Vincent J. Speranza's Full Original Version-BLOOD UPON THE RISERS & BAND of BROTHERS-Music From WWII
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Published 2020-10-21
( also known as: “The Paratroopers Song”/ “Battle Hymn of The Republic”)
altered lyrics by Vincent J.Speranza
Audio:
performed by Vincent J. Speranza (lead singer) & "BAND of BROTHERS-Music
From WWII"
Vincent J. Speranza, lead vocals
Marike Rispens, backing vocals
Jerry Steyger, trumpet & backing vocals
Edward Nuiten, cornet & backing vocals
Eelco van Velzen-trombone
Eugène de Bruijn- soprano saxophone, backing vocals, arrangement
Harry Kanters-piano & backing vocals
Peter de Leeuw,banjo
Joost van Genugten- sousaphone & backing vocals
Robert Lamme, drums
recorded by: Leen Robbemont
footage:
scene 1: By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2018
scene 2 : By Hank Askin 22 October 2016 at the Frederick Army Air Field in
Frederick, Oklahoma. USA
Scene 3 : By Robert Sweeney september 2019 The Netherlands
Scene 4: By US Embassy Brussels, december 2019 Bastogne Belgium
scene 5 : By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2016
scene 6: By U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Formal On February 7, 2020
Scene 7: By Eddy Bertels @ Eternal Heroes Ravenoville France 2018
scene 8:By Eddy Bertels @ Sainte Mere Eglise France 2017
scene 9:By Hank Askin 22 October 2016 at the Frederick Army Air Field in
Frederick, Oklahoma. USA
scene 10: By Edward Nuiten filmed while playing the Sousaphone, Carantan
2018 France
"Blood Upon the Risers" is an American paratrooper song from World War II. It
is associated with all current airborne units, including the 101st Airborne
Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 4th
Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the 25th Infantry Division, and the 120th
CTS (United States).
LYRICS
Verse:
"Is everybody happy?" cried the Sergeant looking up,
Our hero bravely answered, "yes" and then they stood him up;
He jumped into the blast, his static line unhooked,
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now there was blood upon the risers there was brains upon the chute
Intestines were a-hanging from his paratroopers chute
They picked him up still in the chute and poured him from his booth
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now the letter they send home went to his wife and baby son
Madam we regret to say your troopers life is done
But hold your head up high his name is written in the sky
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now the baby son grew up and said a troopers life for
A jumper like my daddy was is all I wanna be
I only want that I can jump as half a well as he
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Verse:
Now they send him to afganistan and than into Iraq
The bullet that came speeding out went deep into his back
He hit the ground but his granate found enemy amtrack
He ain't gonna jump no more
Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die,
Gory, gory, what a hell of a way to die, He ain't gonna jump no more
Vincent J. Speranza ©
All Comments (20)
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I regret to inform you, ladies and gentlemen, that PFC Vincent Speranza passed away on Aug. 2 2023. May his legacy live on. Fly High Hero 🫡
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God damn. Even in his old age, he still looks like a badass.
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The 309 dislikes are from the people who jumped out with their static line unhooked
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To think my great grandpa was probably singing this song since he was a paratrooper back in WW2
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we shall remember them, it's a hell of a way to die
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He will never be forgotten. Thank you Mr. Speranza for all you did for the world.
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i prefer this version where it goes through the generations of paratroopers, im trying to find it everywhere else and this seems to be the only one, god bless the 101st and the 82nd
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To just imagine what hell these men went through. These men are the bravest most badass legends to ever live thank you every service member out there we love and support you all.
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Vincent J. Speranza left this world on august 2nd 2023 but will always be remembers for his action during WW2 and for his singing thank you for a duty well done and take your place in heaven along your fellow soldiers who gone before salute
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That's a very cool version! My grandfather jumped into Normandy with the 101st. Soldiers make it all possible
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I have literally memorize this song and I can’t imagine how amazing it would be to be in person with him and hear him saying that it would be the greatest honor in the world to hear him sing in real life thank you for your service
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"But hold your head up high His name is written in the sky," Those lyrics brought me to tears... What a hell of a way to die.
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This guy is an absolute badass, jumped out of a plane in Normandy as a young adult, and sang his heart out for the other paratroopers who no longer could. God bless this man, god bless our veterans, and GOD BLESS THE USA!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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My husband was a Purple Heart 💜 Vietnam Veteran and a Green Beret, he used to sing this. It makes me cry every time I hear it.
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The old man's still got it.
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Im an army veteran. 12 bravo combat engineer. Im not qualified to polish this mans boots.there are not braver with steel balls.than our ww2 vets.they saved the whole world.. godbless the USA and the US army.
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We are the last generation to see ww2 veterans
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Rest in Peace brother
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My husband said this was one of his battalions cadences. He gets very patriotic with the song.
