Song D-Day Dodgers
The song D-Day Dodgers was recorded by the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, an Irish Folk Song group in the 60's. No doubt many others have recorded the song, but their version was well done. I was a fan of this group (I guess this dates me) and have the album with this recording. The melody was taken from the German Army's song "Lilly Marlane" and also adopted by the British Army in their version "Lilly of the Lamplight".
Yes, it was Lady Astor who coined the phrase D-Day Dodgers and very little respect was given her by the British & Commonwealth forces in Italy, as shown in one of the verses from the song.
Dear Lady Astor, you think you know a lot
Standing on a platform talking tommy rot
You're England's sweetheart and her pride
We think your mouths to bloody wide
That's from your D-Day Dodgers in sunny Italy
Garry, if you can't find the remaining verses, I have the words to both songs, D-Day Dodgers and Lilly of the Lamplight and will gladly post them.
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