Heart of Oak
A british naval song wirtten by David Garrick that starts:
īCome cheer up, my lads, ītis to glory we steer,
To add something more to this wonderful yearī
Set to music by Willian Boyce in 1759 and commerating that same year "the year of vistories" or "the wonderful year" as the song proclaims. This is based on the victories at Lagos, Quiberon Bay, and the capture of Quebec - which all occured in that year during the seven years war 1756-63.
It was later a traditional song played as British ships sailed into battle and formed the rythem when shipboard drums Beat to quarters.
īCome cheer up, my lads, ītis to glory we steer,
To add something more to this wonderful yearī
Set to music by Willian Boyce in 1759 and commerating that same year "the year of vistories" or "the wonderful year" as the song proclaims. This is based on the victories at Lagos, Quiberon Bay, and the capture of Quebec - which all occured in that year during the seven years war 1756-63.
It was later a traditional song played as British ships sailed into battle and formed the rythem when shipboard drums Beat to quarters.
