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Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - God Save the King (c. 1745, r. 1914) 4:15 - Land of Hope and Glory (c. 1902, r. 1914) 7:11 - Heart of Oak (c. 1759, r. 1914) 9:31 - Rule Britannia (c. 1740, r. 1914) 13:41 - It's a Long Way to Tipperary (c. 1912, r. 1914) 16:58 - Keep the Home Fires Burning (c. 1914) 20:02 - By Order of the King (c. 1916) 23:07 - Belgium Put the Kibosh on the Kaiser (c. 1914) 25:58 - When this Lousy War is Over (c. 191?) 28:08 - Hanging on the Old Barbed Wire (c. 191?) 29:13 - Gassed Last Night (c. 191?) 30:21 - I Don't Want to be a Soldier (c. 1914) 31:45 - Boys in Khaki, Boys in Blue (c. 191?) 34:16 - Hush Here comes a Whizzbang (c. 191?) 35:44 - Your King and Country Need You (c. 1914) 40:00 - We'll Never let the Old Flag Fall (c. 1915) 42:35 - Here We Are Again (c. 1915) 45:57 - Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag (c. 1915) 48:15 - Now You've Got the Khaki On (c. 1916) 51:22 - Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty (c. 1916) 54:21 - I Wore a Tunic (c. 1917) 55:29 - Oh It's a Lovely War (c. 1918) 58:26 - Goodbye-ee (c. 1918) 1:01:10 - Outro Song Info: 1914 or Others: 'God Save the King“ is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. The anthem's lyrical origins can be traced back to the early 18th century. 'Land of Hope and Glory' was composed by Sir Edward Elgar in 1901, as part of his 'Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1.' The lyrics were later added by Arthur Christopher Benson, based on his poem 'Land of Hope and Glory.' 'Heart of Oak' is a traditional British naval song written by the 18th-century about the battle of Quebec. 'Rule, Britannia!' is a British patriotic song that has become an emblematic piece of British music. Its origins date back to 1740 when it was composed by Thomas Arne as part of the masque 'Alfred.' 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' is a famous British music hall song that gained immense popularity during World War I. The song was written in 1912 by Jack Judge, a British entertainer, and Harry Williams, a music hall proprietor. 'Keep the Home Fires Burning' is a British patriotic song from World War I, composed in 1914 by Ivor Novello with lyrics by Lena Guilbert Ford. 'Belgium Put the Kibosh on the Kaiser' is a British patriotic song from the Great War. This recording is from 1914 by Mark Sheridan. 'When This Lousy War is Over' is a British song capturing the sentiment of soldiers longing for the end of the war and a return to normalcy. 'Hanging on the Old Barbed Wire' is a British song from World War I that reflects the horrific experiences and sentiments of soldiers fighting in the trenches. 'Gassed Last Night' is a British song from World War I that reflects the experiences of soldiers exposed to chemical warfare during the conflict. 'I Don't Want to Be a Soldier' expresses the sentiments of many soldiers who were reluctant to fight in the war due to possible disillusionment and despair. 'Boys in Khaki, Boys in Blue' is a British patriotic song that gained popularity during World War I. It was written by Will Letters and composed by J.W. Cherry, 'Hush, Here Comes a Whizzbang' is a British song from World War I referring to the sound of incoming artillery shells fired by German field guns. 'Your King and Country Needs You' is a British song that gained significant popularity during World War I. The song's lyrics and music was written by Paul Rubens. 1915: 'We'll Never Let the Old Flag Fall' is a patriotic and morale-boosting song that emerged during World War I. 'Here We Are Again' captures the sentiment of soldiers facing the harsh realities of war and finding solace in camaraderie. 'Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag' is a British World War 1 song, published in 1915 by Welshman George Powell, and set to music by his brother Felix. 1916: 'By Order of the King' was composed by Albert E. McNutt and the music from M.F. Kelly. A couple sources say it was first published in 1915. 'Now You've got the Khaki on“ refers to the colour of the military uniform worn by British soldiers during World War I. The song celebrates the transformation that occurs when one dons the khaki uniform. 'Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty' was written in 1916 by Arthur J. Mills, Fred Godfrey, and Bennett Scott, with lyrics that evoke sentiments of nostalgia and longing for home among soldiers serving overseas. 1917: 'I Wore a Tunic' captures the hardships and sacrifices made by soldiers on the front lines. The tunic mentioned in the title refers to the uniform worn by British soldiers during the war. 1918: 'Oh it's a Lovely War!' is a British song from the end of the Great War. It satirically recounts life as a soldier in the British armed forces in Europe. 'Goodbye-ee' is a comedic song by R.P. Weston and Bert Lee, with music composed by Weston. The song is notable for its humorous and satirical take on the experiences of soldiers during the war. A thanks: Thank you for 10k, I'm running out of space so just, thanks so much.
