10 August 2014
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World War One song 'Pack up Your Troubles' makes a comeback for charity
The UK’s oldest military charity SSAFA (formerly known as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) has launched a new recording of the wartime song ‘Pack Up Your Troubles’, with the support of the composer’s grandson and the Military Wives Choirs. ...
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The UK’s oldest military charity SSAFA (formerly known as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) has launched a new recording of the wartime song ‘Pack Up Your Troubles’, with the support of the composer’s grandson and the Military Wives Choirs.
Members of the choir, which is a subsidiary charity of SSAFA, star in a new video of the song, which the charity hopes will become: ‘a viral sensation and work its way back into the hearts and minds of the public in the same way it did during World War One.’
SSAFA, which was the only national military charity in existence when war was declared in 1914, has been able to record the song thanks to the blessing of Aubrey Powell, the original composer’s grandson. Aubrey recently joined the choir and also stars in the video, alongside veterans, serving personnel and those who have benefited from SSAFA’s support, as well as the Ghurkas and famous faces, including Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, and Alan Titchmarsh.
The composer’s grandson Aubrey Powell said: ‘I was delighted to help give SSAFA the opportunity to create a new recording of the song, which has been hailed by many as the viral hit of World War One. My great uncle declared the tune “piffle” when my grandfather first played it to him, but “Pack Up Your Troubles” became one of the defining songs of the twentieth century and it’s great to be part of its resurgence 100 years on.’
Donate to SSAFA by texting ‘PACK14 £3’ to 70070.
You can also watch a video of the song below and read more about Scotland and World War One in our dedicated web section.
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Members of the choir, which is a subsidiary charity of SSAFA, star in a new video of the song, which the charity hopes will become: ‘a viral sensation and work its way back into the hearts and minds of the public in the same way it did during World War One.’
SSAFA, which was the only national military charity in existence when war was declared in 1914, has been able to record the song thanks to the blessing of Aubrey Powell, the original composer’s grandson. Aubrey recently joined the choir and also stars in the video, alongside veterans, serving personnel and those who have benefited from SSAFA’s support, as well as the Ghurkas and famous faces, including Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, and Alan Titchmarsh.
The composer’s grandson Aubrey Powell said: ‘I was delighted to help give SSAFA the opportunity to create a new recording of the song, which has been hailed by many as the viral hit of World War One. My great uncle declared the tune “piffle” when my grandfather first played it to him, but “Pack Up Your Troubles” became one of the defining songs of the twentieth century and it’s great to be part of its resurgence 100 years on.’
Donate to SSAFA by texting ‘PACK14 £3’ to 70070.
You can also watch a video of the song below and read more about Scotland and World War One in our dedicated web section.
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