The First Battle of Bands in the World
It is time for a history lesson. During the winter of 1862 the Confederate and Union armies were camped near each other, separated only by the expanse of Rappahannock river, referred to as just the "River with the funny name" by the two armies.
One cold afternoon, a band in the Union camp (Yes, in those days armies were accompanied by live bands. Nothing like a little Elton John to kill those who survived the day's fighting) struck up some tunes to cheer the men. The men almost revolted and defected to the other side.
Not to be undone, the Confederate band answered from across the river . The Union band played another tune followed by the Confederates who also did their best to play the same song. As men died, screaming for peace and universal brother hood of man - the musical duel went well into the evening hours. Soldiers in both armies listened to the musical battle and would cheer for the other side. The duel finally ended when both sides played "Home Sweet Home" together and the fishes committed suicide. It was then that the men of both sides, who were so far from their homes, cheered as one and the first battle of the bands ended. Followed by the invention of the first ear-plugs.
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