Mitch Miller - March From The River Kwai And Colonel Bogey (1957) "March from The River Kwai and Colonel Bogey," masterfully produced by Mitch Miller, combines Lieutenant F.J. Ricketts's "Colonel Bogey March" (1914) with Malcolm Arnold's composition for the 1957 film "The Bridge on the River Kwai." This medley, under Miller's direction, transcended its military march origins, embodying resilience and defiance. The film's story of British POWs in Burma, paired with its memorable score, resonated

Mitch Miller - March From The River Kwai And Colonel Bogey (1957) The post-war era was marked by a resurgence in popular music, with orchestral arrangements and choral ensembles capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide. Amidst this backdrop, Mitch Miller, with his distinctive style and penchant for novelty tunes, brought forth a rendition of "March from The River Kwai and Colonel Bogey" that resonated deeply with listeners. This piece is intrinsically tied to the 1957 British-American ep

The 'Colonel Bogey March' played by The Band of the Royal Irish Regiment. My video shows the Band of the Royal Irish Regiment performing the Colonel Bogey March. This event took place at Bangor Castle, County Down on 9th May 2025 as part of the events to mark Victory in Europe Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration. The "Colonel Bogey March" was composed in 1914 by Lieutenant F. J. Ricketts (1881–1945) (pen name Kenneth J. Alford), a British Army bandmaster who later became the director of music for