Songs+of+WWI

=﻿ SONGS OF WORLD WAR I = ===Leo. Feist, Inc. published an article stating the points of A Nation that sings can never be beaten, America's war songs are spreading throughout the world and are being hailed as an omen of victory, songs are to a nation's spirit what ammunition is to a nation's army, the producer of songs is an ammunition maker, and there isn't anything in the world that will raise a soldiers spirits like a good, catchy marching tune. ===

LISTEN TO SONGS FROM WORLD WAR I > http://www.firstworldwar.com/audio/1914.htm
Over There - George M. Cohan -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCslDqT8vHo&feature=related It's a Long Way to the Tipperary - Jack Judge > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPk21C0Wpkg&feature=related Zombie - The Cranberries --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_-x6OdPvwk 21 guns - Green Day --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG0n3vdBmiQ&feature=fvst

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﻿ As you know, music contributes to any main event, especially during the first world war. Music from WWI varies in styles, some lyrics describe hardships of battle, patriotism,death, soldiers, and life in the trenches. In the song "Over There" written by George M. Cohan a line of lyrics state " Over there, over there. Send the word over there - that the yanks are coming." Another song "It's a Long Way to the Tipperary" written by Jack Judge a line of lyrics state "It's a long way to Tipperary, To the sweetest girl I know! Goodbye Piccadilly,Farewell Leicester Square,It's a long long way to Tipperary, But my heart's right there." Some say that the music of World War I actually helped win win the war, by helping the people deal with the horrors and fears of war. There were songs about all different parts of war. American music had more of a romantic and anti-war sentiment, until 1915 when the Luistania sunk and many civilians died. The sinking of the RMS Luistania was an event that triggered the World War I, therefore many American composers began thinking about songs pertained to war and violence. In 1916 the Americans were revved up & fully supportive from all the songs about war. President Wilson stayed indifferent towards the war for a full year. The United States finally declared war in April of 1917. This is when most American music changed to be more war oriented. Leo Fiest Inc. had published the article entitled "Music will help win the war" (pictured above.) Many other companies decided to make other slogans such as "Food will win the war, Don't waste i published by Jos. Stern. Stern also separated the music/songs of World War I into groups, Ballad, Stirring, Appealing, Comic, Cheer-Up, and Victory type. There are hundreds of thousands of different styles of music in 21st century and I found it very interesting to learn about earlier styles of music and where some of the genres of music nowadays may have originated from. I also find it fascinating how some of my favorite songs I listen to pertain or promote awareness or prevention of war or terrorism, such as Zombies - The Cranberries, 21 guns - Green day. ======

 http://parlorsongs.com/issues/2004-4/thismonth/feature.php  http://parlorsongs.com/insearch/worldwar1/ww1no1.php p.s I really enjoyed this assignment, I think we should do more activities like this on the internet! IT'S SUPER COOL :) <3 Micki Pittman :)