Great Songs of the Great War

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1Introduction
Richard Baker, O.B.E.2:05
2It’s a Long Way to Tipperary
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
It’s a Long Way to Tipperary
writer:
Henry James “Harry” Williams (co-credited for the British music hall song, “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary”)
composer:
Jack Judge
Tavistock Repertory Company3:06
3There’s a Long, Long Trail A‐Winding
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
There’s a Long, Long Trail A‐Winding
lyricist:
Stoddard King
composer:
Alonzo “Zo” Elliot
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company3:30
4I’ll Make a Man of You (+ Solider’s Riposte)
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Tavistock Repertory Company4:15
5Your King and Country Want You (+ Solider’s Riposte)
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Your King and Country Want You
lyricist and composer:
Paul A. Rubens (English songwriter and librettist)
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd. (in 1914)
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:44
6Who Stole the Rum Last Night / I Want to Go Home
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
I Want to Go Home (from "Oh, What a Lovely War!")
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:53
7Keep the Home Fires Burning
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Keep the Home Fires Burning
lyricist:
Lena Guilbert Ford (in 1914)
composer:
Ivor Novello (in 1914)
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd.
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:35
8When This Ruddy War Is Over
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Tavistock Repertory Company2:13
9We Are Fred Karno’s Army
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Tavistock Repertory Company2:21
10Mademoiselle From Armentieres
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Mademoiselle From Armentieres
lyricist:
Harry Carlton and Joseph Tunbridge
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
included in:
Memories / Victory March / Memories II / The Darktown Strutter’s Ball (Stormy Weather, 1943)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:03
11Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts for Soldiers
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Tavistock Repertory Company2:09
12Sunshine of Your Smile
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Tavistock Repertory Company2:59
13Gassed Last Night
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Gassed Last Night
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:03
14The Moon Shines Bright / Hush Here Comes a Whizz‐Bang / The Bells of Hell
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Hush Here Comes a Whizzbang
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
recording of:
The Bells of Hell Go Ting‐a‐ling‐a‐ling
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:57
15Sing Me to Sleep
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Tavistock Repertory Company2:49
16If You Want to Find the Sergeant
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Tavistock Repertory Company2:07
17Pack Up Your Troubles
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag
lyricist:
George Asaf (in 1915)
composer:
Felix Lloyd Powell (in 1915)
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:47
18If You Were the Only Girl in the World
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
If You Were the Only Girl (in the World)
lyricist:
Clifford Grey
composer:
Nat D. Ayer
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946) and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
part of:
The Vagabond Lover
Tavistock Repertory Company4:28
19Good‐Bye‐Ee
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Good‐bye‐ee!
writer:
Bert Lee and R. P. Weston
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:50
20Roses of Picardy
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Roses of Picardy
lyricist:
Frederick Edward Weatherly
composer:
Haydn Wood (composer)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
Tavistock Repertory Company4:33
21Oh, Oh, Oh, It’s a Lovely War
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Oh, It’s a Lovely War
writer:
John P. Long (in 1917) and Maurice Scott (in 1917)
part of:
Oh, What a Lovely War! (stage musical)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:22
22Till We Meet Again
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Till We Meet Again (1918 song)
lyricist:
Raymond B. Egan (in 1918)
composer:
Richard A. Whiting (composer) (in 1918)
part of:
For Me and My Gal (1942 movie)
Tavistock Repertory Company3:30
23Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty
recorded at:
Tower Theatre (Canonbury) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty
writer:
Fred Godfrey (early 20th century songwriter), Arthur J. Mills and Bennett Scott (music hall songwriter)
Tavistock Repertory Company2:56
24Close
Richard Baker, O.B.E.0:19