When the War is Over - The Lancer Band (Australian Army)

When the War is Over - The Lancer Band (Australian Army)
This is a song we worked up for a recent training block - and we thought we'd record it. We only had 24hrs to rehearse, record, and produce something for social media, so we took on the challenge and did it.
Original song (C) Steve Prestwich / Cold Chisel
Arranged by CPL Tom Urquhart
Vocals - MUSN Elizabeth Smith
Keyboard - CPL Tom Urquhart
Guitar - LCPL Chris Hand
Bass - WO2 Dave Pragnell
Drums - CPL Ben North
Backing Vocals - WO2 Dave Pragnell, CPL John Byrne, CPL Ben North, CPL Tom Urquhart, LCPL Chris Hand, MUSN Nathan Albertini, MUSN John Butterworth, MUSN Jonny Mackay, PTE Braxton Jones, PTE Jacob Gross
Video - MUSN Malcolm Ramsay
Audio - CPL Tom Urquhart, MUSN Nathan Albertini, MUSN John Butterworth
Also on Facebook: / 1420565134653508
(690k Views, 14k shares, 10k Likes, Loves & Wows, 1.1k comments)

[@timprestwich]

Love it..well done.

[@TheLancerBand]

Thank you so much, Tim. We have many Chisel fans in the band and love Steve's song. We understand it must mean a lot to your family. We hope we've done it justice.

[@australianmade2659]

The Lancer Band you've done it justice!

[@madikamama535]

All ANZACs, home and abroad " God bless YOU HEROES " from my heart Thank you all.

[@robw179]

I have always loved this Cold Chisel song, Watching a group of Soldiers singing it, seems to put so much more emotion into the song, which until now I wouldn't have thought possible. I am so glad you decided to share your efforts with the rest of us. I see there are other songs, The Lancer Band has just gained a new fan. Thank you Lady and Gentlemen, for the song and also thank you for your service.

[@dalewallace3511]

And god bless all the Men and woman who served in the Australian army!

[@rhondasummers9427]

Damn she’s amazing. Amazing voice and song. Great job What a voice, so much emotion. Well done All ANZACs, home and abroad " God bless YOU HEROES " from my heart Thank you all.

[@montinaladine3264]

wow that chick can sing, great range and depth as well as strength, and in fact all the band is great. She puts so much emotion into that song and sitting down as well!

[@brendonburgin5250]

Wow what a voice, beautifully sung. I like John Farnham singing this song personally I think he has the greatest voice I've heard. Well done to the whole band, thank you.

[@elliecahan4880]

Seeing and listening to soldiers playing this song with so much emotion means a lot to me and gives me encouragement as I fight through a personal war on PTSD/C-PTSD. Thank you for all you do and stay safe.

[@injund9480]

Brilliant, well done Guys. All ANZACs, home and abroad " God bless YOU HEROES " from my heart Thank you all. Amazing tone Elizabeth❤

[@garrywillard3200]

How can I listen to this, and not get blown away......................................I can'T, amazing, very emotional!

[@gaynor_goldcoast]

That was incredible I’m in Miami USA - (Australian) I sent and shared to everyone I could Again TA

[@dalewallace3511]

God bless the men and woman who fought in the war!

[@adambrown9383]

God bless the men and woman who fought in the war! All ANZACs, home and abroad " God bless YOU HEROES " from my heart Thank you all. All ANZACs, home and abroad " God bless YOU HEROES " from my heart Thank you all.

[@1ajdelacruz]

When this song is covered - one sees all the pain and yearning in its lyrics- good job many thanks

[@jimbob1427]

I think it was this girl that just sang the most amazing rendition of advance Australia fair I think I've ever heard at the parra tigers game.!

[@TheLancerBand]

Thanks Jim Bob, that was us at the Parra v Tigers game!

[@jimbob1427]

The Lancer Band great performance !

[@jamescurry3746]

Damn she’s amazing. Amazing voice and song. Great job

[@marionmcmann9644]

When this song is covered - one sees all the pain and yearning in its lyrics- good job many thanks All ANZACs, home and abroad " God bless YOU HEROES " from my heart Thank you all. love it, thank you for fighting next to your anzac friends from NZ

[@rogerhensmanHMProductionsHENZI]

I am absolutely blown away by this version as tears welled in my eyes. You sing and all of you play with so much passion. and feeling. I've joined a Campaign to save the RSL Upwey Belgrave (in Victoria), we are doing this through Fundraising, Videos onto You Tube and Social Media. We have 35 Veterans who will be devastated if it closes to re-open with Pokies, The Running Rabbits Military Museum is also on the LIne. I hope you will not mind if HM Productions use this song and /;I was only 19' for the next 2 videos to help save this RSL and do the right thing to help and Support all our Veterans there. Thank you - Roger Hensman

[@michaelhalsall5684]

What a great version! love the military style drumming!

[@rogeryearwood2541]

Been there and done that with my military brothers and sisters. Beautiful, I listen each evening before bed and sleep better. Regards

[@gavimatoe5937]

Gee that was abso;utely fantastic. Loved, loved, loved it The young lady has a beautiful voice and the men were so good. a real emotinal feel to this rendition. Thanks guys.

[@rogeryearwood2541]

Still brings tears to my eyes thinking of my fellow soldiers (Comrades).

[@khanhhoangAoysbroveahase]

love it, thank you for fighting next to your anzac friends from NZ got goosebumps hehehe....watching this!! Love it Damn she’s amazing. Amazing voice and song. Great job

[@TN_AU]

Enjoyed this very much, such an aussie icon song. Those 8 people giving this a thumbs down, I got bad news for you, the army will be sending a drone your way.

[@roytbone5791]

What a voice, so much emotion. Well done

[@weston30010]

Absolutely beautiful version of one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@kalkhdefjh7464]

love it, thank you for fighting next to your anzac friends from NZ God bless the men and woman who fought in the war! Amazing tone Elizabeth❤

[@tamvee]

This is just beautiful.

[@celestialdrums486]

Very nice rendition. I first heard this song from the rock band Uriah Heep

[@ScottyEllson]

Great guys, simply heartfelt.

[@ankundingtrnbarrettysy9258]

When this song is covered - one sees all the pain and yearning in its lyrics- good job many thanks got goosebumps hehehe....watching this!! Love it got goosebumps hehehe....watching this!! Love it

[@anneanne9009]

Beautiful! This was always a soldiers song.

[@GrenadierMichael]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for your music. And thank you for your Service.

[@celiacrowe8058]

Absolutely beautiful version of this song. Well done! More people should hear this as it is very inspiring

[@dazc1069]

Amazing. Thank you for everything🤘👊

[@pymats]

Beautiful

[@norbertpires9415]

WOW! This is absolutely Amazing!! Great job. Being a muso and having played in a couple of bands, I can't believe how emotional I got. Great voice, loved the piano and the whole band in general :-)

[@ozzyintexas]

beautiful. thank you. and thank you......

[@ashleymarie2013]

got goosebumps hehehe....watching this!! Love it As an ex digger I would like to say thank you

[@brno1985]

Our Australian Army Adele

[@chrisanderton8834]

This and all your songs a simply magnificent. Please keep it going.

[@unicornucopia1]

I'm loving this beautiful song! I can't make out the words here: "....You and I had our sights set on something. Hope this doesn't mean our days are numbered. I got plans for (...."???????"...). All around is chaos and madness. Can't help feeling nothing more than sadness.... " Can someone help?

[@TheLancerBand]

This might help: You and I had our sights set on something Hope this doesn't mean our days are numbered I got plans for more than a wanted man All around this chaos and madness Can't help feeling nothing more than sadness Only choice to face it the best I can

[@tahliadee7010]

This is so amazing. Great job guys

[@scottaustin2156]

AbsolutlyAwesome....well done guys.

[@peterken04]

awsome respect for all service men and women

[@sharonsees5035]

You guys are magic.

[@kirstenlepage6065]

I lost my grandpa back in March 2011 and I had Special Olympics literally crying he was waitch from heaven

[@knuckles8914]

Brilliant, well done Guys.

[@apezmahn]

Wonderful 😭

[@dadli1ikz]

got goosebumps hehehe....watching this!! Love it

[@monsteroz1]

Another fantastic song.. keep it up.

[@paulfuller8985]

Well done Smithy and your friends . Come back safe.

[@KB4th]

Absolute magic.....

[@RichardAndersonNewZealand]

fantastic job alright :)

[@wd0928]

God bless

[@sharondeacon6175]

Fantastic job Allan Deacon

[@moenoll7252]

Just awesome

[@carol5727]

Awesome, as always

[@markglenday7291]

Another awesome song I love it keep them coming. :)

[@stewmclachlan2577]

Touching

[@75872404]

Words are only one way of so many feelings but I give all Lol GJM

[@mandycrouch6941]

wonderful as usual..

[@stevecook4781]

Awesome

[@olderdude2755]

great job ...well done :)

[@krissexton2639]

You're version is well above par than what Chrissie Ashcroft performed on the voice... Need more songs out there though, "The Lancer Band".

[@jakyjac63]

Well done, I love it.

[@1ajdelacruz]

brilliant

[@tonybonnici5920]

This broke me... wow

[@oidi]

love it

[@antonydi]

Yay new video! Also why aren't you wearing Multicam that is still old AUSCAM

[@TheLancerBand]

The whole army is slowly moving over to the new uniforms. We'll get them soon we hope.

[@lucatopolnjak1630]

because there are many army personnel that needs to be issued uniform, and to issue the Auscam, it needs to take a long time, firstly to be made, and secondly for distribution. There are over 80,000 army personnel.

[@thefuck7175]

60k active 40k reserve

[@philglobalnomad]

As an ex digger I would like to say thank you

[@Robert-el6gm]

remember the diggers; world war 1/2/3 vet; forever (##@#%$%%%$$^)thank you

[@gaynor_goldcoast]

Sorry 2nd comment - when will ‘a’ war be over (I was born in military hospital) so the ripple on effects don’t stop

[@Domo69Eels]

Beautiful rendition ,,but you should stand up for better vocal oxygen/lung action ,, produces a stronger voice

[@dazc1069]

Amazing. Thank you for everything🤘👊