransports9400]

I've listened to this march all day today. It's just unreal.

[@MarioStoia-n1m]

EXCELENTE MARCIO DE PUENTE DE RIO CWAI , TAMBORES DE GUERRA , MUCHAS GRACIAS 💯♥️✌️ SALUDOS DESDE ROMANIA 🇹🇩 UNION EUROPEAS VIJEJA MUNDIAL N1 VIVA ♥️✌️

[@dc10fomin65]

I remember watching the movie in Sao Paulo Brazil around 1958 and the marching scene was so beautiful I was only 9 then, I am now 75 and still remember that day, the first time my dad took me to a movie theater downtown, never forgot it, thanks for the memories!

[@zongaaxor9909]

Love from Germany. What a great march

[@Geoff-m7j]

Marching bands a very stirring. Just love them.

[@67icebowl]

Wonderful musicians and the coolest uniforms ever.

[@DonAbrams-hq7ln]

Pith helmets,surely you can adopt better headgear than that of the Zulu Era,they could double as chamber pots if necessary.

[@bobbeck5866]

The bst in the world. From the son of a 45 Marine Commando who served from 1939 to 1946.

[@martinbootneck]

My dad was in the Corps from 1940 to 1946 and I followed in his footsteps and served from 1970 til 1980. I also served with 45 and 42 Cmdo.

[@Bonzman]

Best marines in the world ❤

[@DerekWright-rd5gw]

thats what makes me so proud to see this band it makes me proud to be ENGLISH I thought my heart would come through my chest with pride one of the best bands in the world

[@lizlee6290]

Dang! I have dim memories of watching the movie at the theatre when I was about four. My parents took me to lots of movies. I hope I behaved! Wonderful, wonderful band. A marching band always brings me to tears.

[@nhbuch]

We watched this movie as many times and we loved its marching band music , Thanks for sharing

[@trevormccarthy9019]

Outstanding job putting the movie scene in the inset…. Brings the piece together magically.

[@ThomasW.Insall]

Has always been my favorite march!

[@pawelbulla438]

So beautiful military parade. Greetings from Poland. P.S. I’m in love with this song ❤️❤️❤️

[@jadeclear3376]

I love how everyone is automatically keeping in rhythm with the band :)

[@FeiBenZhu]

Marching to the tune of Colonel Bogey... Now that's soldiering!

[@alanprior7650]

"Now that's soldiering"? Sharpe?

[@MrLempo]

Impressive presentation. Really well rehearsed.

[@Rebander1549]

Wonderful to hear this again from an excellent marching band!! Impressive!I was 12 years old when I first saw Bridge over the river Kwai. It was so awesome to see. Sir Alec Guinness gave an Oscar worthy performance. 😊

[@seanstewart7381]

I remember as a teenager in the 1980s whenever various British guard regiments would come to Seattle, the Colonel Bogey March was always requested as an encore by the audience. Outstanding.

[@gwendolineknox784]

Brilliant. Have had three family members in Royal Marine Commandos (grandson still serving and had the honour of being on duty for the late Queen's funeral ). My husband was Parachute Regiment Ouch! Much joking.

[@kj-dq7of]

I wasn't expecting that, loved it, thank you.👏👏🎉🥰

[@thomasbrucoli5563]

Outstanding euphonium playing!

[@markdibisceglie2072]

Respect to the Royal Marines

[@betsyhall5094]

Loved the movie---didn't know what they were whistling--now I do!!!! I love to see Military Bands --such pride in their Country!!!

[@paulhoran1023]

I read somewhere the reason the p.o.w.s whistled was because they were forbidden to sing

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

I don't know about urban legend but I do know what I've been singing as they've been playing - and getting funny looks as well. I'll never be able to hear this tune again without adding the words. Thanks, I needed the laugh.

[@dianebyers5704]

Greetings from Texas! First video I watched when I was given this used phone. It’s my favorite of all time. I can tell you how many times I’ve seen this! GOD bless these folks and Brits in general!! Y’all are the best!!

[@JimRamsayJWR]

Thanks for the views!

[@dianebyers5704]

You’re very welcome. I watch this everyday! Absolutely love it!!! Have a blessed day, Jim 😊

[@alundauncey5262]

Love the marching bands these are trained fighting soldiers who have the skills of a fighter and the delicate skills to produce fine music Good on you lads you make all British proud

[@ayutthayatrojan]

RM Band members are not current front-line infantry troops, but when joining the band, they become permanent in the band. May be some research prior to the nationalistic chest beating. Thanks & Cheers 🇬🇧

[@alundauncey5262]

Thank you for your poor comment and less than nice reply

[@ayutthayatrojan]

@@alundauncey5262 What's wrong with an honest response. Cheers.

[@alanprior7650]

As a former Brit (and coming from Portsmouth) I love the Royal Marines band.

[@gaga140012]

Ex pompey person grow up there lived in Eastney, if i wanted to impress the girls it was Milton.

[@philliphall8792]

There's still a few things we lead the world in thank God...

[@tamazpatarkalashvili2811]

The greatest military march ever from also great British film.

[@anthonycox5705]

There are a few marches on par with this one. Gaurds

[@tamazpatarkalashvili2811]

@@anthonycox5705 It is the best because it is melodic. The band also plays great. I'm also very fond of ,,The British Grenadiers Fife and Drum'.' Very strong and really military type march .

[@David-nx2vm]

The snare drummers playing as tight as they are with white cotton gloves on is amazing. The grip and feel you lose is significant. I was a drummer in my youth and we had to wrap rubber bands around the sticks just to be able to hold onto them.

[@martingrabowsky4341]

I m playing trombone on this.thank u mike . Best trumpeter in our world😂😂😂

[@peterrollinson-lorimer]

Brilliant Euph contermelody. Flawlessly done all.

[@suzeauster2223]

Greetings from Florida 🐬 Thank You 🙏 All 💕 🎶

[@grigoreeufonistul]

Splendid euphonium player !!!!! Bravo !!!!!

[@mike7721]

It's February 21st 2024... Who is watching????❤❤❤❤

[@chrisplenty8353]

It must 4 5 Comamdo the very best, of them all. according to my best friend Mik, a Bootie with 45.

[@mike7721]

@@chrisplenty8353 👏👏

[@peterwaugh9416]

This is and old repost from 2014.

[@annpartoon5300]

worth reposting@@peterwaugh9416

[@geoffk701]

Who is watching ? I AM !!!!!!

[@Wendy-ne5mk]

Absolutely wonderful

[@nancyhansen7484]

One of my most favorite and soul stirring marches.

[@suzettegrantsmith804]

Wow that's a awesome performance 👏 😮

[@lydonwilson5081]

Served 20 years as a Navy corpsman, 6 years with Marines. The toughest and best 6 years.

[@MSC07-v7d]

This song makes me stomp my feet awesome song, yah timeless thank you

[@Ms2blackcats]

Aren't they the best!

[@dianebyers5704]

Yes indeed!!!

[@jorgegoren8614]

Una de las mejores marchas del mundo Si vienen extraterrestres y la escuchan , huyen aterrorizados !! Desde Santiago de Chile...oyendo y marchando 😊

[@gordonswatson2394]

heads high, lads. Forget for now all the blood and gore and tears we waded-through. Rest in Peace George O Watson and William Charles Watson until the Resurrection

[@brianmacadam1267]

Magnificent that's the only word suitable to describe the Royal Marines band and drums.

[@laurenceplumley433]

Amen, even so come Lord Jesus❤️

[@annpartoon5300]

That part of the film I cried for those Brave soldiers Proud made me proud to be British

[@markfisher5230]

makes you proud to be british all the soldiers, airman, and navy best armour forces in the world

[@karolsaager8694]

Love it! Just watched the movie again last night.

[@caddothegreat]

I saw the movie when it came out. It was at the drive-in theater.

[@James_Knott]

I was a very young kid, hadn't even started school, when the movie came out. Of course I had no idea about the movie, but I certainly remember the music. It seemed it was everywhere back then.

[@TomSarros-bj2mq]

They the Brits always put on the best show!!

[@Deontjie]

Not their government. Soon to be an turd world country. Outbred by their enemy.

[@donl5941]

Thank you boys.

[@dereks1264]

I can never hear this without thinking "Hitler has only got one ball".

[@jamesdorse8606]

".....Goering has 2 but very small...."

[@briasand]

And the other is in the Albert Hall!

[@mikebeard8505]

Comet, makes your mouth turn green Comet tastes like gasoline Comet will make you vomit So get some Comet and vomit today

[@johnnutall8191]

Himler is something similar!​@@jamesdorse8606

[@erik-nm5cf]

@@jamesdorse8606 "... Himmler 's got something sim'lar but poor old Goebbels has noone at all"

[@nancylynds8877]

Absolutely marvelous.grand. overwelming.sound.thank you so much.will be watching again and again

[@flamingfrancis]

Absolutely brilliant...I was uncontrolably whistling along...

[@AntonioBolquerin]

It's March 12,2024 im lustening man!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🙋🙋

[@probinsyanongventurapusag6609]

We used to play that March during our School Band days from 1960-1963. I Played an Alto Sax.. ( PMT parade)

[@29brendus]

were you the bloke on Baker St? I knew it!

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

A great march, a great movie, my favorite part of it, at the end: MADNESS, MADNESS! Will this world EVER learn to live in PEACE??!!

[@Vlad65WFPReviews]

history and current events say the answer is "no"

[@29brendus]

I won't mess with that bloke in the Green Beret!

[@whasawthe42nd]

The Pinocchio one or the one with the serious face

[@29brendus]

@@whasawthe42nd Any one of them, I suppose. Unfortunately the foreign 'Mayor' will not be pleased with this great display of Britishness. Sorry, I should have said fortunately!

[@meggoode6146]

Best MARINES and best band in the world.😊 2:28

[@anthonycox5705]

Only After the Brigade of Guards, 5 regiments of foot 2 of horse. other wise they are good.

[@mp539]

Great actors, great movie.

[@Whitevessen]

What a beautiful haunting voice…simply magical 🩷

[@kevinheaton9213]

Just makes me feel so very proud to be british and for all our superb armed forces regards kevin😊

[@susanwall910]

I have watched this video so many times and absolutely love it. Thank you so much for filming these utterly wonderful Royal Marines. My dad served thirty-three years, but in the British Army. I live in Pompey and we are lucky to have the Marines Band and music school in our Navy dockyard. I am going to see them at the Guildhall in December and can't wait. Unlikely that they will play Colonel Bogey as I expect it will be Christmas themed.

[@JimRamsayJWR]

They very rarely play it actually!

[@antoniocrosaraneto-jx9sd]

Emocionante! Fala a' alma de quem um dia honrou seu corpo com uma farda digna!!!

[@Knape-vz5ml]

You know the scoots are tuff ,these guys are putting themselves on display like this . To do this you know these men will fight to the bitter end when it comes down to it. You know they have live rounds in there guns ,of course. These men are not playing any games they are for real.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful

[@robneysouzacorrea5681]

"The Bridge of River Kwai" (1957, Dir. David Lean) um dos melhores filmes de todos os tempos. Música-tema magnífica. Parabéns a banda..

[@Shelleybaker-p9r]

The best band in the world. I was brought up with this as my late father a 42 commando ❤❤

[@williamgillbanks5373]

Lovely to hear Military Bands they life your spirits.

[@dietmar1870]

Elegante Uniformen, und sehr sehr gute Marschmusik, gefällt mir👋👋👋

[@emmiellamas-cruz3842]

This march was a part of my childhood here in the Philippines. Almost always, the march that they play during fiestas. Then my father owned a long playing record of marches that included this. I haven't heard this for a long time, and when I hear it now, I got teary-eyed remembering days past.

[@JoanElizabethDerrig-qt8kg]

Awesome. Well done. Bravo from Chicago. Thank you

[@francotenerelli3207]

Those Brisbane soldiers are outstanding soldiers. I personally trained with the British royal marines, which was a preclude and an honor to have served with thoseatines. Frankt 1st marinediv ,Pendleton.

[@ardeladimwit]

they have a very good euphonium player and held up admirably. Really really nice work.