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The "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of the USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala.Its music originates from an 1867 work by Jacques Offenbach with the lyrics added by an anonymous author at an unknown time in the following years.
"Semper Fidelis", written in 1888 by John Philip Sousa, is regarded as the official march of the United States Marine Corps. This piece was one of two composed in response to a request from United States President Chester A. Arthur for a new piece to be associated with the United States President.
"The Song of the Marines" is a song composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Al Dubin. [1] It was featured in the 1937 Warner Bros. film, The Singing Marine where it was sung by actor Dick Powell . Later, Warner Bros. Cartoons used the song in several shorts, including the Porky Pig short Porky the Gob (1938).
"Semper Fidelis" is also the title of the official march of the United States Marine Corps, composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889. Sousa was director of the United States Marine Band (The President's Own) when a replacement for Hail to the Chief was requested, but later rejected. Sousa considered it to be his 'most musical' march.
Jean Schwartz and Al Jolson composed the music; Harold Atteridge wrote the lyrics. Al Jolson performed an early version of the song. [1] Based on sales estimates, it reached number two on the Top 100 US songs of its time. [2] The lyrics reference the catchphrase, Tell It to the Marines, and they address Kaiser Wilhelm directly. [3]
They use the song from the 1945 Disney short film No Sail. [citation needed] In the United States, it is the official march of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. [citation needed] The tune is traditionally performed by the United States Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band during presidential inauguration parades. [4] [5]
It is especially popular in the United States, being a top favourite of the US Marines. It was the Regimental March of the 56th Infantry Regiment of the New York Guard during World War II . In his book Invercargill - 150 Years Lloyd Esler's opening sentence reads "Invercargill was done a fine favour by Alex Lithgow who named his famous march ...
The song was published by Dixon-Lane Publishers of St. Louis, Missouri. On the cover is a soldier standing at attention. A battleship is behind him, and planes are flying overhead. [4] [5] The song was written for both voice and piano. [2] [4] The song praises Marines, and even goes as far as calling them, "the Flower of our Nation." The chorus ...