Undoubtedly, many of you have heard this Christmal carol, but did you know it had its origins in the American Civil War?
Here is a link (yes, Wikopedia, but this one is accurate). Especially note the 4th verse.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Heard_th ... istmas_Day
And, if you haven't heard a vocal version, here is a great one, narrated by Edward Hermann:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXfzp296zhA
Since I am an old man, I am particularly fond of this version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a97x8mgvgLI
Merry Christmas to all.
J
Civil War Poem Becomes a Christmas Carol
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Civil War Poem Becomes a Christmas Carol
Jack Hanger
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"Boys, if we have to stand in a straight line as stationary targets for the Yankees to shoot at, this old Texas Brigade is going to run like hell!" J. B. Poley, 4th Texas Infantry, Hood's Texas Brigade
Fremont, NE[/size]
"Boys, if we have to stand in a straight line as stationary targets for the Yankees to shoot at, this old Texas Brigade is going to run like hell!" J. B. Poley, 4th Texas Infantry, Hood's Texas Brigade