July 4th Show Rundown:
Fireworks, parades, lemonade, sparklers - these are the things most people associate with the 4th of July. Now we even have special sale days at stores filled with red, white and blue bunting. But why do we celebrate?
I wanted to pay homage to the people who taught me what it means to be an American, to struggle and sacrifice to work for the greater good and take care of your neighbor. The Greatest Generation did that when they went through the terror of World War 2. What they did as a nation to reshape the world, stop two massive armies from conquering it all at the same time while trying to come to grips with who they were as a people is pretty amazing. Racism and sexism were both confronted head on. It took awhile to change so many hearts and minds, but the ground work was laid during the war years.
So to honor their call to duty and sacrifice on the frontlines and the homefront, Bobby Marlette and I went through the big stacks to pull out music that reflected the attitudes of the times best. Our goal was to celebrate American Exceptionalism. NO politics - just pure unadulterated patriotism. I think we did a good job.
Here are the songs from the 4th:
- Andrew Sisters – Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
- John Scott Trotter – The General Jumped At Dawn
- Johnny Long – For The Flag, For The Home, For The Family
- 4 King Sisters – A-1 In The Army
- Dinah Shore - Three Little Sisters
- Ruth McCullough Dyer - Bell Bottom Trousers
- Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny/Elmer Fudd/Porky Pig - Any Bonds Today?
- Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra -This is the Army Mr. Jones
- Bing Crosby – The Bombardier Song
- Perry Como – Private First Class Mary Brown
- Sgt. Ray McKinley with Glenn Miller's Army Air Corp Band – Peggy The Pin Up Girl
- Ella Mae Morse – Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet
- Schoolhouse Rocks! – Fireworks
- Glee Club Chorus - Remember Pearl Harbor
- Bob Hope – 1943 Command Performance appearance
- Red Skelton – Pledge of Allegiance
For those wanting to listen at home - here is the direct download link:
Swing Shift Radio Show - Ep 2011-3.5 : Independence Day
No Martini Time today, folks, and no Radio Noir Playhouse either. We wanted to focus only on the holiday, and the people who really gave us a reason to be thankful for Old Glory.
Swing Shift Radio Show - Ep 2011-3.5 : Independence Day
No Martini Time today, folks, and no Radio Noir Playhouse either. We wanted to focus only on the holiday, and the people who really gave us a reason to be thankful for Old Glory.
Listen to us Sundays @ 7pm on WGUN 1010 AM Atlanta, or on TuneIn.com, search for WGUN and click connect!
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