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Petr
06-26-09, 11:09 AM
I was searching for Tipperary from Das Boot, but I didnt find it. Russian Tipperary is quite similar, but they are singing russian. I found english too, but it is too slow I think. Do you know about any good version?
Thanks

WilyPete
06-26-09, 11:27 AM
I was searching for Tipperary from Das Boot, but I didnt find it. Russian Tipperary is quite similar, but they are singing russian. I found english too, but it is too slow I think. Do you know about any good version?
Thanks

In Das Boot they sing along to the original English version. So I have no idea what you mean by "too slow". Also, I'm surprised you found a Russian version, as I had no idea they made other language versions. I do know though that the Kriegsmarine banned the song being played anywhere on German Navy property as they felt it was too "English". Hence why it was "naughty" when they put the song on in Das Boot.

Oh ok, on Wikipedia it says the song was a British Army marching song used since the 1st World War. No wonder the Kriegsmarine banned it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Long_Way_to_Tipperary

grislyatoms
06-26-09, 11:31 AM
Ah, so that's why Der Alte took such delight in making 1WO put it on...and 1WO's reaction. I thought he was just reacting to the "Hitler Youth Leader" comment. Cool.:cool:

mookiemookie
06-26-09, 12:21 PM
In Das Boot they sing along to the original English version. So I have no idea what you mean by "too slow". Also, I'm surprised you found a Russian version, as I had no idea they made other language versions.

Not quite. In Das Boot, they're singing along to the version sung by the Red Russian Army Choir which is also on the movie soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkXvDeDdlQ

Here's the "Tipperary Scene" from Das Boot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRQz0Xx28Ho&feature=related

And of course, you gotta love the sign just outside of Tipperary:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/3177076885_6d590f0d5d.jpg?v=0

kuchciol
06-26-09, 01:47 PM
I am currently looking at at least 3 different versions of the song.

1. by John McCormack (I find it the most pleasing to my ear).
2. by Bill Murray (not the comedian I presume) and the American Quartet
3. by Albert Farrington

plus there's the Russian Army version.

Which is not so strange when you consider it's a famous and very old song. It must have been redone a dozen times.
I have no idea where I found the songs though, probably downloaded them somewhere.

Bent Periscope
06-26-09, 02:22 PM
Ah, so that's why Der Alte took such delight in making 1WO put it on...and 1WO's reaction. I thought he was just reacting to the "Hitler Youth Leader" comment. Cool.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom//images/smilies/icon_cool.gif

I though the same thing. Slowly things are becoming clear.

WilyPete
06-26-09, 02:33 PM
Not quite. In Das Boot, they're singing along to the version sung by the Red Russian Army Choir which is also on the movie soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkXvDeDdlQ

Here's the "Tipperary Scene" from Das Boot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRQz0Xx28Ho&feature=related

And of course, you gotta love the sign just outside of Tipperary:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/3177076885_6d590f0d5d.jpg?v=0

That's weird. :o I'm sure in the movie I have (Directors Cut) it is the original English version...I'm off to check.

edit: Yes it's the same...lol

mookiemookie
06-26-09, 02:41 PM
I though the same thing. Slowly things are becoming clear.

"A simple record won't make you into the King of England, Number One!" :arrgh!:

WilyPete
06-26-09, 02:41 PM
I am currently looking at at least 3 different versions of the song.

1. by John McCormack (I find it the most pleasing to my ear).
2. by Bill Murray (not the comedian I presume) and the American Quartet
3. by Albert Farrington

plus there's the Russian Army version.

Which is not so strange when you consider it's a famous and very old song. It must have been redone a dozen times.
I have no idea where I found the songs though, probably downloaded them somewhere.

To be honest, I find it very strange. It's a British army marching song...why would it interest the Russian Army? :rotfl:

kuchciol
06-26-09, 02:51 PM
I guess the Russian Army marches a lot. 'S a big country after all.

And the Red Army Choir is quite famous for their interpretations of various songs.

Sailor Steve
06-26-09, 02:52 PM
Because it's a cool song? I can't think of any other reason. It was written, recorded and popularized decades before any of us was born, and we still like it.

At least I do.

WilyPete
06-26-09, 03:14 PM
To be honest, I only like it because of Das Boot. Let's face it, if I go round with the Tipperary song blasting away on my car stereo, I'd probably get lynched...or laughed at. It's not exactly The Pussycat Dolls. :yeah:

All together now..."It's a long way...to Tipperary..."

grislyatoms
06-26-09, 03:16 PM
I have "The Hunt for Red October" soundtrack...and have blasted "Das Vedanya Rodina" pretty loud.:D

WilyPete
06-26-09, 03:19 PM
I have "The Hunt for Red October" soundtrack...and have blasted "Das Vedanya Rodina" pretty loud.:D

You are much braver than me... :salute: I attempted ABBA once and got some seriously disturbing stares...

Jimbuna
06-26-09, 04:40 PM
I was searching for Tipperary from Das Boot, but I didnt find it. Russian Tipperary is quite similar, but they are singing russian. I found english too, but it is too slow I think. Do you know about any good version?
Thanks

Bothe the English and Red Army Choir versions are included in my gramaphone tracks....but precisely which one I can't say.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=128841&highlight=gramaphone

Monica Lewinsky
06-26-09, 10:43 PM
Both the the English and Red Army Choir versions are included in my gramaphone tracks....but precisely which one I can't say.


She blows here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBRwM73PGLU&feature=related

Buddahaid
06-27-09, 02:01 AM
There's a good version with the U-boote Kurs West mod of Shells of Fury. I've heard it so much I know it by heart, and learned the "That's the wrong way to tickle Mary" verse later. :cool:

Buddahaid

Wicked Popsicle
06-27-09, 02:29 AM
There's a good version with the U-boote Kurs West mod of Shells of Fury. I've heard it so much I know it by heart, and learned the "That's the wrong way to tickle Mary" verse later. :cool:

Buddahaid

:har:

Sgtmonkeynads
06-27-09, 03:17 AM
I have Bernard flick the lights on and of realy fast and play "Stayin' Alive"

kuchciol
06-27-09, 04:49 AM
Speaking of music, I have got a Richard Wagner assgned as a radioman in my new crew. Am looking forward to listening to the "Ride of the Valkyrie" the whole damn patrol. The HR department at BdU has a wicked sense of humour.

Buddahaid
06-27-09, 10:00 AM
I'll give the whole chorus that I believe was quipped in WW1.

That's the wrong way to tickle Mary, that's the wrong way to kiss,
Don't you know that over here boys, they like it best like this,
Hooray pour le Francais, farewell Angleterre,
We didn't know the way to tickle Mary, but we learned how over there.

Buddahaid