The Soldiers
Consisting of three serving members of the British Army, vocal group the Soldiers' heartfelt ballads struck an emotional chord with U.K. audiences to become one of the surprising success stories of 2009. Sergeant Majors Gary Chilton and Richie Maddocks, both Gulf War veterans, had performed around the world as clarinet players in the Corps of Army Music, while Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi, who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, made it through to the boot camp stages of The X Factor in 2007. The Soldiers signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2009 and recorded their debut album, Coming Home, during a break from their duties, with producer Nick Patrick (Russell Watson, Katherine Jenkins). Featuring cover versions of songs by Eric Clapton, Elton John, and Simon & Garfunkel and one original composition (the title track), it reached number four in the U.K. charts. The group also performed at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, embarked on a 23-date theater tour, and donated a percentage of their profits to several war charities. Their second album, Letters Home, was released in October 2010. A year later they were joined by Robin Gibb for single “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You” which was the Royal British Legion’s annual charity single. The song was included on the full-length, Message to You that appeared later that year. In 2012 their self-titled, fourth album was released.
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Discography
18 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Soldiers
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by DMGTV on 29 Oct 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Coming Home (Digital International Version)
Lounge - Released by Rhino on 23 Oct 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Her Majesty the Queen - Platinum Jubilee Tribute Song, 2022
Classical - Released by Music Infinity on 20 May 2022
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
I've Gotta Get A Message To You
Jazz - Released by DMGTV on 23 Oct 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Coming Home (International Version)
Lounge - Released by Rhino on 4 Nov 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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A Soldier's Christmas Letter (Edit) (Digital Version)
Lounge - Released by Rhino on 4 Dec 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Letters Home (Radio Edit)
Lounge - Released by Rhino on 15 Oct 2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Christmas With The Soldiers
Ambient/New Age - Released by Demon Digital on 12 Nov 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Phindomb
Classical - Released by Ocean Bleu Label on 15 Dec 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Fiery Stags
Classical - Released by Ocean Bleu Label on 15 Dec 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Little Drummer Boy
Ambient/New Age - Released by Demon Digital on 17 Dec 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Salkire Stronghold
Classical - Released by Ocean Bleu Label on 15 Dec 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo