Knowle 51 Posted February 6, 2012 Can anyone supply the lyrics of this song that the rakers etc. marched out to at Bristol and possibly Wimbledon in the 1950s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted February 7, 2012 If you enter "marching along together "song on youtube one of the things that pops up is "The Lawrence Welk show" version-it is sung by the Glee Singers and it is possible to hear all the words. Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennylane 3 Posted February 7, 2012 Can anyone supply the lyrics of this song that the rakers etc. marched out to at Bristol and possibly Wimbledon in the 1950s? Time fades the memory - the years are marching on. But wasn't this also the early post-war theme song at New Cross with a version by the great Al Bowlly? Or am I just confused? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,098 Posted February 7, 2012 It certainly was, kenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted February 7, 2012 If you enter "marching along together "song on youtube one of the things that pops up is "The Lawrence Welk show" version-it is sung by the Glee Singers and it is possible to hear all the words. Hope this helps! Thanks BOBBATH for your trouble. Unfortunately the version sung on youtube bears no resemblance to the "British" lyrics beyond the first line! The reason for my request is that I have been in contact with Dave Dutton who is the son of Bill Dutton who was a well known speedway team manager from the 1950s associated with Exeter,Cardiff,Swindon and Weymouth prior to his death in 1958 and who has a book out describing his pre University life from birth in Bristol in 1940. He was a massive fan of Bristol in the early1950s and records in his book the lyrics of the tune but gets stuck on line 5 and is keen to complete it. If anyone can help here is a prompt; "Marching along together Singing all along the line What do we care for weather We'll be there in rain or shine Blankety blank blank blank blank Ready to do or die We'll march along with a cheery song To brighten every mile We've packed our troubles in our kitbags And that is why we smile So, marching along together Happy just to be side by side!" Some years ago I heard this song reproduced on one of the sites dedicated to the history of old tracks possibly New Cross but can't find it now. I recall that George Allen the Bristol promoter appealed in a programme editorial for any fan to come with a spare "78" with it on as the track copy was broken and he had had to borrow one from either Ronnie Green's or Fred Mockford's "closely guarded" stock at Wimbledon or New Cross. How times have changed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,098 Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Jim Blanchard had it on his New Cross tribute site: http://jbsportsimages.co.uk/page0.html Edited February 7, 2012 by norbold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted February 7, 2012 Jim Blanchard had it on his New Cross tribute site: http://jbsportsimages.co.uk/page0.html Thank you Norbold, unfortunately whilst mentioned on it the link no longer works. Can you give me any help in establishing how I can get in touch with this Jim Blanchard or send me a PM. Thanks Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olddon 7 Posted February 8, 2012 Jim Blanchard had it on his New Cross tribute site: http://jbsportsimages.co.uk/page0.html I think I am banned there! JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Blanchard 19 Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Thank you Norbold, unfortunately whilst mentioned on it the link no longer works. Can you give me any help in establishing how I can get in touch with this Jim Blanchard or send me a PM. Thanks Richard My apologises Richard, but I had not checked the link for somewhile and it appears to be broken. I did hunt around last night and come up with the correct version on You Tube by Al Bowlly - so you can not only hear - it but see it.. To hear it Via my New Cross web site its: http://www.jbsportsi...o.uk/page1.html or direct to the You tube one is: The links are working now. Best regards, and hope that helps... Jim Edited February 8, 2012 by Jim Blanchard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted February 8, 2012 Thank you Jim that was brilliant. I think I saw all the Bristol v New Cross matches between 1949 and 1953.There was special rivalry between these tracks both being similar yardages making for close results particularly in the Daily Mail National Trophy first leg in 1949 when Bristol as a second division side only lost 55-53 at the Old Kent Road. Happy Days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olddon 7 Posted February 14, 2012 Jim Blanchard had it on his New Cross tribute site: http://jbsportsimages.co.uk/page0.html I know Jim Blanchard will be pleased to see that I have found another version of 'Marching Along Together'. It's not as good as the Jack Hylton/Al Bowlly version. JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 21, 2012 Thank you Jim that was brilliant. I think I saw all the Bristol v New Cross matches between 1949 and 1953.There was special rivalry between these tracks both being similar yardages making for close results particularly in the Daily Mail National Trophy first leg in 1949 when Bristol as a second division side only lost 55-53 at the Old Kent Road. Happy Days. Anyone know what happened to the Trophy? I believe it was very impressive. A solid silver Speedway Rider on a Plinth - I think............................................. Quite valuable too - even more so now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyguy 20 Posted February 21, 2012 Anyone know what happened to the Trophy? I believe it was very impressive. A solid silver Speedway Rider on a Plinth - I think............................................. Quite valuable too - even more so now. Presumably as the 'Daily Mail' presented the trophy, when the competition ended it reverted to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Presumably as the 'Daily Mail' presented the trophy, when the competition ended it reverted to them. I seem to remember an article in VSM a few years ago stating that it is in the vaults of the Daily Mail Edited February 21, 2012 by Knowle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted February 21, 2012 I seem to remember an article in VSM a few years ago stating that it is in the vaults of the Daily Mail Ah yes - that was it. I was sure I read about it somewhere. I have all the VSMs so I will check up when I get some time. Thank you kindly for reminding me Knowle. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
