The A to Z of Wartime Song

In the final episode of Series 1 of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine end their alphabetical adventure with a swing - quite literally - as they explore Glenn Miller's 1942 smash hit (I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo. Written by Harry Warren and Mac Gordon, the song became a wartime favourite thanks to Miller's irresistible big band sound, Tex Beneke's smooth vocals and an unforgettable film appearance in Orchestra Wives featuring the dazzling Nicholas Brothers. Lili and Tom unpack the song's irresistible energy, the history of its writers, and why Kalamazoo really is more than just a funny name (though it's also the "Celery City"). Along the way, they revisit highlights from across the series - from George Formby's auction and Florence Desmond's lipstick, to Cole Porter's Parisian parties and the mystery of "special ginger beer." As the pair look back on the laughter, lyricism and legacy of the songs that kept spirits high through two world wars, they also look ahead - to a festive Christmas special and a live A to Z tour in 2026. It's a joyful finale full of swing, nostalgia and gratitude for the music (and listeners!) who've joined them along the way. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Kitchen Cabaret - Wednesday 26th November - Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm West View, Pink Barn, Lenton Road, Folkingham, NG34 0FE Tickets £15 - Email drusilla501@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1366518505000296&set=a.312306463754844 (I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo - Orchestra Wives (1942) https://youtu.be/fFv_PoZ2iP0?si=yhBbFBrq3NW5zO9n Orchestra Wives (1942) - Full Film (Colourised) https://youtu.be/1Mpktlw3hu8?si=AZB35xncCbZMrHH5 Glenn Miller - At Last (B Side to Kalamazoo) https://youtu.be/ajsptiTBPq4?si=pJcYx4y5Vv7DUwCr Sheet Music Cover https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303257221212 Sheet Music Cover (Chappel's version) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314729356350 We found the answer to our own question - Arabian Riff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabian_riff Four King Sisters with the Rhythm Reys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs438XOeYXo&list=RDXs438XOeYXo&start_radio=1 Alice Babs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pwu-ZWvxG8&list=RD5pwu-ZWvxG8&start_radio=1 Ciro's Club Picture https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw220678/Ciros-Nightclub-group-of-jazz-musicians-possibly-including-Jack-Newman-Syd-Lawrence-and-Ray-Noble Lurland Dance Hall in Peacehaven (now a Mosque) https://www.peacehavenmosque.co.uk/ Beryldene Auction https://www.georgeformby.co.uk/auction.htm Melody Maker Archives https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Melody_Maker.htm CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:51 Catch Up 01:49 K = (I've Got a Gal in) KalamaZOO! 04:33 Harry Warren 06:32 Mac Gordon 08:00 Glenn Miller's Band 09:49 Discussing the Sheet Music Cover 11:24 Discussing the Lyrics 13:05 Discussing the Music 16:37 Discussing Versions : Glenn Miller 16:50 Jimmy Dorsey 17:14 Paul Whiteman 17:27 Andrews Sisters 19:52 Four King Sisters and the Rhythm Reys 20:16 Alice Babs 21:08 What's Our Favourite? 22:21 Discussing Series 1 26:10 Recapping Series 1 30:48 Discussing Themes and Common Threads 35:20 Mentioned in Dispatches 36:22 Teaser for Next Episode 37:19 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine turn their attention to Cole Porter's romantic 1943 classic "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To". Written for the film "Something to Shout About", the song quickly became a wartime favourite, speaking to the longing of couples separated by service and distance. Lili and Tom trace Porter's glittering - and often scandalous - life, from Yale fight songs and Parisian parties to Broadway triumphs like Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate. They also explore the many unforgettable recordings of this tune, including Dinah Shore's lush orchestral version, the cabaret intimacy of Hutch, Noël Coward's unmistakable style and swing-era takes by Six Hits and a Miss, Dick Jurgens and more. It's a story of longing, luxury, and one of the Great American Songbook's most enduring romantic ballads. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES The Bobolink Waltz https://www.sondheimguide.com/porter/miscsongs.html The Whiffenpoofs https://www.whiffenpoofs.com/ Bingo - Cole Porter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W74zCjVd9EQ Bull Dog - Cole Porter https://youtu.be/Bj8HJmhRw9w?si=n3k0Kr08PtqwhPxT Cole Porter in the French Foreign Legion https://www.legionofthelost.com/porter Old Fashioned Garden - Cole Porter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cYtuj0Tz7Q&list=PLTfDZkT4YVdT0RVEZr91EGXov2vMcVX7Z&index=12 Cole Porter's Paris House https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/28/greathomesanddestinations/a-house-in-the-country-without-ever-leaving-central-paris.html Ca 'Rezzonico https://carezzonico.visitmuve.it/en/home/ Hollywood Canteen 1944 (Highlights) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnurtxqhggI8yn0tAzDup9GmvPGK-iBCC&si=sJN7qQl3eqHMnZ7f Cole Porter at Waldorf Towers https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/cole-porter-residence-at-the-waldorf-towers/ Cole Porter Festival, Peru, Indiana https://www.coleporterfestival.org/ Cole Porter's Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/827/cole-porter Cole Porter's Piano https://www.untappedcities.com/cole-porter-piano-waldorf-astoria/ https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/cole-porter-residence-at-the-waldorf-towers/ Something to Shout About (Full Movie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnPeo81-Ylo Sheet Music Cover https://www.ebay.com/itm/306175580246 Dick Jurgens https://youtu.be/eEK0gekO1ds Dinah Shore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w5KNm1LQ78&t=1s Emil Davis and his Society Orchestra https://youtu.be/tJ2-Qaih3N8?si=ZlAoQm9POCLmz4L4 Six Hits and a Miss https://youtu.be/W9s6nv0kAH8?si=CR1yf1izimIz81V0 Don Ameche https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uy13c-TLyY Leslie "Hutch" Hutchinson https://youtu.be/saHxtoNkPK0?si=9248FnfWGrfXsXtd Dick Bryer and the Song Spinners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX00iq6S_-w Noel Coward https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKArygvN7vg Noel and Cole - similarities and differences https://politicalscience.osu.edu/faculty/jmueller/NYTnoelcoleREV.pdf How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning - Irving Berlin https://youtu.be/71smG5d29to?si=K-0MjQxjboExSvL- You'll Never Walk Alone - Christine Johnsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlsUfOjVhrM Noel Coward - I'm Old Fashioned (by Jerome Kern) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Ia2hhbFTg The Real American Folk Song is a Rag - George Gerswhin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seADKw7s2fI London Pride - Noel Coward https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnB2lewGcYc CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Catch Up 02:20 Y = You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 03:25 Cole Porter - His Early Years 05:59 Cole Porter - The Yale Years 09:02 Cole Porter - A Move to Paris 15:05 Cole Porter - Conquering Broadway 23:12 Cole Porter - Tragedy Strikes 28:00 Discussing the Sheet Music 31:41 Discussing the Lyrics 35:23 Discussing the Music 37:16 Discussing Versions: Dick Jurgen 38:53 Emil Davis and his Society Orchestra 39:27 Six Hits and a Miss 40:11 Don Ameche 40:50 Leslie "Hutch" Hutchinson 41:45 Dick Bryar and the Song Spinners 42:19 Noel Coward 43:57 Which Is Our Favourite? 44:23 If You Liked That You'll Like This 46:45 Mentioned in Dispatches 47:16 Teaser for Next Week 48:03 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

Finding a wartime song beginning with "X" was always going to be a challenge … so in true cheeky music-hall style, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine have bent the rules and chosen the comic classic Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major. First recorded in 1939 by Ambrose and his Orchestra, this lighthearted tune quickly became a wartime favourite, poking fun at army life while giving troops and civilians alike something to laugh (and sing) about. In this episode, Lili and Tom explore the careers of bandleader Ambrose, vocalist and trombonist Les Carew, and the pseudonymous songwriters behind the number. They dig into different recordings - from Ambrose to Arthur Askey to Billy Cotton - and uncover the wider world of British dance bands, Tin Pan Alley pseudonyms, and even novelty piano pieces. Expect drunken choruses, music hall gossip, and plenty of wartime humour in this fun-packed episode. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa (Cough Syrup) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Herbal-Formula-Cough-Syrup-300ml/dp/B001FAQXD2 Blakely Street, Stepney (where Ambrose lived) https://www.londonpicturearchive.org.uk/view-item?i=120008&WINID=1758879380875 George Tavern, Stepney https://thegeorgetavern.london/ Ciro's Club, Orange Street, London https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciro%27s_(London) https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/64656/ https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw220678/Ciros-Nightclub-group-of-jazz-musicians-possibly-including-Jack-Newman-Syd-Lawrence-and-Ray-Noble https://www.jazzageclub.com/the-classy-ciros-restaurant-chain/370/ When Day Is Done - Ambrose's Signature Tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa5TBTKFfdg When Her Mother Come Two - Ivor Novello (sung by Fenton Grey) https://youtu.be/VWhm4nS0eDA Dance Band Encyclopedia - Michael Thomas http://www.mgthomas.co.uk/dancebands/musicians/musicianpages/ambrose.htm Little Tich's Big Boots Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFB4oHajwGw Titch's Big Boots - Water Rats Museum https://www.gowr.co.uk/museum/ Tichbourne Complainant https://bigginhill.co.uk/littletich.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tichborne_case Les Carew - trombonist and singer https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-les-carew-1367973.html Jack Hylton and Igor Stravinsky https://www.jackhylton.com/hylton-stravinsky Patricia Hammond https://patriciahammond.com/ I'm Gonna Get Lit Up - Richard Suart https://youtu.be/HyMwe0YHSfQ?si=VZZWxVdXerwrDLO0 Show Me The Way to Go Home - as it appears in Jaws https://youtu.be/6XK3fLCSUAM?si=7ybSOf1RwW7R7eIU Goodnight Sweetheart - Sitcom (1992-2016) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106014/ Steve Boyce - Costumier / Panto Dame https://www.instagram.com/stevesteveboyce/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:48 Catch Up 02:20 X = Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major 03:39 Bert Ambrose 05:33 Differences Between the American and British Sound 10:15 Bert Ambrose's Success 14:19 Les Carew: The Voice Behind the Song 20:32 How Did We First Discover the Song? 21:00 Discussing the Sheet Music 24:16 Discussing the Lyrics 25:51 Discussing the Music 27:11 Discussing Versions: Ambrose 28:44 Arthur Askey 31:58 Billy Cotton 32:57 Which Version Is Our Favourite? 33:27 If You Liked That You'll Like This 38:44 Mentioned in Dispatches 39:42 Teaser for Next Week 40:30 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine take a special detour into the many songs of the 1930s and '40s that begin with the word "When". From the poignant hope of When They Sound the Last All Clear and When the Lights Go On Again (All Over the World), to the transatlantic charm of When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano and the early nostalgia of When the Poppies Bloom Again, these songs capture the wartime longing for peace, reunion, and better days ahead. Along the way, Lili and Tom explore the songwriters behind these tunes - from Denmark Street hitmakers Box & Cox, to Hughie Charles and Leon René - as well as the unforgettable voices of Vera Lynn, the Ink Spots, Glenn Miller, Joe Loss and many more. It's an episode rich in music, memory and the melodies that carried people through the darkest of times. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Tebay Services https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/jul/24/tebay-m6-motorway-service-station-from-heaven We've All Life Before Us - Caroline Cecil Bose https://www.carolinececilbose.co.uk/ Denmark Street - London's Tin Pan Alley https://www.layersoflondon.org/map/records/denmark-street-tin-pan-alley  https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2015/jan/20/london-music-scene-denmark-street-tin-pan-alley https://apollo-magazine.com/denmark-street-london-music-tin-pan-alley/ Archer Street London - The Musician's Hang Out https://www.muhistory.com/from-the-archive-4-archer-street-london/ Paddy Roberts - Tattooed Lady https://youtu.be/aMCqgUANkmM Woburn Abbey Sculpture Gallery https://www.woburn.co.uk/the-estate/woburn-abbey-and-gardens/ The Ink Spots - In Old Shantytown (including "Talking Bass") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuZuBGM_Hcw The Ink Spots https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQVe-hmaBHg The Return on the Swallows Capistrano https://www.missionsjc.com/st-josephs-day-and-return-of-the-swallows-celebration/ I'm Sending You The Seigfried Line to Hang Your Washing On https://www.sheetmusicwarehouse.co.uk/20th-century-songs-i/im-sending-you-the-siegfried-line-to-hang-your-washing-on-featuring/ Air Raid Siren - Alert https://youtu.be/p3rP3htV0zc?si=ivzPWLJn2O-C2_B- Air Raid Siren - All Clear https://youtu.be/Ztu0M6PXp1g?si=Ilb3bP1_BNsA5aRC Black Cat Cabaret at Cafe de Paris https://youtu.be/3ePTXDG4UV8?si=-nDfqX1dVCPWHJ-q The Cotton Club https://www.nyhistory.org/blogs/the-aristocrat-of-harlem-the-cotton-club English Version vs American Version of "When the Lights Go On Again" English: https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-ww2-music-sheet-when-the-lights-go-on-again-all-over-the-world-1942-165355652.html American: https://poshmark.com/listing/When-The-Lights-Go-On-Again-1942-Vintage-Sheet-Music-Piano-Seiler-Marcus-63d52769ddab407f287909bf There's a Kind of Hush - The Carpenters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CX83EQA8dc When Can I Have a Banana Again - Dad's Army https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86-6ndAQaxg Andy Eastwood http://www.andyeastwood.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Catch Up 02:24 W = "When …" Songs 05:11 When the Poppies Bloom Again 14:42 When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano 24:17 When They Sound the Last All Clear 30:59 When the Lights Go On Again (All Over the World) 38:12 If You Liked That You'll Like This 42:44 Mentioned in Dispatches 43:47 Teaser for Next Week 44:24 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the romantic and iconic "La Vie en Rose", the song that became Edith Piaf's signature. They trace its creation in post-war Paris, from Piaf's own lyrics to Louiguy's melody and Marianne Michel's crucial lyric tweak that transformed "Les Choses en Rose" into "La Vie en Rose". The discussion delves into Piaf's extraordinary and often tragic life - from her childhood in a Normandy brothel, to her discovery in the streets of Paris, to her wartime years performing under Occupation and her daring role in helping prisoners escape. Along the way, Tom and Lili uncover Django Reinhardt's remarkable story of survival and innovation, examine the differences between the French original and Mack David's American translation, and reflect on why Piaf's chanson endures as one of the most beloved songs of the 20th century. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Belvoir Castlehttps://www.belvoircastle.com/ Bluebird Bells @ Belvoir Castlehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DOB-N5pjOHm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Lili Drenched at Belvoir Castlehttps://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1417482409903905&set=a.312306463754844 Talbot Househttps://www.talbothouse.be/en Talbot House - Concert Party Pictureshttps://www.facebook.com/talbothouse.be/posts/pfbid0gsiYG8fb3sFqutLhLp6WbpZauSxPf66TasbTstnLX5UciNBS5M2hMSFpF8YVZzh1l Don't Dilly Dally - London and SE Tourhttps://www.dontdillydally.co.uk/ Kenneth Williams - My Crepe Suzettehttps://youtu.be/6MbZjzIg5w8?si=UtTmkGpnMVwym8n_ Allo Allo - English Policemanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYNXMWRdCx0 Edith Piaf - La Vie en Rosehttps://youtu.be/rzeLynj1GYM?si=mHQw9e1H2YsIYTuN Edith Cavellhttps://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/london-statues-and-monuments/edith-cavell/ Edith Piaf - No Regretshttps://youtu.be/rzy2wZSg5ZM?si=gFlJGJ4pWXZrcKA5 Grand Hotel de Clermont - Hotel from Hell!https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g187147-d3477361-Reviews-Grand_Hotel_de_Clermont-Paris_Ile_de_France.html Kilburn Gaumont State Cinemahttp://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/KilburnTheatres.htm#gaumont http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Kilburn/Tour/KilburnStateTour.htm One-Two-Two Brothel in Parishttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/one-two-two-wartime-brothel Edith Piaf Gravehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1334/%C3%A9dith-piaf Saint-Saëns - The Swanhttps://youtu.be/3qrKjywjo7Q?si=Cq6SWOGdKsGMT-eG   Edith Piad - L'accordéonistehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhu-0IBZm5s Be Our Guesthttps://youtu.be/afzmwAKUppU?si=ks55JKywYhSnMYbp Around the World - Victor Young and Harold Adamsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hScyoga67Tw Fabulous Places - Doctor Doolittlehttps://youtu.be/10AMqdJUcFY?si=eAUMRoaeQpvLaHAM Charles Trenet - La Merhttps://youtu.be/PXQh9jTwwoA Mein Kleiner Gruner Kaktushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjMw0kEw6B0 Knees Up Mother Brown (with Verse)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrvDiTB8QwA International Al Jolson Societyhttps://www.jolson.org/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro00:49 Catch Up03:03 V = La Vie En Rose07:22 Edith Piaf11:46 Django Reinhart17:49 Edith Piaf During WW226:08 Discussing the Sheet Music27:45 When Did We First Discover It?28:32 Discussing the Lyrics34:14 Discussing the Music39:01 Discussing Versions: Edith Piaf40:39 If You Liked That You'd Like This46:51 Mentioned in Dispatches49:23 Teaser for Next Week49:57 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media:http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here:https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine uncover the wild and witty "The USA by Day and the RAF by Night" - a 1944 novelty song that pokes fun at the Nazis while celebrating the Allied air campaign. Written by American comedy writer Hal Block and journalist-turned-lyricist Bob Musel, the song turns bombing raids into satire, complete with cheeky impressions of Hitler, Himmler and Goering. Lili and Tom trace its history from the Eighth Air Force shows in London to its only known recording by Al Trace and his Musicians. Along the way, they dive into the lives of Block and Musel, explore the grim context of Operation Gomorrah and the firestorm over Hamburg and reflect on how humour was used to process and soften the horrors of total war. Expect musical gags, cartoonish sheet music covers and even a few unexpected Gracie Fields connections. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Twinwood https://twinwoodevents.com/ Belvoir Castle Afternoon Tea Festival https://www.belvoircastle.com/event/cG9zdDoxNjc= Johnny Victory http://johnnyvictory.com/ DJ Doctor Swing https://www.facebook.com/DJDrSwing/ The Bluebird Belles https://www.vocalharmonytrio.co.uk/ Stage Door Canteen - Film 1943 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBgvmX9b2uU Operation Gommorah https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43546839 https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/operation-gomorrah-first-firestorms The U.S.A. by Day and the R.A.F. by Night - Sheet Music https://www.historyonthenet.com/authentichistory/1939-1945/3-music/08-Axis-Allies/1944_SM_The_USA_By_Day_And_The_RAF_By_Night.html#sm Lil Abner - Al Capp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%27l_Abner Pistol Packin' Mama - Song https://youtu.be/9G2T0ad1-h4 Pistol Packin' Mama - Plane https://www.americanairmuseum.com/archive/aircraft/42-40768 Bomber Command Song https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomber_Command_(song) https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/1274494 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:51 Catch Up 03:02 U = The U.S.A by Day and the R.A.F. at Night 04:44 Hal Block 12:09 Bob Musel 13:46 The Historical Background to the Song 24:39 Albert Trace 27:08 Discussing the Sheet Music 28:41 Discussing the Lyrics 31:16 Discussing the Music 33:28 Discussing Recordings: Al Trace 37:49 If You Liked That You'll Like This 41:10 Mentioned in Dispatches 42:53 Teaser for Next Week 43:57 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the powerful patriotic anthem "There'll Always Be an England". Written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles in the summer of 1939, the song captured the hopes of a nation on the brink of war and quickly became a staple of the home front, recorded by everyone from Billy Cotton to Gracie Fields. Lili and Tom trace its journey from the film Discoveries to stirring moments of defiance on land and sea - including the crew of HMS Barham, who sang it as their ship went down in 1941. Along the way, they dive into the lives of Parker and Charles, the remarkable career of broadcaster Carroll Levis, and the way songs like this shaped morale at the darkest times. They also reflect on what it means to "reclaim" such an anthem today: is there a way to be proud of English identity without exclusion, and how can music help us rediscover unity and resilience. It's an episode full of history, harmony and the enduring power of song to steady the spirit. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Siren - Lili Redman @ Edinburgh Fringe https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/lili-redman-siren Ramsey 1940s Weekend https://ramsey1940s.co.uk/ Ross Parker - Colchester Pill Boxes where he wrote There'll Always Be An England https://colchesterheritage.co.uk/Monument/MCC4970 Tom's Visit to Chick Henderson's Grave https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine/posts/pfbid02hWwpT994Cp45NbTnvP5tecLSADWHiLiCQL6PmB2TGkpvb2aUQAWatzxMeYiock5Sl Carroll Levis and the Talent Show Revolution https://youtu.be/u3OVTyQujrs?si=jqKQKz7W5n-RlOH Two Thousand Women - Film https://youtu.be/mYLa2KyreH8 Australian Sheet Music Version https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-172613864/view?partId=nla.obj-172613878 St Mary's Guildhall Coventry https://www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk/ Coventry Scout Gang Show https://www.coventrygangshow.co.uk/ Billy Scoot Coomber and his Singing Grenadiers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjXBooW_0hs Ramsey Spitfire Flypast (perfect timing!) https://youtu.be/WHkKR5odqsg?si=RZBHar4HkIoMGcSi&t=748 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:51 Catch Up 02:24 Reclaiming Patriotic Songs 04:55 T = There'll Always Be An England 05:37 Ross Parker and Hughie Charles 10:36 The Origins of the Song 11:38 Carroll Levis 12:49 Eric Maschwitz 17:25 Carroll Levis and the Talent Show Revolution 20:22 Other Appearances of the Song 23:52 Discussing the Sheet Music 26:47 Discussing the Lyrics 30:25 Discussing the Music 35:07 Discussing Recordings: Billy Cotton 37:25 The Band of the Coldstream Guards 39:05 Jack Payne and his Band 40:21 Joe Loss and his Orchestra 41:23 Billy Scott Coomber and his Singing Grenadiers 43:24 Gracie Fields 43:44 Other Recordings 44:02 What Is Our Favourite? 44:35 If You Liked That You'll Like This 48:16 Mentioned in Dispatches 49:05 Teaser for Next Week 49:57 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine take to the skies with The Spitfire Song - a rare 1940s number penned by the remarkable Horace Maybray-King. They explore King's fascinating life, from English teacher and wartime concert-party organiser to tireless fundraiser for the famous Spitfire Funds - public appeals that saw communities "buy" parts of the iconic fighter aircraft to help Britain prepare for the Battle of Britain. Along the way, they uncover the story behind the song's only known recording by Joe Loss and His Orchestra with vocalist Sam Browne, whose own wartime adventures included surviving being shot in the jaw while travelling to a concert. The conversation takes in the history of the Spitfire itself, the ingenuity of wartime fundraising and the enduring appeal of dance bands and morale-boosting music. It's a celebration of song, aircraft and the extraordinary ways a nation came together in its hour of need. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES International Bomber Command Centre https://internationalbcc.co.uk/ Ramsey 1940s Weekend https://ramsey1940s.co.uk/ The Spitfire Song https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/features/snapshotsofthepast/2214997.sure-fire-hit/ Joe Loss Cigarette Card https://www.londoncigcard.co.uk/product/dance-band-leaders-1936-reprint-1992/1400 Astoria Ballroom http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/AstoriaTheatreCharingCrossRoad.htm Kit Kit Club https://www.jazzageclub.com/the-kit-cat-club/1564/ Holborn Empire http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/westons.htm Joe Loss - In the Mood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94rDnLR6u2Y Melody Maker - Digital Scans https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/ The Spitfire Prototype https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spitfire_prototype_K5054 The Spitfire Funds https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35697546 The Kennel Club Spitfire https://www.facebook.com/TheKennelClubUK/posts/today-we-mark-the-80th-anniversary-of-ve-day-to-commemorate-the-occasion-were-lo/1244698633680029/ Boaty Mac Boatface https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boaty_McBoatface Gritter Names https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/roads-and-highways/highways-maintenance/winter-maintenance/our-gritter-names/ "Fun of the Fair" Spitfire http://www.midlandshowmensguild.com/Community.html Marks and Spencer Spitfire https://www.forcesnews.com/heritage/wwii/how-marks-spencer-bought-spitfire-war Vickers Armstrong Spitfire Factory Southampton https://spitfiremakers.org.uk/dispersal-sites/original-supermarine-sites/ The Spitfire Song https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/features/snapshotsofthepast/2214997.sure-fire-hit/ 109 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth - Horace King's House https://www.facebook.com/bournemouthlocalhistory/posts/here-is-sherry-and-haycocks-timber-yard-in-the-1950s-they-had-all-the-plot-here-/1924861327628864/ The Sound of a Spitfire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5rGyP6SSYM Sam Brown https://fromthevaults-boppinbob.blogspot.com/2014/03/sam-browne-born-26-march-1898.html I'm Gonna Get Lit Up - Richard Suart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyMwe0YHSfQ Lew Stone's Arrangements https://blogs.bl.uk/music/2017/01/lew-stone.html My Girl's Pussy - Harry Roy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x359GgVRWaE Harry and his Band at the Cafe Anglais https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttI1kwhbHRA&t=137s&pp=2AGJAZACAQ%3D%3D Siren - Lili Redman @ Edinburgh Fringe https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/lili-redman-siren CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:34 S = The Spitfire Song 02:58 Horace King 06:23 Joe Loss 12:33 The Spitfire 14:51 Spitfire Funds 21:44 Discussing the Sheet Music Cover 24:36 Discussing the Lyrics 28:45 Discussing the Music 30:44 Discussing Recordings: Joe Loss and Sam Browne 34:58 If You Liked That You'll Like This 40:20 Mentioned in Dispatches 42:09 Clue for Next Week 42:59 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine hop into the world of one of WWII's catchiest tunes: "Run, Rabbit, Run!". Made famous by comedy duo Flanagan and Allen, the song took on a life of its own - boosting morale, teasing the Luftwaffe and even becoming a favourite of Winston Churchill. They explore the song's theatrical roots in Noel Gay's The Little Dog Laughed, its transformation into a patriotic earworm and its cheeky parody lyrics aimed at Hitler and co. Along the way, they dive into the extraordinary lives of Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen, their role in the beloved Crazy Gang and the genius of Noel Gay - the man who gave us everything from Leaning on a Lamp-post to The Lambeth Walk. Expect tales of daring vaudeville careers, bombed-out theatres, Pathe propaganda films and performances by everyone from Gracie Fields to Jack Hylton. Plus, Lili and Tom share some of their favourite wartime comedy songs and read a touching message from a devoted listener all the way from Australia. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Lili's Tribute to Tom Lehrer @ Crazy Coqs https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM4kZeoIQia/ Tom's "I Got It From Agnes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G0jaAP6MfY Tom Lehrer's Back Catalogue https://tomlehrersongs.com/ Lili Redman Siren @ Edinburgh Fringe https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/lili-redman-siren Richard Townsley - "Captian TikTok" https://www.tiktok.com/@absolutehistory/video/7010804201668234502?q=ww1%20medicine&t=1754644830469 Richard Townsley https://richard-townsley.com/ Zeitgeist Battlefield Tours https://www.zeitgeisttours.com/ Captain John Lauder - son of Sir Harry Lauder https://www.cwgc.org/stories/stories/captain-john-currie-lauder-soldier-son-of-scotlands-greatest-ever-ambassador/ Noel Gay https://noelgay.com/history/ https://noelgay.com/noel-gays-music/ The Lambeth Walk - 1937 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPItn6Kp6D0 Bud Flanagan - London Locations https://www.londonshoes.blog/2019/05/21/the-legendary-bud-flanagan-from-cradle-to-grave-an-east-end-boy-done-good/ Flanagan and Allen https://www.andmeetings.com/blog/post/meetings-that-made-entertainment-history-when-flanagan-met-allen Chesney Allen's Military Service https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/30483 The Crazy Gang http://www.turnipnet.com/crazygang/gang.htm The Last Night of the Crazy Gang @ the Victoria Palace https://youtu.be/3hSrjU6nLuo?si=4pHbZO407P96THyJ Underneath the Arches - Derby Connection https://martinlloydauthor.blogspot.com/2015/01/flanagan-allen-and-friargate-bridge.html Dad's Army Theme Tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XroU9_tNF7A Run Rabbit Run as WW2 Propaganda https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-50354168 Oma Rapeti - Run Rabbit Run in Maori! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCQFXi09Ww4 Run Adolf Run - Parody (Pathe Films) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvETi4KNZgg Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vqnym8Mhx8 Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats (with British Sign Language) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yjcaznCggE Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iebRRG7_3U CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:52 Catch Up 03:37 R = Run, Rabbit, Run! 04:49 Noel Gay 10:58 Bud Flanagan 14:10 Chesney Allen 15:52 The Crazy Gang 19:26 Flanagan and Allen 22:43 Discussing the Sheet Music 24:11 When Did We Discover the Song? 24:38 Discussing the Lyrics and Music 32:17 Discussing Recordings: Jack Hylton 33:53 Joe Loss 34:52 Harry Roy 36:16 Flanagan and Allen 36:45 Gracie Fields 38:08 If You Liked That You'll Like This 41:25 Mentioned in Dispatches 43:03 Teaser for Next Week 43:48 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine dive into the wonderfully absurd world of In the Quartermaster's Stores - the endlessly versatile, delightfully chaotic list song beloved by soldiers, scouts and singers around the world. They trace its murky origins, from WWI army camps to RAF hangars, scout campfires, and even the Spanish Civil War, where American volunteers sang it on the front lines. But this quirky tune leads them somewhere unexpected: straight into the gleefully anarchic world of 1930s and 40s British comedy, and the brilliant duo Murgatroyd and Winterbottom. Lili and Tom shine a spotlight on Ronald Frankau and Tommy Handley - two broadcasting pioneers who pushed the boundaries of taste and satire on the BBC. From saucy songs that were banned from airwaves to iconic catchphrases that united the nation during WWII, this episode is a love letter to double acts, ration jokes and the peculiar humour that helped people endure the unendurable. Expect mystery meat, enormous rats, surprise verses and the joy of hot jazz with harmonies. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Tricity Voguehttps://www.tricityvogue.com/ The Club for Acts and Actors (C.A.A.)https://www.thecaa.org/ Ian Fleming's War Servicehttps://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/Ian-fleming-royal-naval-intelligence-department Operation Mincemeat (Musical)https://operationmincemeat.com/ Operation Mincemeat (Film)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1879016/ Murgatroyd and Winterbottom Documentary - BBC Radio 4 Extrahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b010hncl Nicholas Farnkauhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Frankau Daly's Theatre, Londonhttp://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/DalysTheatre.htm Ronalad Frankau and Montre Crick - Don't Let's Sing About The Warhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymUfxxdnHiY&t=6s The Cabaret Kittens, Folkestone Poster (1923)https://www.leaspavilionarchive.org.uk/performance/the-cabaret-kittens-3 Leas Pavillion Redevelopmenthttps://leas-pavilion.co.uk/ ITMA - It's That Man Againhttps://www.bbc.com/historyofthebbc/anniversaries/july/its-that-man-again Kite Balloons in WW1https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/world-war-i-articles/balloonatics-during-the-first-world-war-1914-1918/ Blackadder Goes Forthhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096548/ The Sheet Music Coverhttps://www.sheetmusicwarehouse.co.uk/20th-century-songs-i/in-the-quartermasters-stores-al-and-bob-harvey/ Box and Coxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_and_Cox_Publications In The Quartermaster's Stores - Murgatroyd and Winterbottom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0knM6-8PKI&list=RDG0knM6-8PKI&start_radio=1 Jack White & His Band from The Astoria Ballroom (1938 - 1941)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyM4bAJSQ3o Astoria Dance Hallhttp://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/AstoriaTheatreCharingCrossRoad.htm In The Quartermaster's Stores - Jack White and his Bandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsrQw4sojzc&list=RDBsrQw4sojzc&start_radio=1 In The Quartermaster's Stores - Al and Bob Harveyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHzuNSxhuMU&list=RDJHzuNSxhuMU&start_radio=1 Tom Wild - I Don't Want Kids (I Just Want Pets)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubceB3ZQUU0 WWII Efforts of Laurel and Hardyhttps://dirkdeklein.net/2017/12/29/the-wwii-efforts-of-laurel-and-hardy/ The Tree in a Test Tube (1942)https://youtu.be/VBXJDisAwmw?si=YxfkmdZfHRSiB5Uf Arthur Askey - Bandwagon (Episode on Spotify)https://open.spotify.com/album/5MLcabNRriGGEQSuCAdOqd?si=veb-Ph75TOqFfr2E7Jn42g Jack Warner and the C.A.Ahttps://www.thecaa.org/jack-warner-c/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro00:50 Catch Up02:45 Q = In The Quartermaster's Stores08:38 Ronald Frankau15:01 Tommy Handley21:16 Discussing the Sheet Music22:32 When Did We Discover the Song?24:23 Discussing the Lyrics and Music29:44 Discussing Recordings: Murgatroyd and Winterbottom31:53 Jack White and His Band35:01 Al and Bob Harvey35:35 What's Our Favourite Recording?36:15 If You Liked That You'll Like This41:08 Mentioned in Dispatches41:28 Teaser for Next Week41:55 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media:http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here:https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore one of the most famous morale-boosting anthems of the First World War: Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile. They uncover the remarkable story of its creators - Welsh brothers George and Felix Powell -whose music hall careers and contrasting wartime paths tell a poignant tale of fame, conscience, and tragedy. While George became a pacifist and conscientious objector, Felix served on the front lines, later suffering a breakdown that echoed through the rest of his life Lili and Tom also discuss the song's meteoric rise to popularity, its role as a marching anthem, and its legacy in both WWI and WWII. Along the way, they dive into early recordings, forgotten verses, and the tragic irony of the song's enduring cheerfulness against the backdrop of real personal suffering. This episode is a deep look at how even the brightest tunes can hide the darkest stories - and how music helped millions face the horrors of war with a smile. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES River Walk Music Festival, Tonbridge https://www.riverwalkmusic.live/ The Grand Order of Water Rats https://www.gowr.co.uk/ Johnny Victory http://johnnyvictory.com/ International Bomber Command https://internationalbcc.co.uk/ Glenn Miller's version of Over There https://youtu.be/Fs6mxSJiz9A?si=DA3lXrhPJKh4BVhd Conscientious Objectors in WW1 https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/voices-of-the-first-world-war-conscientious-objection Peacehaven, Sussex - History https://www.thepostmagazine.co.uk/brightonhistory/peacehaven-beyond-rural-idyll Lureland Dance Hall, Peacehaven (now a Mosque) https://g.co/kgs/1zKJr7X https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/6234650/909834491/document-0.pdf Pavillion, Peacehaven https://www.brightonhistory.org.uk/film/cinemas/Pavilion_Peacehaven.html Sheet Music Cover (Just Text) https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C214266 Art Nouveau Sheet Music Cover https://www.loc.gov/item/2016776938/ Gracie Field's Final Performance https://youtu.be/BoaHT3JMu4k?si=z733Y43sn_f6NR-p&t=58 Lucifer Matches https://www.wwiisoldier.com/a-history-of-matches-prior-to-wwi/ Phossy Jaw and the Match Girls Strike https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/what-was-the-significance-of-the-match-girls-strike-in-1888/ Pack ALL Your Trouble - Edward Hamilton 1916 https://youtu.be/lVgbv8Hxk9o?si=SDJzP05qgvqGzQpp Talbot House (can you spot Tom) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coqTDDyRQx0 Talbot House Living History Weekend (and Concert) https://www.talbothouse.be/en/events/living-history-weekend https://www.talbothouse.be/en/events/the-talbot-house-concert-party CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:51 Catch Up 03:49 An Update on Last Week 04:47 P = Pack Up Your Troubles 05:50 Felix Powell and George Asaf 08:42 The Origins of the Song 11:04 Concientious Objectors in WW1 15:14 The Brother's Life After the War 19:05 Felix's Tragic End 20:15 Discussing the Sheet Music 21:54 When Did We First Hear It? 26:40 Discussing the Lyrics 31:18 Discussing the Music 33:25 Discussing Recordings 36:04 Other Recommendations 43:39 Mentioned in Dispatches 44:45 Teaser for Next Week 45:26 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine delve into the rousing WWI anthem "Over There", written in 1917 by Broadway legend George M. Cohan. They explore the song's role as a call to arms for newly enlisted American soldiers and examine Cohan's remarkable life as a performer, playwright, composer and the man who "owned Broadway". From the showbiz roots of The Four Cohans to a Presidential Gold Medal from FDR, his story is one of theatrical brilliance and patriotic flair. The episode also shines a light on the trailblazing performer Nora Bayes, who debuted the song and lived a life as bold as her voice - from vaudeville stardom to five marriages and fashion statements that shocked society. Lili and Tom also dig into early recordings by Enrico Caruso, Billy Murray and the Peerless Quartet, discuss lyrical nods to "Yankee Doodle" and other flag-waving favourites and reflect on the musical propaganda that helped shape wartime morale on both sides of the Atlantic. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST You can listen to ALL of the songs that Tom and Lili talk about in the episode on their Spotify playlister here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN?si=b777dc33a703408a REFERENCES Lincoln 1940s Festival https://www.lincolnbig.co.uk/news-events/events/1940s-festival/ Players' Theatre https://www.playerstheatre.co.uk/ Wilton's Music Hall https://wiltons.org.uk/ Tom's Portable Harmonium https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Btn7e3pgK/ Go Compare Advert (2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHUNPR_PHpQ George M Cohan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_M._Cohan Ralph Reader https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Reader Ralph Reader and the RAF Gang Shows https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2019/08/15/ralph-reader-and-the-raf-gang-shows/ Over There https://www.loc.gov/collections/patriotic-melodies/articles-and-essays/over-there/ Nora Bayes https://ragpiano.com/perform/nbayes.shtml Levy Sheet Music Collection https://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/ Ball State University Sheet Music Collection https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/collection/ShtMus/search Connecticut College Sheet Music Collection https://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/sheetmusic/ Yanks Film (1979) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080157/ Yanks Weekend (Saddleworth) https://www.facebook.com/groups/416876551672249/?locale=en_GB Patricia Hammond - Songs of the Great War https://patriciahammond.com/cd-songs-of-the-great-war/ Patricia Hammond - Over There https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94BuiFuj9DE Johnson's Baby Shampoo Advert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV7DFrLxeUg Johnny Get Your Gun (1886) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PC9klhZf0A Yankee Doodle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_Doodle Macaroni Wig https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaroni_(fashion) I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy (James Cagney 1942) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKeYS1P9j1c Arthur Sullivan - The Lost Chord (1888) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9L-L6X4xBY Phoebe Teaches Joey French - Friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRaEiEFarU4 Stars and Stripes For Ever (Piccolo Feature!) https://youtu.be/i9o6412lwGA?si=x01A9stb1LlSj54W&t=115 You're a Grand Old Flag (James Cagey 1942) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56qQYwOmkXw Over There - Glenn Miller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs6mxSJiz9A EastEnders Sing-a-long (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAfknFpWbng EastEnders Sing-a-long (Part 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbh0Eqz0bU8 EastEnders Sing-a-long (Part 3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ6kpt5sl1w EastEnders Sing-a-long (Part 4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9_msS7xjuc Max Bygraves and the Eastenders Cast on The Royal Variety Performance (1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML0Q3AhaQJg Stay Down Here Where You Belong (Tom and Patricia Hammond) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoGc3O07WPM&t=5s CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:53 Catch Up 03:09 O = Over There 04:16 George M Cohan 09:02 Cohan's Legacy and Influence on Musical Theatre 12:50 Cohan's Death 13:11 The Origins of the Song 15:06 Nora Bayes 21:55 Discussing the Sheet Music 25:43 When Did We First Hear It? 27:24 Discussing the Lyrics 31:34 Discussing the Music 33:18 Discussing Recordings: Nora Bayes 36:00 Enrico Carouso 38:13 Billy Murray 39:50 The Peerless Quartet 44:06 Which Is Our Favourite? 45:14 Other Recommendations 50:54 Mentioned in Dispatches 51:21 Teaser for Next Week SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.  

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the poignant and poetic "Now Is the Hour", a wartime farewell song which started life in New Zealand. They trace the tune's journey from the 1913 piano piece "Swiss Cradle Song" through its Maori adaptation as "Po Atarau", to its powerful role in farewelling ANZAC soldiers and its eventual transformation into the global hit we know today. Alongside Gracie Fields' famous rendition, the episode spotlights the many competing recordings that flooded the charts in 1948, including versions by Bing Crosby, Margaret Whiting and many more. Lili also shares her deep admiration for Gracie Fields, tracing her extraordinary life from Rochdale to Capri, including her tireless wartime service, a battle with serious illness and the controversies that followed her across the Atlantic. REFERENCES TankFest 2025 https://tankmuseum.org/ Capel Military Show https://www.capelmilitaryshow.com/ The People's Mosquito https://www.peoplesmosquito.org.uk/ https://www.peoplesmosquito.org.uk/2025/06/24/ibccdedication/ Gracie Field's http://graciefields.org/wordpress/ Sally in our Alley https://youtu.be/QdJxfECY4aM?si=3Ohm-SPp7r6UCE_n Gracie sings "Sally" on the Royal Variety Performance (1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoaHT3JMu4k Shipyard Sally https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIOAlMZRSU Little Man in a Bowler Hat http://graciefields.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Strube.jpg La Canzone del Mare (Capri) https://www.lacanzonedelmare.com/ Now Is The Hour - History of the Various Versions https://www.folksong.org.nz/poatarau/ Red White and Navy Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMoykfXymaw&list=RDtMoykfXymaw&start_radio=1 Rolling wheels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aly2h-KXDyk&list=RDaly2h-KXDyk&start_radio=1 Maori Battalion March to Victory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXUrSnM5Q2I&list=RDkXUrSnM5Q2I&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvEAggml5co For We Are the Boys of the Southern Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6odUsiIldzU&list=RD6odUsiIldzU&start_radio=1 Songs We Sang - Les Cleveland https://rnzaoc.com/2019/08/23/the-songs-we-sang/   Sons of Gallipoli https://youtu.be/N19p71z5iVI?si=A3tvI1eYH2XCrEid Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda, Iowa https://www.glennmiller.org/festival Twinwood Festival https://twinwoodevents.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Catch Up 03:03 N = Now Is The Hour 03:49 Gracie Fields 04:25 Gracie's Early Years 05:15 Gracie's Rise to Fame 06:34 Gracie's Marriage to Archie Pitt 07:38 "Sally in our Alley" 09:58 Gracie's Charity Work 11:25 Gracie's Health Struggles and Public Support 17:11 Gracie's Return to the Stage and Wartime Work 19:28 Marriage to Monty Banks 21:33 Gracie's Post-War Career22:04 Marriage to Boris Alperovici 22:26 Gracie's "Miss Marple" 23:41 Life in Capri and Celebrity Connections 25:08 Gracie's Final Years 25:58 The Origins of "Now Is The Hour" 30:00 Gracie's Discovery of the Song 32:41 Other Post-War Recordings 33:25 Discussing the Sheet Music 35:28 Discussing the Lyrics 35:55 Lyrics and Their Cultural Significance 37:06 Discussing the Music 40:24 Discussing Recordings: Gracie Fields 42:18 Bing Crosby 44:11 Vera Lynn 45:06 Margaret Whiting 46:06 Buddy Clarke 47:28 Eddie Howard 48:43 Kate Smith 49:12 Our Favourite Recording? 50:19 Recommendations for Further Listening 52:50 Mentioned in Dispatches 55:14 Teaser for Next Episode 56:24 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of The A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore one of the most iconic and romantic tunes of the wartime era - Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade." They trace the song's evolution from a jazzy instrumental to a timeless anthem of love and longing, and reflect on the life and legacy of bandleader Glenn Miller, from his early days milking cows to buy a trombone, to his meteoric rise with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and his mysterious disappearance over the English Channel in 1944. Along the way, they delve into the technical brilliance behind the "Miller Sound," the influence of composer and teacher Joseph Schillinger, and the song's haunting ability to evoke warm summer nights and faraway loves. Lili and Tom also discuss Miller's wartime service, his ambitious efforts to modernise military music, and the immense morale-boosting power of his performances for Allied troops in Europe. The episode is filled with musical gems - from lesser-known early recordings and rival versions by Count Basie, Gene Krupa and Dick Todd, to behind-the-scenes stories of collaborations with the likes of Al Bowlly, the Nicholas Brothers, and Dorothy Dandridge. As always, Lili and Tom share personal memories, historical trivia, and their infectious passion for the music that helped people laugh, cry, and carry on. Don't miss this tender and toe-tapping tribute to a wartime classic and a bandleader whose music still serenades us under the moonlight. REFERENCES Royal Hospital Chelsea https://chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/ Siren Tickets https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/lili-redman-siren Moonlight Serenade (in Sun Valley Serenade 1941) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmvsUo4XnQM Jumpin' Jive - The Nicholas Brothers - Stormy Weather (1943) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8 Sun Valley Serenade (1941) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnfyeup29B0 Chattanooga Choo Choo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDgwsMqF-6k St Louis Blues (as a March) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFR3HMWOQ4A Twinwood Festival https://twinwoodevents.com/ RAF Twinwood Farm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Twinwood_Farm Moonlight Serenade (Sheet Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LMNH8TKzo4 Lyceum Theatre / Ballroom http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/LyceumTheatre.htm CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:52 Catch Up 02:25 An Announcement 03:06 M = Moonlight Serenade 04:12 Glenn Miller 10:28 The Nicholas Brothers 13:09 Miller Releases "Moonlight Serenade" 16:47 Miller's Military Service 22:45 Miller's Work in England 27:39 The Tragic Fate of Glenn Miller 30:39 Discussing the Sheet Music 32:24 Discussing the Lyrics and Music 38:21 The Creation of the Miller Sound 42:26 Chart Success and Reception 44:33 Discussing Recordings 45:09 Dick Todd and the Three Reasons 46:00 Jan Savitt: the "The Stokowski of Swing" 46:24 Count Basie (with Helen Humes) 48:00 Gene Krupa 48:15 Our Favourite Recordings? 50:40 Mentioned in Dispatches 51:49 Teaser for Next Episode 52:14 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.  

In this episode, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the rich history and emotional impact of wartime songs, focusing on the iconic "Lili Marlene".  They discuss its origins, adaptations and the various artists who have performed it, including Marlene Dietrich and Lale Anderson. The conversation delves into the song's significance for soldiers during World War II and its lasting legacy in music history. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN REFERENCES Lauder @ Hoxton Hall https://hoxtonhall.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660809 East Kirkby Airfield https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/ Down at the Old Bull and Bush - History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1NwbuVzoRg Bombs On England („Bomben auf Engelland") - Norbert Schultz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH9sHgQSwQ4 Lale Anderson - Song of the Young Soldier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM1Wac7sd-c The Biggest Aspidistra in the World - Gracie Fields https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHN-ZQzkJJU With a Lamppost Attached to My Mac - Paul O'Grady (as Lily Savage) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjiWfVHB3Fo You Gotta Get a Gimmick - Cilla Black, Barbara Windsor and Lily Savage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LOIGfjcxZE Allo Allo - Lili Marlene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xOfPIckAtk Marlene Dietrich - Musical Saw (film) https://youtu.be/07esLvRHJPA?si=3mH-9u5ApEpaRBMa Marlene Dietrich - Music Saw (audio) https://youtu.be/zo97E2H2Ec8 We'll Never Forget Our Boys https://digitalnz.org/records/32376509 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 04:48 L = Lili Marlene 07:13 The Impact of Lili Marlene on Soldiers 11:24 The Controversy Surrounding the Song 13:30 The Evolution of 'Lili Marlene' 15:22 Marlene Dietrich's Impact on Soldiers 18:10 Discussing the Sheet Music 19:07 Where Did We First Hear This Song? 20:18 Discussing the Lyrics 24:10 Parodies and Variations of the Song 28:45 Marlene Dietrich: Icon and Entertainer 32:07 Discussing the Music 33:23 The Freedom of Interpretation in Music 34:10 Discussing Recordings: Lale Anderson 34:42 The Global Popularity of 'Lili Marlene' 5:23 The Beauty of Language in Song 36:14 Diverse Versions of 'Lili Marlene' 37:57 Theatricality in Musical Interpretations 39:34 Unexpected Artists and Their Contributions 40:42 Hildegard's Unique Take on 'Lili Marlene' 43:29 Marlene Dietrich's Iconic Performance 45:07 Which Are Our Favourites? 46:36 Personal Favorites and Final Thoughts 47:59 Mentioned in Dispatches 49:15 Teaser for Next Week SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of the A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine discuss Ivor Novello's 1914 hit "Keep the Home Fires Burning".  They explore Novello's life and WW1 service, his collaboration with lyricist Lena Guilbert Ford and her tragic death in a Zepplin raid on London in 1918.  Alongside this their conversation covers the sad tale of WW1 poet and composer Ivor Gurney and Novello's connection to another WW1 poet, Seigfied Sassoon. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN REFERENCES Mr Fogg's Tavern Sing-a-long https://www.mr-foggs.com/event/tavern-cockney-sing-a-long/ Ivor Novello - Blue Plaque https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/ivor-novello/ Ivor Novello - Biography / Locations https://britainunlimited.com/ivor-novello/ Ivor Gurney - Biography https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/world-war-i-articles/ivor-gurney-composer-poet-soldier/ Heytesbury House in Wiltshire (home to Sassoon and Gatty) https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1198088 Pics of Ivor's West End Flat https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/heritage-architect-creates-west-end-home-for-cameron-mackintosh/5097491.article Till the Boys Come Home - Roger Foss https://www.amazon.co.uk/Till-Boys-Come-Home-British/dp/0750960663 Heytesbury House in Wiltshire (Sassoon's Home) https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1198088 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Opening Chat 01:50 K = Keep the Home Fires Burning 02:57 The Life of Ivor Novello 10:07 The Tragic Story of Ivor Gurney 14:09 Novello in London 17:06 Lena Guilbert Ford's Contribution 19:20 The Premiere of 'Keep the Homefires Burning' 20:43 The Song's Impact and Reception 21:32 Siegfried Sassoon and Ivor Novello's Connection 22:06 Siegried Sassoon 25:49 Ivor Novello's Post-War Success 26:57 Novello's Military Service in WW1 29:48 Discussing the Sheet Music 31:31 Discussing the Lyrics 34:05 Discussing the Music 36:26 Discussing Recordings - Frederick Wheeler 37:37 Stanley Kirkby 40:19 John McCormack 42:11 Olive Gilbert 42:53 Our Favourite Recordings 44:20 If You Liked That You'll Like This ... 46:15 Mentioned in Dispatches 49:59 A Teaser for Next Week 50:24 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode of the A to Z of Wartime Song, hosts Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the rich history of wartime songs, focusing on Vesta Tilley's 1907 hit "Jolly Good Luck to the Girl Who Loves a Soldier".  Along the way they discuss the life of Vesta Tilley, the use of Music Hall in recruitment for Kitchener's Army in WWI and highlight a number of the trailblazing male impersonators and their contributions to the Music Hall. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN REFERENCES Melton Mowbray 1940s Festival https://www.facebook.com/1940sMeltonMowbray/ Vesta Tilley https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp64790/vesta-tilley-matilda-alice-nee-powles-lady-de-frece Vesta's Dandy Style https://www.magnetmanchester.org/dandy-style-vesta-tilley-patrick/2023/3/8/dandy-style-vesta-tilley-patrick Algy or the Piccadilly Johnny with the Little Glass Eye https://folksongandmusichall.com/index.php/algy-or-the-piccadilly-johnny-with-the-little-glass-eye/ Mark Sheridan Memorial https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25931453/mark-sheridan/photo Mark Sheridan Biography https://musichallalice.wordpress.com/2021/01/15/a-comedians-tragedy/ The Pals Battalions of WWI https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-pals-battalions-of-the-first-world-war The Jingo Song https://folksongandmusichall.com/index.php/macdermotts-war-song/ Ella Shields sings Adeline https://youtu.be/4jopFBMCouY?si=2EScTDLxuxSBYgwN Burlington Bertie from Bow - Anita Harris (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGNutjop1g0   Ella Shields / Nellie Wallace Memorial Plaque https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6305183/ella-shields Hetty King Documentary - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNx_n2uKiTk Hetty King Documentary - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qlw6o8uf84 Hetty King Documentary - Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6CXCW1Nuss Maggie Smith sings "I'll Make a Man of You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1d2TWaw41k CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:51 Opening Chat 02:04 J = Jolly Good Luck to the Girl Who Loves a Soldier 03:12 Vesta Tilley: A Biography 10:20 Discussing the Song 12:34 Mark Sheridan 18:57 Fred W. Leigh and Kenneth Lyle 21:25 Music Hall and Recruitment in WWI 24:32 The Impact of Pals Battalions on Communities 27:09 The Sheet Music 28:19 How Did We Discover the Song 30:07 The Jingoistic Nature of War Songs 32:57 The Evolution of Performance Styles 34:39 If You Liked That You'll Like This 34:57 Ella Shields 39:56 Hetty King 46:08 Mentioned In Dispatches 47:06 A Clue for Next Week SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode, hosts Tom Carradine and Lili Redman delve into the emotional and historical significance of the wartime song 'I'll Be Seeing You.' They explore its origins, the songwriters behind it and its impact during World War II. Their conversation highlights various interpretations and recordings of the song, emphasizing its universal themes of love, loss and hope. Through their musical analysis and personal anecdotes, the hosts bring to life the enduring legacy of this classic ballad. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN REFERENCES Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome https://www.stowmaries.org.uk/ I'll Be Seeing You - Film (1944) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCLBcHf71Rc Secret Love - Doris Day https://youtu.be/H8P_p7dB2dw?si=9DZr-7lvbV-NNXyn Mahler's Third Symphony Last Movement (Listen at 1:04) https://youtu.be/M622tyRUYKg?si=N5zH3KL_CZkYVVsz&t=64 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Opening Catch Up 02:03 I = I'll Be Seeing You 07:22 Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal 13:21 The Sheet Music 14:46 Discovering the Song 17:04 Discussing the Lyrics 19:04 Universal Themes in Love Songs 23:35 Discussing the Music 29:15 Recordings - Dick Todd / Bing Crosby 34:36 Tommy Dorsey (with Frank Sinatra) 36:03 Billie Holiday 39:35 Joe Loss (with Harry Kaye) 41:17 Anne Shelton and Stanley Black 43:08 Ambrose 43:44 Our Favourites? 46:11 Other Listening Recommendations 49:19 Mentioned in Dispatches 50:44 A Clue for Next Week SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.

In this episode, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the significance of wartime songs, focusing on "The Handsome Territorial".  They delve into the life of the songwriters Jimmy Kennedy and Michael Carr, the evolution of the Hokey Cockey and the controversies surrounding it's origins.  They look at the other popular dance crazes of the 1940s, analyze the music and lyrics of "The Handsome Territorial" and reflect on why it has faded from public memory. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN REFERENCES The Loyal Enemy - Short Film https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35706430/ https://www.meltontimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/village-transformed-into-wartime-movie-set-5109722 https://www.meltontimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/wartime-movie-to-be-filmed-at-historic-hall-near-melton-4994460 Jimmy Kennedy Biography https://www.amazon.co.uk/Man-Wrote-Teddy-Bears-Picnic/dp/1456778110 Nat Gonella Memorial https://outgress.com/portals/nat-gonella-memorial.1256224/ Tom's Scone Video https://youtu.be/PowjfRG1eGE?si=ib9vV2DDUcXMLmIR CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and Catch Up 04:36 H = The Handsome Territorial 07:38 The Life of Jimmy Kennedy 09:15 London's Tin Pan Alley 11:11 Lawrence Wright - Music Publisher 14:38 "The Teddy Bear's Picnic" and others 17:27 The Cokey Cokey 26:30 Jimmy Kennedy - Continued 27:24 Michael Carr 28:56 Discussing the Sheet Music Cover 30:01 C. L. Heimann and Novelty Dance Crazes 35:28 Music and Lyric Analysis 41:44 Discussing Recordings 48:57 If You Liked That You'll Like This ... 55:18 Mentioned in Dispatches59:13 Teaser for Next Week 59:50 Outro SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.  

In this episode, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the significance of wartime songs, focusing on 'Good Night Children, Everywhere' and the legacy of Vera Lynn.  They discuss her early career, her contribution to entertaining the troops in WW2 and her rise to become the "forces sweetheart".  Along the way their conversion delves into the experiences of child evacuees, an analysis of the song and the many recordings which are available and even the first polyphonic synthesiser, which featured on two of Lynn's iconic recordings. To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN REFERENCES London Easter Parade 2025 Pics https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10160599002620855&type=3 London Easter Parade 2026 Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/996153819354742/ Sousaphone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sousaphone Howard Baker - "the gig king" http://www.mgthomas.co.uk/dancebands/Musicians/MusicianPages/Howard%20Baker.htm Lady Sarah Spencer Churchill's Coming Out Party https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/145374512 New Hippodrome Coventry https://www.chestercinemas.co.uk/hippodrome-theatre-coventry/ Hammond Novachord http://www.novachord.co.uk/ "We'll Meet Again" played on a Novachord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMEuibX4c04&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD Brick Lane Music Hall https://www.bricklanemusichall.co.uk/ Princess Elizabeth Recording https://youtu.be/VJI9LPFQth4 Chick Henderson's Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56531651/henderson-rowntree Gracie Field's "Goonight Children, Everywhere" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnGkZJKpzk4 Gert and Daisy (Elsie and Doris Walters) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izt-8xg-f08 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Wartime Songs 01:11 Intro 02:07 Catch Up 03:52 G = Goodnight Children, Everywhere 06:13 The Life and Career of Vera Lynn 08:01 Howard Baker: The Gig King 13:44 Vera Lynn's Rise to Fame 14:05 Bert Ambrose and his Orchestra 18:17 The RAF Squadronaires 20:20 Vera Lynn's Contributions During WW2 22:06 Vera's Recording Career 23:01 The Hammond Novachord 24:26 The Legacy of "We'll Meet Again" and "White Cliffs of Dover" 27:02 Vera on the Wireless 29:07 Evacuation of Children During WWII32:29 The Reality of Cleanliness During War 34:42 Mixed Experiences of Evacuation 36:35 Discussing the Sheet Music 39:21 Musical and Lyric Analysis 42:52 Discussing Recordings - Joe Loss 44:08 Chick Henderson 47:15 Gracie Fields 47:41 Elsie and Doris Waters 49:36 Ambrose 49:58 Vera Lynn 52:01 Which Is Our Favourite Version? 53:02 Other Listening Recommendations 56:35 Mentioned in Dispatches SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS You can follow the podcast on social media: http://instagram.com/warsongspod https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod Find more information about Lili Redman here: https://liliredman.com/https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/ https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil Or Tom Carradine here: https://www.tomcarradine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine CONTACT THE PODCAST If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches". LISTENING LINKS Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318 If you've enjoyed this episode Lili and Tom would be grateful if you'd leave a review and make sure you've subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll never miss an episode.