THE GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME

[@CSmyth-fj8cc]

Heard my 7 year old playing with his toy soldiers in his room just this week, quietly singing Southern Soldier. Made me smile. Keep it up boys, I've been listening to y'all for 20 years now.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

I seriously don't know what to say... Wow. Thanks for that. Made my week !

[@ollikoskiniemi6221]

Don't reckon southern soldier is something a seven year old ought to sing

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

@@ollikoskiniemi6221 What would you know about it. None of your GD business. Back under your bridge, troll.

[@ollikoskiniemi6221]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand Well excuse me but I've been a fan and a regular listener of your band for years. Having said that, yes I do in fact "know about it". The act of killing itself should not be glorified to impressionable children. I have no issue with the line "march away to the firing line and kill that yankee soldier", but it's just not for kids, man.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

@@ollikoskiniemi6221 Glad to know you're a fan, Olli, and not just the average garden variety virtue signaler. In point of fact, 'the act of killing' [humans] should not be glorified at all. That said, are you new here ? You are, of course, welcome to and entitled to your own opinion, but taking us to task for singing 'kill that Yankee soldier' is kind of akin to complaining about sand on Waikiki Beach. I should think you'd have MUCH bigger fish to fry. Besides, nobody is 'killing Yankee soldiers'. It's all pretend. Even that 7 yr.old boy knows that - as he pretends his toy soldiers are killing each other while singing the song.

[@Anaris10]

Long live Stand Watie and the Cherokee Raiders! Much love from Native Confederates!.

[@ironlady880]

OMG...you are back!!! I was about to say “I am the girl you left behind you”, but alas you did not!! My true southern gents..love your serenade. Please do not stop.

[@bigcountry7977]

Dixieland Forever!!!🤘🤘

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Wow. Lookit all those 'thumbs-up' !! We do what we can - for as long as we can... Thanks for your support !

[@massimouguzzoni8631]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBandyou are our soundtrack!

[@owainthoma3945]

Not a woman, but this song makes me think of all of my old friends I used to be with every day. Took different paths. Miss them still.

[@Dryhten1801]

A gorgeous rendition of my favourite English folk Song, brilliantly played. I'm glad this Anglo-Irish song was adopted in America.

[@TexasIndependenceNow]

Thank ya Gents, keep 'em coming! DEO VINDICE 🇸🇴

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

We'll try !

[@bopierce6616]

HALLELUJAH I thought the true southern memorial that is the 2nd was gone for good it's so good to have the hope that our heritage will live on with many ears listening

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Wow ! Thanks !!

[@massimouguzzoni8631]

That's a famous song, I love it. Thank you so much. Best regards from Italy. 💕🇮🇹💕🇺🇲💕

[@tombankwel4822]

Thank yea All for beeing back, what a pleasure to hear the girl i left behind me, so Beatiful a song, i Can see jeb Stuart with his cavalry, with ranger mosby by his side, thanks so much from tom 🤟 🤟 🤟 🤟

[@YoreLocal]

In early 1862, a drunk Pvt. O'Connell of the 24th Ohio was returning to camp late in the night. The corporal of the guard called out to him, "Halt, identify yourself!" Pvt. O'Connell failed to respond. The corporal of the guard raised his rifle and warned him once more, "Halt, identify yourself!" Pvt. O'Connell again failed to respond. The corporal of the guard fired a warning shot, immediately, Pvt. O'Connell pulled out his revolver and unloaded on the corporal of the guard. None of his shots hit, but O'Connell was arrested for the act. O'Connell was sentenced to death by firing line. The whole brigade protested. They claimed he had always been a good soldier, he didn't deserve death. But General Palmer demanded the execution. On the 8th of March, 1862, the whole brigade formed up for the execution. O'Connell was brought to the center of the formation, a coffin laid in front of him, and at exactly 12, five balls were fired into his chest. O'Connell slumped forward into the coffin, having died with a "soldierly stoicism." The 24th's Brass Band was ordered to play "The Girl I Left Behind Me," and the soldiers were encouraged to sing along. But the whole way back to camp the soldiers marched in a "dreary silence." A reporter at the site said he had seen all the horrors of war, but this was the "solemnest execution" he had ever witnessed.

[@fractuss]

Thanks for the interesting story.

[@beowulf1312]

Excessive punishment for a drunk veteran.

[@МихаилДарьин-у4п]

Вот это и есть настоящая музыка. Так держать, пацаны!

[@Bobbyr_2527]

This is the most beautiful Confederate/British song thank you for preserving Southren Culture

[@flamingeskimo1136]

Irish, not British. All the original versions were about the Shannon River that runs like a spine through the country. In fact the singer goes as far as to say that English, aswell as Spanish and French girls, can't compare to those of his home [Ireland]

[@Bobbyr_2527]

@@flamingeskimo1136 I'm used to it being hurting English marches I didn't know it was Irish

[@Wotsitorlabart]

@@flamingeskimo1136 The origin of the tune is disputed - could be Irish could be English. The lyrics you quote are actually just Irish versions of the song and not the 'originals' at all.

[@Wotsitorlabart]

@@Bobbyr_2527 Might be, might not be. There are certainly English lyrics to the tune - hence the alternative title 'Brighton Camp'.

[@charliestein9350]

Beautiful! I love these old songs! I haven't seen anyone perform these songs so professionally, with so many instrument etc.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks ! Very kind.

[@michalbonczyk7916]

Greeting from Poland

[@mickeyholding7970]

Just what I needed to help lift my spirits this weekend. I lost my mother to Covid in January 2021. It's still very hard on certain days to be around others.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

God Bless You, Buddy!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

What a nice thing to say. So, sorry to hear of your loss. Tough day, for sure. Hang in there.

[@johnroberts262]

Best regards from England, your music is lovely.

[@morrigankasa570]

We need a new group of people to learn from and respect these guys then form a new band like this. Similar to how there was the original Wolfe Tones, then the Young Wolfe Tones. Keep up much of the original culture & history & talent of the "elder" group. But younger people who can keep it up and keep the spirit alive.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

I like that idea ! Thanks for the kind word !!

[@MatthewChenault]

Definitely. 100%.

[@therabman_5606]

Love your music.. all the way from Northern Ireland 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ZarliwyOskarzyciel]

I missed y'all, glad to see You back. Masterpiece as always

[@dogstarstudios718]

Wonderful! Many a past encampment I played this tune on the jaw harp, a favorite of John Hunt Morgan's Raiders, of whom 9 of my Scobee, Dooley, & Grimes ancestors rode with!

[@jojokrako7818]

Another excellent job at a beautiful old song, gentlemen! Deo Vindice and salute, from the great State of Georgia!

[@kc8tby]

A great tune we of Irish descent can truly appreciate!

[@Mao-qp6rd]

One of my favourite camps songs of the 18th/19th centuries. Whether it's listening to the Sharpe version or you guys; it's just a great song to chill out to. Good to see you back boys.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Good to see you again, Mao ! Thanks !!

[@FM_1819]

God save the South from Colombia! Hope to one day see you guys play live

[@Malak-ok7kg]

I feel transported 150 years ago back to dixie, 2nd South Carolina String Band shows this music is timeless. Well done!

[@rovingwestamericay1809]

This song sounds like Rare old Mountain Dew. Thus fine music this is.

[@zuzanahessova2333]

Hi, nice to see you again. I send many greetings from impoverished Europe.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Greetings back at ya from soon-to-be-impoverished America, Land O'Brandon...

[@SilverOwls]

Love the camp setting!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

It's our favorite...

[@owainthoma3945]

your music never fails to deliver

[@pshehan1]

From the Wikipedia entry: "The Girl I Left Behind", also known as "The Girl I Left Behind Me", is an English folk song dating back to the Elizabethan era. It is said to have been played when soldiers left for war or a naval vessel set sail... A popular tune with several variations, "The Girl I Left Behind Me", may have been imported into America around 1650 as "Brighton Camp", of which a copy dating from around 1796 resides in the Bodleian Library, Oxford.. The melody is derived from a traditional Irish melody known as An Spailpín Fánach, meaning "The Wandering Labourer".. The song was popular in the US regular army, who adopted it during the War of 1812 after they heard a British prisoner singing it..

[@SeanHartnett-t8c]

interesrinf.

[@stonewalljackson2721]

aye, new video! keep it up

[@beadahm8733]

Hoho! Excellent !!! J adore votre musique! Une amie "overthere"😁😉🇺🇸🇲🇫

[@marklawson4160]

chuckles. wish our little event,, Battle of Blountville, TN, (last weekend of Sept every year). was big enough to cover your expenses. We get a good audience turn out and for a small event, a good turn-out. Would be grand to see and listen to you in person (did at GettysBurg, 150th on Sat. Night) both the soldiers and the civilians.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks, Mark ! It was great to meet you. Blountville !!! Awesome log home community ! Sure wish we'd have been able to play for you. Be well and God bless !

[@gregh6719]

I'm a Navy Gulf War veteran and Yankee to my toes....but you fellers are the best. This music is timeless. Many thanks.

[@kalvenjp9418]

Y’all are true musical heroes, you and your band has helped me through many tough times with the music and the beautiful flags in the background.

[@finallythere100]

Going to look for their CDs..

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

@@finallythere100 Lemme know if you need help...

[@floridaman3889]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand im from italy and i like your music

[@HaulinOats315]

For some reason I'm only just now noticing this! Love you guys

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Welcome aboard !!! Now check out the rest !

[@mikenewell3526]

Good to hear the band again, the song is a traditional British military song. It was popular during the Napoleonic wars, it was known as Brighton Camp. Apparently it came to America after the Battle of New Orleans, when British POWs were heard singing it by General Jacksons troops. The bands traditional version is excellent.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks, Mike !!! Always nice to get such kind words from someone who knows what they're talking about ! God bless !!

[@mikenewell3526]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand Thanks for your kind words, keep on playing your excellent music. Best wishes from England the old country God bless, would love to visit and see you perform Mike

[@Thatjacketguy.]

Me loving south Carolina as my home land I love southern music

[@kalvenjp9418]

I’ve had y’all as my favorite band for over 5 years now and I love playing your songs as it helps me sleep and makes my day. Please know your inspiring music helps many through in many ways. Long Love Confederacy!

[@iamgreezy9327]

As always you guys are AWESOME! Greetings from Belgium! 🇧🇪

[@jeffjohnson4192]

Love these old time songs.

[@okhello4504]

WE GETTING ON THE PLATFORM WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RCR_Member]

Rip Barry

[@larryeddings3185]

Well done, gentlemen.

[@andreyushakov1187]

Супер! Спасибо!

[@gaijinblow]

I'm just imagining nights around a campfire, after dinner, soldiers gathering together playing this song. On both sides.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Mission accomplished !

[@fractuss]

Yep, this band is incredible evocative.

[@braindead5834]

I love the Banjo fella's instrument so much. Such a neat design.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks, mate !

[@mathsmoica]

so nice to discover this pleasant song thanks to you guys ! congrats from France !

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Merci mille fois !

[@antoineruiz3387]

Vous êtes une machine à remonter le temps.. merci 🎻

[@themischeifguide]

The banjo guy has the best hat.

[@johncline7518]

A slightly modified version: (The Wayward Boy) 🎶 “I walked in the street, with a tap to my feet, heard a voice above me. Maid looked out a window up above and said “Need some one to love me!” My father he’s a minister and virgins he doeth cherish, now she’s got 5 boys, 7 little girls and a baby on her shoulder…” 🎶

[@smaldenjoveson]

Seems like this is the same tune as "The Waxie's Dargle", and Irish song I believe.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Go on... Pull the other one.

[@kaeleighsmith8324]

Love this! So glad to see a new recording from you guys! If I’m ever in South Carolina... I’ll have to find y’all performing somewhere. Also, I miss re-enactments.

[@gregdiiamond3899]

Excellent fellas!

[@christaylor2070]

I read somewhere this tune was played along with Garry Owen as General Custer's regiment set off on their one-way trip to the Little Big Horn!😁

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

True !

[@thatroonstboi6231]

brings tears to mine eyes.

[@tralleisian3082]

oh i love the southern music, no matter where i am, i feel like a southerner when i listen to your music. love from turkey!

[@steffenritter7497]

It's great to see you fellows back again. Wonderful music! And this praise comes to you from a professional tenor in the grand opera! God Bless!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

How kind of you !!! Thanks for your comment and support !

[@asenath7766]

My 15, soon to be 16 year old son loves you guys! Please keep playing!

[@songsmith31a]

From the UK - one of those jaunty "once heard, never forgotten" songs that deservedl live on down the generations.

[@KowboyUSA]

Always grand, boys - always grand

[@NorthWoodsVideo]

I was reading a biography on Ulysses Grant and it talked of them playing this song on their march on Fort Donaldson in the Civil War. I had to hear this song again, and your group did it marvelously. A great service to keep these songs alive.

[@CorpralHD21.71]

YES A NEW VIDEO I LOVE YOU GUYS AND THIS A GOOD SONG YES YOU MADE MY DAY

[@tiziocaio8657]

The video quality makes it even better

[@HaulinOats315]

Looks like from the 90s. Lot of civil war enthusiasm at that time I reckon

[@archimedesfromteamfortress2]

​@@HaulinOats315according to the band, this was in 1999

[@robertkosloske1999]

Great to see this remastered version. You guys may have retired, but you live on in your huge historic music footprint and in the inspiration you have provided to many of us to pick up our own instruments (banjo for me, of course) and keep these songs alive. In the course of preserving the history of this music, you have made history yourselves. Thanks always. Rob

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks, Rob ! I missed this comment somehow. VERY kind of you ! Glad you're still listening (playing too) !

[@wittedbark3123]

Glad you guys uploaded again, always love the spirit

[@rechtbankdenhaag3039]

Very good tune, I wonder how you all learned to play it. I'm trying to learn it myself too.

[@AvitalShtap]

What an amazing performance of this classic song. It brought me right back in time. The warmth and joy of this group is astounding! i would love to see a whole hall dance to this!

[@marcussmith9804]

Americans were inspired by this song after they heard a English prisoner of war was singing it. Americans were English not so long ago, including a lot of my ancestors.

[@HLLTAF]

Look at all these skilled players! BRavo all!

[@a.geddes6201]

Love it gents - As far as I know the melody is disputed but the lyrics are English - it was most accepted by the Brits and became incredibly popular during the British wars in South Africa especially. (Boer and Anglo-Zulu Wars) Keep it up lads. Always super excited to see a 2CSB upload.

[@benjaminturlik8306]

I just discovered you guys today. Such wonderful timeless tunes I could listen all day long!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

And we're real glad you did ! Thanks a lot, Ben !! Be sure to subscribe & click on the ‘notifications’ bell, so you won't miss any new releases !

[@MatthewChenault]

It’s also interesting to note that this song, along with a significant number of other tunes from the Antebellum period and during the war, were reused by animation studios in Hollywood starting in the late 1920’s and continuing on well into the 50’s and 60’s. This is a part of the reason why many of the early cartoons - such as Merry Melodies and the Loony Tunes - were called such, since they often drew upon these older tunes while adding their own musical scores into the mix. Some of the most common tunes to reoccur are “The Girl I Left Behind Me,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Swanee River,” “The College Hornpipes,” and a number of others. This is a part of a wider tradition in American Entertainment where the creators of these iconic animated shorts drew upon older entertainment forms. The Vaudeville acts, theater, and minstrel shows from the Antebellum period were referenced in the media of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s to produce their iconic characters and these iconic shows, which persist to today while preserving elements of those previous forms of entertainment.

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Yeah. And WE used to sing them in 'music' when in grade school. Remember ? When boys were boys and girls were girls and everyone knew the difference. What AWFUL times those were...

[@MatthewChenault]

@@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand, the absolute worst times when things were actually fun and you weren’t made to feel bad for being a southern man. I just wanted to say that your band has opened up my eyes to the music from the era and made me appreciate the lyrical talent of the time. A lot of the music has real, genuine talent behind it, which, in a time where popular music has gotten more and more dumbed down lyrically, is a real treat.

[@1089maul]

Guys, Just wanted to let you know that you have had a follower for sometime in England. Very sad to hear that you no longer perform live! It was always a wish to go to the US to see you. However, keep up the good work. Regard from the UK, Bob

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

Thanks a lot, Bob ! Very kind of you to say. Yeah, we're pretty sad about it too. The spirit's willing, but unfortunately the flesh is weak.

[@gonzagaoliveira1964]

MARAVILHOSO !!! PARABENS A VOCES !!! THANKS BRASIL !!! VIVA CONFEDERADOS !!!

[@occisoft8082]

Love this song and this version

[@trapperscout2046]

I've been listening to you guys since about 2013 or 2014! I was almost out of high school at that time.

[@DavidSternburgYt]

Really intresting hearing the american adaptation of this classic british army song, keep up the great work!

[@cairncoyote6097]

You guys are amazing, I love all your music!

[@thatroonstboi6231]

Such a beautiful tune.

[@rob-cooks]

Unfortunately I live in the North (Chicago) but there isn't a week I don't long for the South. Warm sunshine wherever you go and people with hearts as warm.

[@Jacekb931]

As re-enactment group of 4th USMC Divison in UK, we love to sit next to the fire and listen to all your songs. It truly gives different experience for the events we attend.

[@dr.freezelatinospidermanan1887]

Yay another song I love your songs it reminds me of the south

[@dr.freezelatinospidermanan1887]

Keep up the good work and I'm a member of the south so keep it up love the song Jackson in the valley especially.

[@charlesbukowski9836]

DEO VINDICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mauriciomonge5349]

I love this music.❤

[@Jubilo1]

Delightful to see this band perform in a video!

[@Dylan-pl6wv]

My favorite folk song by far

[@kennethhamby9811]

This music transitions time endlessly. God Bless Dixie Forevermore!

[@rebelsoldier4875]

Very good song, reminiscent of a girl with whom there were many memories. Good luck to you!

[@logandavis7365]

My reenacting unit is the 2nd South Carolina Rifles, it seems we're tied by name! I listened to your music constantly when I first joined up, do keep it up!

[@sakhalkarameya]

I'm learning to play violin and came across this tune through Eta Cohen's book. Was just curious about the song, and that took me here. What a performance folks!! Not able to take it out of my head, for a good reason.

[@azovnyekhaclassicalacousti4639]

If listeners don't listen to unedited songs videos like this how can we listen to live music with pleasure?❤❤

[@kc8tby]

That's a fine redition of one of our old Irish tunes! Well done

[@Wotsitorlabart]

Or English - the jury is out on this one.

[@gray3553]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_I_Left_Behind

[@williambuchanan8607]

English English English, for God's sake it's ENGLISH !!

[@danielalmeida3064]

Can't wait till this is on spotify!

[@2ndSouthCarolinaStringBand]

What ? The video ?

[@jtcsderp9250]

I didnt realise I watched this right when it came out until just now!

[@darthguilder1923]

Quite a catchy song

[@orfeo793]

One of my favourite songs, great stuff as always!

[@geophyy8067]

I love your music, there is something about American 19th century music that I particularly love, the live melodies, the banjo and the instruments, and you play it great, good job!

[@retardcorpsman]

Wait, but this song isnt from 19th century America. Only the instruments being used here are…sorta.

[@geophyy8067]

@@retardcorpsman I agree, it is not, the instruments which were used are and this is a "parody" on the original, just like the English have "Brighton Camp".

[@jimcrawford5039]

Old English folk song.

[@kpmh2001]

I've gotta hand it to you boys, you've all got some impeccable talent for your instruments and voices. This is a song that's just about everywhere if I'm not mistaken, Brits and Irish are probably the closest we've got to a true origin point, but it would've been everywhere in the ACW. I'm a Union man myself, but I'll concede that Johnny Reb had some good tunes.

[@tdm7680]

Great Saturday surprise my friends!

[@paddystrongjaw9995]

Hello 2nd South Carolina, I've already got the Cripple Creek/Old Joe Clark/Girl I Left Behind Me medley on my spotify playlist but I am desperate for this single to be on there. I am confident it would be a hit.