The Galloping Major (song)
"The Galloping Major" is a British popular song written by Fred W. Leigh and composed by George Bastow. It was first published in London in 1906 by Francis, Day and Hunter. It was first sung by George Bastow, and first recorded by Harry Graham, also in 1906.Lyrics
The following lyrics are taken from the sheet music published in 1906:
Verse 1:
Chorus :
Verse 2:
Verse 3:
Encore verse:Recordings
The following artists have recorded the song :
- Harry Graham, Edison Cylinder 13543, 1906
- Stanley Kirkby, Zonophone, 1907
- Stanley Holloway, Join in the Chorus, Vanguard, 1960
- Flanagan and Allen, The Flanagan And Allen Story, Encore, 1964