Reflections from the First World War
It's time again for Three Tune Tuesday, that day of the week where members of the Hive community shares three songs of their liking with the rest of the community.
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I take a slow, relaxing approach to Three Tune Tuesday: I like to share pre-1924 78rpm songs from my collection, and record them while playing on an appropriate time-period windup phonograph. I encourage you to take a few moments and slow down with me. Settle down, close your eyes, and take yourself back.. way back.. in time, to a distant uncle's parlour in the early 1920's. There are comfortable seats, pleasant conversation, and old music.
I typically don't get political in my posts, podcasts, or writings. Those who know me know what I believe and prefer, and I like it that way. I get a long with all sorts of people here on Hive and elsewhere who have many different beliefs than I do, and I like it that way.
That said, there were elections this last week in the UK and France. I'm always fascinated by how the democratic process rolls out and how it works. In India, the pollsters will come to you if you can't go to them. Their elections take days and days to complete!
Regardless, this last week got me thinking and reflecting on times gone by. It sent my thoughts back to WWI.
Goodbye Broadway, Hello France
The United States entered WWI in 1917, a direct response to Germany U-Boats torpedoing merchant ships. The song "Goodbye Broadway, Hello France," was written by C. Francis Reisner, Benny Davis, and Billy Baskette as a direct response to the United States entering the war. This rendition of "Goodbye Broadway, Hello France" was performed by the renowned American Quartet and the celebrated tenor Billy Murray, recorded in 1917 on the Victor label.
LINK -> "Goodbye Broadway, Hello France."
Roses of Picardy
"Roses of Picardy" was written by lyricist Frederick Weatherly and composer Haydn Wood in 1916, and captures the themes of love and longing during a time of war. It tells the story of a soldier's love for a woman back home, symbolized by the roses in Picardy, a region in northern France that saw significant battles during World War I.
LINK -> "Roses of Picardy"
Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning
This song was written by Irving Berlin in 1918 as a response to his experiences in the Army in Camp Upton, New York. It's a fun take on every soldier's dread of reveille. His clever lyrics and catchy melody provided a much-needed outlet for soldiers to vent their frustrations and share a laugh. The song's relatable theme and Berlin's knack for blending humor with reality helped cement its popularity amongst the soldiers of the time.
LINK -> "Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning"
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You tell very interesting facts about music that I didn't know, and I'm interested in your podcast, I'll listen to it when I have time, thank you very much for sharing!💕
Those were really cool. It just goes to show you that no matter what the year no one likes to wake up in morning. Having been in the Army getting up at 4:30 always sucked... I like the Irving Berlin piece the best. You are finding some really cool stuff!
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