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Get Your Gun and Come Along (We’re Fixing to Kill a Skunk)

I don’t want to set the world on fire

I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire is a classic love ballad written in 1941 by Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler. This version by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians highlights Lombardo’s signature smooth orchestral style, paired with heartfelt lyrics about longing and devotion. Released during the early years of World War II, the song resonated deeply with audiences seeking comfort and romance amidst uncertain times. Lombardo’s elegant rendition captures the song’s timeless charm, making it a standout interpretation of this enduring hit

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La Legenda Del Piave

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La Leggenda del Piave (‘The Legend of the Piave’) is a patriotic Italian song written in 1918 by E.A. Mario during the final months of World War I. The song recounts the pivotal events along the Piave River, where Italian forces decisively resisted the Austro-Hungarian army in June 1918. Celebrating the bravery and determination of Italian soldiers, it became an anthem of national pride and uni...

Soldato Ignoto

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Soldato Ignoto (‘Unknown Soldier’) is a solemn Italian song that pays tribute to the countless soldiers who sacrificed their lives in battle, particularly those whose identities were never recovered. Emerging in the early 20th century, the song reflects the deep national reverence for the Milite Ignoto (Unknown Soldier), a symbol of collective sacrifice and patriotism. With its poignant melody ...

Get Your Gun and Come Along (We’re Fixing to Kill a Skunk)

Просмотров 212 дня назад

Get Your Gun and Come Along (We’re Fixing to Kill a Skunk) is a humorous wartime folk-style song that blends rustic charm with sharp political satire. Popular during World War II, the song uses the skunk as a metaphor for Adolf Hitler, reflecting the era’s creative use of humor to boost morale and unify the public against the Axis powers. With its playful lyrics and lively melody, the song capt...

Onward, Christian soldier 

Просмотров 853 дня назад

Onward, Christian Soldiers is a classic hymn that has inspired generations with its uplifting message of faith and perseverance. Performed by Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians in the mid-20th century, this rendition features a majestic choral arrangement paired with rich orchestration, capturing the hymn’s spirit of determination and unity. Originally written in 1865 by Sabine Baring-Gould wit...

Battle Hymn of the Republic 

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Battle Hymn of the Republic is a timeless patriotic anthem that has inspired generations with its stirring melody and powerful lyrics. Performed by Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians, this rendition brings a rich choral arrangement and orchestral grandeur to the Civil War-era classic. With its blend of solemnity and triumph, Waring’s version emphasizes the enduring spirit of unity, faith, and s...

Send me a Curl

Просмотров 1064 дня назад

Send me a Curl is a sentimental ballad beautifully performed by Charles Harrison, one of the most prominent baritone singers of the early 20th century. Known for his rich, expressive voice, Harrison brings heartfelt emotion to this nostalgic piece, which reflects themes of love, memory, and cherished connections. Popular during the 1910s and 1920s, the song resonated with audiences for its tend...

Inno A Mussolini

Просмотров 814 дня назад

Inno a Mussolini (‘Hymn to Mussolini’) is a Fascist-era anthem composed to glorify Benito Mussolini and his leadership. Written in the early 1920s during Mussolini’s rise to power, the song became a tool of propaganda, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Fascist movement. Performed by Raoul Romito, this version captures the fervor and loyalty that defined the early years of Mussolini’s re...

Inno Dei Fascisti (Giovinezza)

Просмотров 4036 дней назад

Giovinezza (‘Youth’) is one of the most iconic anthems of Fascist Italy, celebrated for its stirring melody and lyrics exalting vitality and national pride. Originally a student hymn, this version by Raoul Romito was widely performed between 1919 and 1921, during the early years of the Fascist movement. It became a rallying cry for the Blackshirts and a symbol of the political upheaval and revo...

Over there

Просмотров 816 дней назад

Over There, written by George M. Cohan in 1917, became one of the most iconic anthems of World War I, rallying Americans to support the troops and the war effort. This version, performed by Arthur Fields, captures the spirited energy and patriotic fervor of the era. Fields’ robust and enthusiastic delivery brought the song to life, making it a favorite among soldiers and civilians alike. With i...

Saluto Al Duce!

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Saluto Al Duce is a song closely associated with the Fascist regime of Benito Mussolini, praising him as the leader (Duce) of Italy. Released during the height of Fascism, this anthem embodies the intense loyalty and reverence Mussolini’s followers had for him, reinforcing his image as a powerful, unifying figure. Sung by the renowned tenor Mario Cavagnis, the song’s dramatic, operatic style fu...

Arriba España

Просмотров 5725 дней назад

Arriba España was a rallying anthem of Francoist Spain, representing the rise of nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War and the consolidation of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship. The song’s title, meaning ‘Spain Arises,’ encapsulates the fervent call for national unity under Franco’s authoritarian regime. With its powerful lyrics and stirring melody, Arriba España became synonymous with...

Bandiera Rossa

Просмотров 14325 дней назад

Bandiera Rossa (‘Red Flag’) is one of the most famous socialist and communist anthems, emerging in Italy in the early 1920s. With its powerful chorus and rousing melody, the song became a unifying call for workers’ rights, solidarity, and revolution against “capitalist oppression”. Celebrating the red flag as a symbol of socialism, Bandiera Rossa gained popularity among labor movements and left...

Any Bonds Today?

Просмотров 9926 дней назад

Any Bonds Today? is a spirited World War II anthem written by Irving Berlin in 1941 to support the U.S. war bond campaign. Performed by Barry Wood, whose warm and confident voice brought the song to life, this version captures the patriotic energy and collective effort of the era. With its lively melody and encouraging lyrics, the song urged Americans to buy war bonds to help finance the war ef...

Arms for the love of America

Просмотров 8428 дней назад

Arms for the Love of America is a patriotic song written in 1941 during the buildup to the United States’ involvement in World War II. With lyrics emphasizing unity, sacrifice, and the defense of freedom, the song was part of a campaign to rally support for the war effort and promote military readiness. Sung by Barry Wood, whose rich and resonant voice brought the song to life, Arms for the Lov...

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