"The Garryowen" figures in so many westerns involving the cavalry that it brought back days of my youth watching John Wayne movies on the big screen and wondering what the hell "The" Garryowen was (or even what "a" Garryowen was, and why it "Garryowen" was one word.

So, I looked up Gary, Garry, and Owen on Mudcat, and no go, so I don't know what folks were referring to. And I'd be interested in hearing whatever tune the lyrics above might belong to.

But, if you are interested in "The Garryowen", listen to http://www.naples.net/presents/7thcav/gowen.wav for a splendid if short rendition by the Garryowen Pipe and Drum Band, and go to

http://www.naples.net/presents/7thcav/legend.htm

For a midi and more than you probably wanted to know about The Garryowen, Garryowen the place, and how an Irish air became associated with the US 7th Cav. Looks pretty reliable.