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Popular song Goodbye Dolly
A woman in despair over her drowning soldier husband who whilst rowing broke an oar and fell into the water. Realising his fate he bids fond farewell to his wife, Dolly. A postcard illustrating the lyrics of William D. Cobb (1876-1930) who wrote the song Goodbye Dolly Gray which was written during the Spanish American war in 1898 but gained wide spread popularity during the Boer War. Date: 1903
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anthem Boer Cobb Despair Despairing Dolly Drama Dramatic Drown Drowned Drowning Drowns Goodbye Gray Ironic Irony Lyric Lyrics Notation Notes Rowing Score Song Tragedy Tragic Gasp Musical
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Goodbye Dolly Gray: A Bitter Farewell during the Boer War This poignant image captures the heart-wrenching scene from the popular song "Goodbye Dolly Gray," written by William D. Cobb in 1898 during the Spanish-American War but gained widespread popularity during the Boer War in 1903. The photograph portrays a woman in despair as she watches her soldier husband, drowning in the water after their rowboat capsized and an oar broke. Realizing his fate, the soldier bids a fond farewell to his wife, Dolly, as she reaches out to him in a desperate attempt to save him. The lyrics of "Goodbye Dolly Gray" reflect the irony and drama of the situation, with the soldier's words echoing his love and devotion to his wife even in the face of imminent death. The tragic scene is a testament to the human condition and the enduring power of love and loss. Cobb's lyrics, which have been passed down through generations, continue to resonate with audiences today, making "Goodbye Dolly Gray" an anthem of sorrow and longing. The haunting melody and poignant lyrics have been set to music, musical scores, and notation, immortalizing the story of the soldier and his wife for future generations. The image of the despairing woman and the drowning soldier is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of love and loss. This photograph, with its rich history and emotional depth, is a must-have for any collection of historical images, music, or literature.
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