: The pipe score was written by Pipe Major Tony Crease . The arrangement features a signature solo piper introduction before the full pipe band and military band join in.
: This specific version is largely credited with creating the modern association between bagpipes and "Amazing Grace," which is now a standard at funerals and memorial services worldwide. Musical Origins
: While the words were written by English clergyman John Newton in 1772, the tune most commonly used (known as "New Britain") is believed to be of British or Scottish folk origin. The Performers: Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
: Despite being summoned to Edinburgh Castle and initially criticized for "demeaning the bagpipes" with a popular hymn, the Pipe Major's arrangement became a massive hit.
: The recording was made at Redford Barracks in 1971 to commemorate the amalgamation of the 3rd Carabiniers and the Royal Scots Greys .