Heart of Oak

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Heart of Oak (not ‘Hearts of Oak’). This bold patriotic song comes from a pantomime, Harlequin's Invasion, written by Garrick in 1759, the mus. being supplied by Boyce. It is a topical song, alluding to ‘this wonderful year’ (the victories of Minden, Quiberon Bay, and Quebec).

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