23 May On this day in 1701: Scottish pirate William Kidd was hanged at Execution Dock in London for piracy.
Oh, my name is Captain Kidd, as I sailed, as I sailed,
Oh, my name is Captain Kidd, as I sailed.
Oh, my name is William Kidd,
Many wicked things I did,
And the law I did forbid, as I sailed, as I sailed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFXh-29avn4 Alex Campbell
23 May On this day in 1706: Marlborough defeated the French at the Battle of Ramillies in Belgium.
"Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre" ("Marlborough Has Left for the War"), which was composed the night after the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709. It was popularized by a nurse singing it to one of Marie Antoinette's infants as a lullaby. The tune has been adopted for He's A Jolly Good Fellow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-zL5bM7pUs Malbrough
http://www.goldenhindmusic.com/lyrics/LORDMELB.html John Roberts & Tony Barrand In Lincolnshire Posy this is categorized as "'Lord Melbourne' (War Song)," where it is given a fanfare-like, almost arhythmic treatment. The song is better known as Lord Marlborough, to whom it properly refers. John Churchill (1650-1722), 1st Duke of Marlborough, soldier and statesman, is perhaps best known for his "glorious victories" against the French at Blenheim and Ramillies. He was a meticulous planner, and was also known for his consideration of the welfare of his soldiers, which is perhaps why he became so popular in balladry. He was also an ancestor of Winston Churchill, whose elder brother Charles became the 9th Duke of Marlborough in 1892.
I am an Englishman to my birth, Lord Melbourne is my name;
In Devonshire I first drew breath, that place of noble fame.
I was beloved by all my men, by kings and princes likewise.
I never failed in anything, but won great victories.
23 May On this day in 1934: Bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot dead in an ambush by Texas Rangers near Gibland, Louisiana.
THE BALLAD OF BONNIE AND CLYDE is a song, written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander, and recorded by the British rhythm and blues singer Georgie Fame. Released as a single, the song reached number one in the UK Singles Chart for one week from 24 January 1968. The song reached number seven in the US Billboard Chart later the same year. Wikipedia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i8mTAsv5cA Georgie Fame
Link to post above on CAPTAIN KIDD
Link to post above SONGS ABOUT THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH
The Legend Of Bonnie And Clyde - Merle Haggard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I_Lu4l85_I
A Day in the Life of Bonnie and Clyde" - Mel Torme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifdmyEBMUNE
Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot - "Bonnie and Clyde". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GPm5_X3Ykg
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