Ghosts of Stoney Creek

from Flashbacks by Mark McNeil

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The Battle of Stoney Creek—a major victory for the British in the War of
1812—had its 200th commemoration in 2013. The song was made into
a video by The Spectator that can be seen at thespec.com, the Battlefield
House website or on YouTube.

lyrics

GHOSTS OF STONEY CREEK
We marched in darkness, all through the moonless night
Surprised the invaders before the morning light
Three thousand Yankees, their camp to seek
On through the night to take back Stoney Creek

Stoney Creek, Stoney Creek
Light up the night, take up the fight in Stoney Creek

They had three times the men, but we broke on through
Took out their guns, outflanked their troops
We captured two generals. A sudden retreat
They all turned back and gave up Stoney Creek.

Now, only bones remain, from so long ago.
In a grave together, beside a busy road
But the ghosts of soldiers who cannot sleep
Forever remember that night in Stoney Creek.

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from Flashbacks, released February 9, 2015
Mark McNeil, vocals guitar and percussion; Michael Hickey, bass, Allison Lupton, penny whistle and background vocals; Geoff Somers, fiddle and background vocals.

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Mark McNeil and Kris Rochard Hamilton, Ontario

Mark McNeil and Kris Rochard were founding members of the popular Hamilton group The Lowest Lanes that played clubs and twice performed at The Festival of Friends. After the group disbanded in 2009, Mark and Kris got together to focus on songwriting and recording. One of the cuts has already received accolades. Sunny Days with You was runner up in the international Song of the Year contest. ... more

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