Stop The Cavalry

The Cory Band With The Gwalia Singers

Nov 29, 2006 at 11:00 PM
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If you would like to purchase a copy of this song you can do so at SilverPlatters.com

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Love this song - been searching for a digital version for years! Will you share?

If you would like to purchase a copy of "Stop the Cavalry", you can do so here: http://www.silverplatters.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=215&upc=71265711772

I live in Seattle, but I've never heard of this. In my opinion, "Christmas in the Northwest" is THE song of the Northwest.

See, I can't <i>stand</i> "Christmas in the Northwest". For some reason it just really bugs me.

I don't think many radio stations play "Stop the Cavalry" anymore but when I was younger (and KOMO AM still played Christmas music), I would hear it quite often. Along with "12 White Boomers" (Bloomers?) or whatever that Australian Christmas song is.

This song is so great, it cheers me up, thanks you !!

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This is awesome! I have the original version by Jona Lewie that I play every year. This is a great version.

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Top version of my favourite Christmas song.

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I'am glad i have found this, i have an origonal vinyl copy as my dad was one of the singers, of the gwalia singers a choir from the U.K Swansea.South Wales. Sadly he passed away Aug 2006. Brought back a lot of memories thanx.

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Thank you for putting this classic song on your site. I remember when it was 1st released. Also, where did you get your copy from?

Jeff

If you go to SilverPlatters.com (which is where I got my copy) they have a link to buy it right on the left side of the front page.

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I've loved ! and enjoyed

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Wow

Jennifer replied to Jonathan clement’s comment:
Dec 12, 2007
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Hi Jonathan and Merry Christmas,

My dad passed away in 1998 at 50 years old and this was his very favorite song! He would dance around the house and act like he was one of the singers! So neat to hear your Dad was one of the real singers. This song means Christmas to me as it brings back wonderful memories of my Dad. Thank you for sharing your story!

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This is clearly a classic, made before my time but many of the more senior members of the Gwalia Singers

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Yes, this is truly marvelous and such a big happy sound.
May I reply to a comment by iread made a year back, 'Six White Boomers' was recorded by Rolf Harris (written by him) in the late 60's when pop artists were almost 'required' to do Christmas records - boomers = kangaroos. It was a nice record brought out whilst 'Sun Arise' was still in people's minds at least in the UK . Somehow these type of songs and artists (like Gwalia Singers) do last, whilst less 'polished' have no ability to bring a smile with the memory.

I'm from the southwest and moved to the NW back in 1979.

I'm from the southwest and moved to the NW back in 1979. I never really "felt" the NW until I heard this for the first time. Now I dance with my granddaughter when the song plays while she stands on my shoes..... thanks for the memories!

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Awesome!

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I too grew up in the NW (Seattle) and use to love hearing it on KOMO... it was wonderful. My whole family loved the song... Stan Boreson use to do wonderful "local" versions (Skandahoovian) of Christmas songs too... they too were a lot of fun, and added to the local theme of Christmas... I think he was on KING... I no longer live the PNW... but miss it dearly, and remember my home when I hear this song! Happy Holidays and thank you for posting the song!

If you look through my audio section I've actually posted a couple of Stan Boreson's Christmas songs. You can also buy his CDs at silverplatters.com

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Apparently no one remembers the one of the first recordings of this song (the same arrangement as that of the Cory Band) was done by "The Quarrymen", who later changed their name to "The Beattles". I have not been able to find a recording of this performance, although I was able to record it off a radio broadcast many years ago.

iRead replied to OldPilot1951’s comment:
Dec 20, 2008
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That is awesome. I would love to hear their version of the song.

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