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But, according to one of the descendants of the song's composer, Harry Williams, it only came to light thanks to a five-shilling bet.It has now become the longest-earning song in musical history, which earns a share of ringtones, Youtube hits and performances at nostalgia shows that adds up to around £30,000 per year - which is shared between Mr Williams's relatives.The song, originally named after the Irish village of Connemara, had been regularly performed by Mr Williams and his partner Jack Judge, but didn't take it's final shape until 1912.Mr Judge met a man in a pub in Stalybridge, Cheshire, and bet five shillings that he would be able to compose a new song within 24 hours.assassin's creed 3 hoodie templateBut rather than compose something fresh, he simply changed Connemara to Tipperary in the song's name, according to the Daily Mirror.nazarene hoodie

The song was noticed by a musical agent, who published it along with other composition. Importantly, Bert Feldman suggested that Tipperary be changed to a marching beat, and an extra 'long' added to the lyrics. Popular: The posters above, labelling the song 'the soul-stirring air of our forces' show its huge popularity at the time Spiritual home: The Plough Inn, where the song was believed to be written. superdry hoodies ebay outletInset is a plaque to Mr Williams's memorywambach hoodie Raising spirits: The song was taken up by soldiers fighting in France, and spread round the worldnols hoodie History: Former Mail war correspondent George C. Curnock brought the song to the world's attention - this article from 1934 remembers the day in France he first heard the marching tunevon maur hoodies

But the song's place in military history, and its enduring earning potential, was actually secured two years later by a dispatch in the Daily Mail.War correspondent George C. Curnock, who had been sent to Boulogne by the Mail, heard Irish troops singing the song as they marched towards the front, and was so struck by it that he included the lyrics in full in his report.The song was published in the newspaper, and was taken up by soldiers around the world, with units from as far as New Zealand taking up the melody, and versions emerging in other languages, including French. Provider: The song has helped provide for the family of Mr Williams (centre) for generations Fame: Mr Williams, left, performer Jack Judge, right, and, centre, Bert Feldman, who helped published the songs for the first time 'The song instantly went around the world and was sung by all the soldiers', Meg Pybus, Mr Williams's great-niece said.'It's a terribly sad song in many ways, given the connotations attached to it nowadays.

It's A Long Way To Tipperary has earned its place in the history books after striking a chord with homesick soldiers. 'It's a strange stroy, because it it wasn't for that bet in Stalybridge or the outbreak of the war, the song never would have become so popular.'She added that the music began bringing in thousands of pounds - a fortune at the time.When Mr Williams, who was confined to a wheelchair so could not fight, learned of its popularity with the troops, he made a £1,000 donation to a soldiers' fund, equivalent to £65,000 today.Mr Judge, despite having historically received more credit for the song, later sold his share of the rights to Mr Williams to settle gambling debts.And, even decades after he died, Mr Williams's song has continued to bring in thousands for his descendants thanks to its celebrated place in British wartime history.Ms Pybus said that performances on cruise ships, as well as plays on Youtube and ringtone sales contribute to an annual total of around £30,000, which helps support the family.

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