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Pages in category "Songs of World War II" The following 94 pages are in this category, out of 94 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. A-25 song;
The first patriotic war song of WWII in the U.S. was "God Bless America," written by Irving Berlin for a World War I wartime revue, but it was withheld and later revised and used in World War II. [4] There were many other patriotic wartime songs during this time such as, " A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square " by Glenn Miller and "Arms for ...
Unlike many World War I songs, many World War II songs focused more on romance and strength instead of propaganda, morale, and patriotism. [3] Songs that were overly patriotic or militaristic were often rejected by the public. [4] Popular singers of the era included Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, the Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby. [5]
Pages in category "Songs about World War II" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
The song was recorded by many British musicians during the Second World War, including Arthur Askey, Flanagan and Allen, and Vera Lynn. [4] The Allies did not conquer the Siegfried Line until 1945. US Army Signal Corps Photo.
The song was recorded by the Song Spinners [5] for Decca Records, reaching number one on the Billboard pop chart on July 2, 1943. [6]"Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer" was the only song with a war connection to appear in the top twenty best-selling songs of 1943 in the United States (although record sales in this period were heavily affected by the first Petrillo recording ban).
He becomes entangled in the parachute's canopy and risers, falls uncontrollably, and dies upon impact with the ground. American parachute rigs during World War II stored the reserve parachute in a belly bag, so deploying it in a bad falling position could easily lead to an accident similar to the one described in the song.
Dear Mom" was a 1941 World War II song with words and music by Maury Coleman Harris released by Republic Music Corp. The song was inspired by the 1940 Selective Service Act. [1] The original recording was by Sammy Kaye and his Orchestra, with vocals by Allan Foster from the Victor Records stable. [2]