Barbara Cook, Carol Brice, Russ Thacker - Yellow Drum

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★ DOLLY ★
March down the valley
Yellow drum, yellow drum
Farewell my sally
Yellow drum, yellow drum

Victory boys, keep a-comin'
Yellow drum, keep a-drummin'
March down the valley
To the river, yellow drum

Swim 'cross the river
Yellow drum, yellow drum
Soldier, don't shiver
Yellow drum, yellow drum

Victory boys, keep a-comin'
Yellow drum, keep a-drummin'
Swim 'cross the river
To the city, yellow drum

★ DOLLY, CATHERINE & COLLIN ★
Conquer the city
Yellow drum, yellow drum
Show them no pity
Yellow drum, yellow drum
Victory boys, keep a-comin'
Yellow drum, keep a-drummin'
Show them no pity
In the city, yellow drum

Brassbands'll meet you
Yellow drum, yellow drum
Sweet girls'll greet you
Yellow drum, yellow drum

Victory boys, keep a-comin'
Yellow drum, keep a-drummin'
Back 'cross the river to the valley
Yellow drum
Back 'cross the river to the valley
Yellow drum
Yellow drum
Yellow drum!

★ Instrumental ★

★ DOLLY, CATHERINE & COLLIN ★
Victory boys, keep a-comin'
Yellow drum, keep a-drummin'
Back 'cross the river to the valley
Yellow drum
Yellow drum
Yellow drum

★ DOLLY, spoken ★
Do you hear?

★ CATHERINE, spoken ★
Hear what?

★ DOLLY, spoken ★
Grandaddy's voice, singing away.

★ COLLIN, spoken ★
Where?

★ DOLLY, spoken ★
There in the Indian grass.

★ CATHERINE, spoken ★
It's only the grass gone dry, sugar. And the wind makes it sound funny.

★ DOLLY, spoken ★
But Catherine, the wind is him. The wind gathers and remembers voices. The same will happen to us when we're dead — the wind will gather our voices and send them back, singing through the grass, same as his. A harp of voices, telling a story.

Release Date: January 01, 1972

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The song "Yellow Drum" tells the story of soldiers marching down the valley with determination and courage. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the soldiers facing various challenges and obstacles on their journey, including crossing rivers and conquering cities. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the importance of perseverance and unity in the face of adversity. The instrumental section adds a sense of urgency and excitement to the song, building up to a triumphant conclusion. Throughout the song, there is a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the past, as the characters reflect on their ancestors and the legacy they have left behind. Overall, "Yellow Drum" is a powerful and moving anthem that celebrates the strength and resilience of those who have come before us.

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Barbara Cook, Carol Brice, Russ Thacker - Yellow Drum
{DOLLY} March down the valley Yellow drum, yellow drum Farewell my sally Yellow drum, yellow drum Victory boys, keep a-comin' Yellow drum, keep