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Football in the Trenches

from Punch the Sky by The Wagtails

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This song was inspired by a letter written in 1643 from one general to another during the English Civil War.

William Waller was a Parliamentarian General who was once friends with the opposing Royalist general, Ralph Hopton. The second verse quotes the letter almost verbatim.

You can read some of the letter here:

www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/biog/waller.htm

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from Punch the Sky, released February 15, 2013
Composed by Mike Kingston

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The Wagtails Wellington, New Zealand

The Wagtails are a six piece contemporary folk group originating from Wellington, New Zealand.

They recently recorded their first album, 'Punch the Sky' in a secret and mysterious location in Island Bay.

The album was released in full on February 15th.

The Wagtails will be touring Spain in June 2013.
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