song from the temporary Christmas armistice in WW1 in no-man's land?

Question

there was a song by an American (I think) singer, possibly a counrty singer, about the cease fire and football match at Christmas in WW1 between the allies and the Germans in the trenches. it was really nice but I need to know the singer and the name of the song to get hold of it!

Answer 1

You may be thinking of "Pipes of Peace" by Paul McCartney.
Also "The Farm" did a song "Altogether Now (in no mans land)" not sure what the subject matter was.

Answer 2

Sammy Hagar- Remember the Heros *Remember that Fleetwood Mac song I told you that my boss plays at work...Its playing as I wrote this...its called "Silver Springs" I'm at work and youtube is blocked so here are the lyrics Stranger in a foreign land Fearful cries surround him Returning home a wounded man To find he's been forgotten, yeah Courage is the badge he wears Blinded by obsession Wars are won by those who dare The memory still haunts him Remember the heroes Who fight for the right to choose Remember the heroes We've all got a lot to lose A rebel to the naked eye An undiscovered legend Face the facts and don't ask why It's something to believe in In the dark, day and night Fight for wrong to prove what's right Remember the heroes Who fight for the right to choose Remember the heroes Just another life to use Remember the heroes We've all got alot to lose (Remember the heroes) (Remember the heroes) (Remember the heroes) (Remember the heroes) To take one life without a say Demanded without reason To turn our backs and walk away A faceless act of treason A father's son must carry on The wound is only deepened Remember the heroes Who fight for the right to choose Remember the heroes It's just another life to use Remember the heroes You know we all got alot to lose Remember the heroes Who's gonna fill their shoes?

Answer 3

Silent Night, Holy Night

Answer 4

According to The Goodies, it was the theme tune from Match Of The Day. Sorry can't offer a proper answer!