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The Irish Rovers: Hey, Johnnie Cope

In front of a historic castle, the Rovers sing this traditional Scottish song that commemorates the Battle of Prestonpans, fought on the 21st of September during the Jacobite rising of 1745 with forces led by Bonnie Prince Charlie that defeated the armies of Sir John Cope. Adam Skirving penned the satirical lyrics shortly after visiting the aftermath of the battlefield, despite this, the song does not accurately represent what actually occurred during the battle.

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