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    In the movie "The Great Escape", what is the song that the Scots McDonald and Ives sing together while dancing during the July 4th festivities?

    Question #110711. Asked by Datsmeharse. (Nov 13 09 1:33 PM)


    postcards2go

    		It is called 'Wha Saw the 42nd'

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057115/board/thread/146456731?d=146507470&p=1#146507470

    Lyrics here:

    http://mudcat.org/@displaysong.cfm?SongID=9265

    Nov 13 09, 4:43 PM
    star_gazer

    		A video clip of the music to this song...beautiful bag pipes.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu3m3pLp_HQ

    Nov 13 09, 4:56 PM
    Datsmeharse

    		Thanks guys, I didn't know that.
    The "42nd" is one of the regiments comprising the Black Watch apparently.

    Nov 13 09, 5:23 PM

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