Littlewolf ... I have heard a lot of people say the song reminds them of the song "When the Ants go marching in" But, if is is the song I am thinking of, I believe it originates from the song "When the Saints Go Marching In." This might help with your search. You probably will not find someone whistling it for a ring tone but you should be able to find something you like.

I think "When the Saints Go Marching In" is a much more apt connection for Joe. First from canon/fanon where people feel Joe had a strong religious connection. And second like a Saint he has been "resurected."

Have a look at this link from Wikipedia for the historical context of the song Saints Go Marching

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COOL! I just looked it up on Wikipedia...and there's an old 1898 recording of it you can listen to...

When Johnny Comes Marching Home

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I still think it's funnier to think of it as 'When Ants come Marching In'. He must be recalling the ants from that early Gatchaman episode...

Just so you know, LE, when Saban bought the rights to use Gatchaman II and F in Eagle Riders, they did *not* buy the rights to the audio. This means that they couldn't use the Gatchaman music or sounds in any way. In Gatchaman II, Joe is whistling 'Dare Da' in the way that Ken did in the first series. Since Eagle Riders had to replace it with something... well, we got ants.

This is also why Hunter's saucer sounds like a party noisemaker. Fweeeee!!!!!

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Well, the lyrics are strangely apt, aren't they? And they even have some Japanese!


Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
Mata ah-oo Hima de
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto
Himitsu wo Shiri Tai

You're wondering who I am - Machine or mannequin
With parts made in Japan, I am the modern man.

I've got a secret, I've been hiding
Under my skin.
My heart is human, my blood is boiling
My brain IBM.
So if you see me, acting strangely
Don't be surprised.
I'm just a man who, needed someone
And somewhere to hide
To keep me alive - Just keep me alive.
Somewhere to hide to keep me alive.

I'm not a robot, without emotion
I'm not what you see.
I've come to help you, with your problems
So we can be free.
I'm not a hero, I'm not a savior
Forget what you know.
I'm just a man whose, circumstances
Went beyond his control - beyond my control.
Beyond my control, we all need control.

I am the modern man, who hides behind a mask
So no one else can see, my true identity.

I still prefer Joe singing 'I'm just a love machine!' to Jun!

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Oh, you all come up with brilliant ideas and adaptations! Those lyrics are so fitting, LB!

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