theme song stuck in my head

[redtree]

Does anyone remember a show with these lyrics in the theme song?
I remember it from (I think) tv in England around 1979?

"she's waiting patiently, under the palm tree, when will I see her again?
the war has begun, yes its begun
carry us on to victory - mighty gods of war"

Its been in my head for 30 years now!!!

[rossobantam]

Re: theme song stuck in my head

hi & welcome redtree

The song you refer to is the English version of the theme to 'The Water Margin' (sung by Godiego)... that fab series we all loved in the 70's (26 episide in total.....made by Nippon TV of Japan, filmed in China in 1973, and shown in UK 1976-8....I always remember Miriam Margoyles as one of the voiceovers, and Burt Kwouk doing the narration!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvd6s6q_LxU

Full series available on DVD...but the theme music (English version) is impossible to track down as a download, although it can be bought from various sites

The song actually charted over here....reached No.37 in Oct 1977

lyrics : (its 'blossom tree' by the way)

The Water Lilies
Once floated gently
Upon the Jade Green Waters

Once we had harmony
We had serenity
When will it ever return?

War has begun
Yes, it's begun
Carry us to Victory
Mighty Gods of War!

I had a vision
Of Revolution
To fight to save our Freedom

The moon is rising
There's no delaying
When will we ever return?

War has begun
Yes, it's begun
Carry us to Victory
Mighty Gods of War!

Our swords are flashing
Our horses pounding
The country's red with blood

She's waiting patiently
Under the blossom tree
When will I ever return?

War has begun
Yes, it's begun
Carry us to Victory
Mighty Gods of War!


Regards

Dave