: The recording was made at Redford Barracks in 1971 to commemorate the amalgamation of the 3rd Carabiniers and the Royal Scots Greys .
: The track reached No. 1 in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. It sold over seven million copies by 1977. : The recording was made at Redford Barracks
: The arrangement was inspired by a 1970 a cappella version by American folk singer Judy Collins . It sold over seven million copies by 1977
: 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 Musical Origins : Despite being summoned to Edinburgh
: 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 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.
: 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