John McDermott- Battle Hymn of the Republic (LIVE)

[@ShyMoonheart]

I was lucky enough to be at the taping of your PBS show that night. It was spectacular. No one can sing this song like you!!! FANTASTIC!

[@daviddowling9637]

Played in church for my fathers funeral mass, WWII navy sailor. Miss you Dad

[@tomthornton1938]

This song always leaves goose-bumps all over me. When the West Point military band sang this beautiful song I got tears in my eyes. When the . Mormon Tabernacle choir sang this song I became more emotional and glad I had become an American. This is emotional music that leaves you speechless. T. Thornton 87 years of age. Thank you.

[@22lyric]

"In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea..." ALWAYS gives me goosebumps and I tear up.

[@ashwayn]

It never happened and if it did he was a Jew and came for the Jews not us Dogs the uncircumcised

[@oldman4595]

Today we live in a world which denies our Heavenly Father, His Son who paid the ultimate price, and our own spirit. We need to remember we are ALL his children. Be at Peace.

[@LouiseShreve]

If only people would remember their dedication 2 their country & fellow citizens there wouldn’t be people hurting & killing each other 😢

[@allanbooth4982]

Best version I have heard from a Canadian

[@Chris-yb1rb]

He was born in Scotland and moved to Canada as a ten year old.

[@jameslannon9788]

@@Chris-yb1rb yet... still a Canadian. 🤣 thanks for pointing out the obvious....capt obvious.

[@deadsh0ttz240]

​@@jameslannon9788 So if he's Canadian I'm not crazy that police badge on the first drummer you see is a peel regional police badge from Ontario Canada

[@seanadams9072]

dear Mr McDermott. I am from cape town south africa and had much irish religious influence in my childhood; catholic priests nuns brothers and learned many of the songs you sing, I lost my dad 3 years ago and heard your song the old man, on the radio last week, this was the first time I'd heard your voice. Wow! how beautiful, you are blessed with an amazing gift. I teared up listening to the emotion and truths you sang. well i have memorised the song and will enjoy the memories forever. thank you, I then looked up all your songs and have listened to most. my dad loved the bagpipes and I did not know there were words to scotland the brave. I think I have it almost memorised. but your Danny Boy was the absolute best rendition I have ever heard. Thank you, thank you...keep up the good work. regards Sean Adams

[@DermottStudio]

Sean Adams Sean, I'm sorry if I've given you the wrong impression, but unfortunately I am not John McDermott (As great as that would be). Your letter was very touching though, may I suggest sending the letter to his charity in Canada.

[@jimmymalone9139]

Maith an fear sean.

[@thomaswatson4493]

​@@DermottStudio 🎙️

[@JonfitzFitzjohn-k6s]

Absolutely Beautiful God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@melvingeloneck3344]

I know I commented 2 years ago, but I have to say, and I hope Mr. McDermott can one day see this, that I have seen many versions of this Hymn, but I have NEVER seen a better one! I still get chills up and down my spine when the women appear in the Scottish Tartans. I am part Scotch myself, and to me this is a clear indication that this song is not meant only for the United States, nor should it be seen only as a Civil War song. It is a Christian Hymn that I think is meant for the world. Thank you for giving me this excellent version, sir!

[@genestone4430]

Was at this show----just a wonderful memory===Thanks John.

[@mariancolts]

My God that is just beautiful!

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

AND HOW!!! Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 2021!

[@ashwayn]

Its not your god its a Jew god

[@Zarina1634]

Beautiful. ❤

[@joanschannel9459]

Best ever version. Beautifully sang and choreographed. I was just thinking about this song. so I looked it up, and what a blessing to find this video. I saved it to a playlist, so I know where to find it. I see the last comment was 9 years ago…just goes to show you, it’s timeless. Thank you to everyone who made this video possible. Love hugs and respect

[@pytko3]

Best rendition I've heard.

[@DermottStudio]

I love it too.

[@donclark4685]

John I can listen to you sing all day. Gives me goosebumps to hear such a wonderful voice.

[@rebsarge]

I love that he performs this as a marching song, which is was - a battle hymn in ever sense of the word. It is almost impossible to find it performed as anything but a dirge today.

[@LeoSouthworth]

True that!

[@DarthAverage]

As I used to say to the choir director at church -- "Just play it *properly*!"

[@freespirit2319]

Yes brilliant rendition..could listen to John forever!

[@thomaskeighran8115]

John McDermott you are an incredible artist, one of the best ever I have ever listen to you are amazing thank you John

[@melvingeloneck3344]

What a wonderful, powerful rendition of a song most closely associated with the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War! That was a bloody, hard-fought war. The result of it was that the Union was once again intact and, more importantly, slavery was ended in the U.S.! They literally did "live to make men free."

[@genestone4430]

Was fortunate to see this show in person----night I will never forget---absolutely a terrific performance by a very talented performer.

[@melanieellis2675]

Love John's strong voice

[@pathacker4963]

Wow. Great for you.

[@hawkrecon5496]

This is certifiably the greatest performance of this song. Wish I could see it in person.

[@pathacker4963]

@@hawkrecon5496 it’s fabulous.

[@pathacker4963]

@@hawkrecon5496 I loved it when I saw it PBS.

[@phyllisramsey9531]

Great singing! Stirring rendition! Love it!

[@rebanelson607]

Wonderful. Many thanks for posting this.

[@Cigarbubba646]

@emmetcahillmusic I’m British decent, but I have always loved this song and the sound of a true Irish tenor. I have never heard a version of this song performed with more heart, more feeling, more pure vocal talent than you my friend. Absolutely stunning! You’ve brought tears to this old British soul. Thank you.

[@paulineverriere8054]

Beautiful rendition…

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 2021! Excellent rendition of this marvelous patriotic hymn in honor of our nation’s birthday! :)

[@johnburke777]

You are my favorite singer,

[@williamwheeler3064]

Beautiful and stirring, as is your "Scotland the Brave."

[@DermottStudio]

Glad you enjoyed them.

[@jaezhang4484]

Give Yah glory and praise whi who has breath in thier nostril

[@billhuber2964]

As a kid of 6 or 7 and I was scared like a thunderstorm was breaking I sang this song to calm myself down .

[@crosstimbers2]

As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free**** **The original lyrics

[@Triumvirate888]

Those are the lyrics during times of war. The lyrics during times of peace are "Let us live to make men free."

[@pytko3]

I always thought it was "Let us strive to make men free." Implying a never-ending struggle.

[@patricke2088]

The version still performed by a military choir

[@MrPerfesser]

The original lyrics, penned in November, 1861 by Julia Ward Howe in the Willard Hotel, two blocks from the White House, came to her in the middle of the night. She arose from her bed, and immediately put them to paper lest she fall back asleep and forget them. They were her lyrics, put to the music of the abolitionist song, "John Brown's Body Lies A-mouldering In his Grave." And they were, "As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free." To change the lyrics takes them out of this great historic context.

[@Lumotaku]

Fake lyrics dont count

[@RAFAELGONZALEZ-kc2yn]

Excellent interpretation, maybe one of the best I've ver heard. Congratulations from México city.🇲🇽

[@rossdewolfe1600]

Great performance!

[@thomaskeighran8115]

So beautiful

[@OfficialJacobSpray]

Finally a version with gusto! Original Lyrics "As He died to make men Holy, let us die to make men free"

[@ashwayn]

No Romans could not kill him he was a demigod ha ha he came for the Jews not you you and me he would call filth a dog you are uncircumcised

[@suitingtse2088]

In excelsis Deo !

[@pattyfromherz9965]

love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@canaldodaniel3009]

Simplesmente Fantástico!

[@TJ1920]

Love it

[@obear]

Excellent!

[@tunnelsofthesouth1768]

Glorious!

[@rosscollingwood5189]

Magnificent!!!

[@michaelcarr7595]

Excellent.

[@TJ1920]

Beautiful

[@TJ1920]

He really how to captivatare an audience

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us I love it and I enjoy watching this video. I salute you and Congratulations. I invite you to visit Philippines and perform that in front of me. From Lani D. Nepomuceno, Philippines

[@bradleynelson8852]

Very nicely done God bless you

[@Richie8614]

Amazing!!

[@Richie8614]

Hard not to not cry during this version

[@johnburke777]

John you are a very great singer,

[@kennethknight6523]

John Burke great is putting it lightly

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@Day1-ComingSoon]

freedom is holy and free people holy we are unless we allow a ruler of our peers

[@paulabowen6077]

We need to feel The LORD BESIDE US Now!

[@billhuber2964]

THIS SONG MAKES ME PROUD TO SAY " IM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN !!! "

[@jimmymalone9139]

You have nothing to be proud of . Guns homlessness animal cruelty etc wars you started. Cop on you amadan

[@brianbyrne3003]

Fantastic song Bill. Check out the Pogues song called Body of an American. Different type of song, Irish punk style, but it's got a brilliant beat to it, and the pipes at the end are excellent. Regards from Ireland.

[@gloriafeather5607]

Despite the papacy, despite the WEF, despite the political corruption, despite godless agendas, GOD's TRUTH will prevail.

[@elliottankengen4440]

2023

[@briankiernansmith2433]

good stuff, well done.

[@DermottStudio]

Brian Kiernan Smith I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@vegetablecat2]

Enjoyed

[@ismajubueno]

Belíssima voz. Vi vários videos seus. Parabéns.

[@DermottStudio]

Obrigado! Eu não tinha certeza que língua este foi- então eu coppied seu comentário sobre o Google Translate para descobrir o que você disse. Estou usando o Google Translate para escrever este também. Deus a internet é incrível!

[@harrykarlsson8222]

Júlio Bueno

[@tritonhekate8463]

For a independent Scotland ✊ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rab1688]

Dickhead.

[@estonalford6412]

This is a song ALL Christians can sing. Well done!

[@juliedaly2381]

Sad, this isn't America anymore

[@Isaiah-ux9hd]

I love this song' and the Roman Catholic Generals who liberated the South Sherman and Sheridan

[@mariannebonner5646]

Isaiah75287 Sheridan RC. Sherman not RC

[@stephanielucas6231]

I’m related to Philip Sheridan

[@josephcollier1028]

Pope Pius IX sent his personal rosary as a gift to President Jefferson Davis

[@vitalisjakubauskas9567]

the United States of America stays as a great country till they carry the freedom to the nations seeking that. This their faith and destiny.

[@ChrisSavenSH]

I was tooling up for destruction, but damn it's not a bad version

[@eduardobraivein8496]

crosstimbers2. True: it entirely changes the meaning of the song. Besides there's a missing stanza, which is almost always omitted. Why?

[@JanreArchersheisbeautifu-wt6ro]

Someone put in a comment that they didn't march like soldiers DUH might that be because they are not soldiers!

[@michalkasparek3253]

Ta pozornost to❤ fre😢 myšlenky 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 free

[@aaronalcantara5135]

Found this singing "Gloria Labandera" In Google Search a song

[@melanieellis2675]

Very holsome reminds me of our great President D. Trump

[@dewilderdbetter]

No, No, NO! Julia Ward Howe DID NOT write "As He died to make men holy let us LIVE to make men free" but "Let us DIE to make men free" which changes the whole meaning of the moving piece. This most wonderful of all anthems is not "The Church Hymn of the Republic" but "The BATTLE Hymn of the Republic" and you don't go into BATTLE to make men free unless you are prepared to DIE! Are you prepared to DIE to make men free? I am.

[@MrDunkin2000]

Oh for Pete's Sakes, he could sing anything-he's suckin up to ye

[@josephcollier1028]

Hail Dixie

[@frankjustis]

!

[@midtod]

I am a devoted fan of John's and this is a beautiful rendition but those men DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MARCH. Look how sloppily they move. That is not the sort of military precision any good soldiers would ever be allowed to display. A minor goof, perhaps, but since the guys were on the stage to dramatize the song, somebody should have made sure they got it right!

[@ruthprice1477]

Not too shabby for a Scottish-Canadian, eh?

[@kloos-s.c.h-7163]

お たまじゃくしはかえるのこ～、な まずのこ～でわありません～、そ れがなによりしょうこにわ～、やが～ててもでるあ しもでるー💪🦵😏😊😍🤩

[@Commandogaming-pf4zh]

USA USA USA

[@wfuller1907]

Substituting "live" for "die" destroys the entire message of the song, betrays the author's intent, and castrates a motivationally strong battle song, mutating it into a weak, cowardly excuse of a song so that it ends up as more of a whine than anything else. I would be ashamed to perform it as it is here presented.

[@willemvaningen2747]

The show ruins the message, too bad. The modernity gave us the wrong line : Let us live to make men free. The original reads : let us die to make men free. The logic of the original is immanent.

[@DarthAverage]

Yes, the original lyric was a reference to the Civil War then raging. However, since we are no longer fighting a war to free a captive people from bondage and slavery, the rewritten lyric makes more sense - "Let us live our lives in such a way that leads to increased freedom for everyone".

[@michaeljohnston-ul1vi]

Shame lack of practice shews up with the marching.

[@kevinwbrooks8164]

Kevinbrooksw

[@adumbaby]

This song was made for a chorus. This just doesn’t sound right.

[@bettyredmond6842]

Conan

[@bettyredmond6842]

Sounds of silence

[@iainmorrison7501]

ouch how corny

[@zed007]

Nazy hymn

[@jimmymalone9139]

AMHRAN NA BHFIANN. YOU PLASTIC PADDY

[@rosanneshinkle4133]

Great voice, do not care for the yankee song.

[@bettytoh9088]

Love this song ! Thanks for uploading and sharing !