tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post884933429337409332..comments2024-03-29T09:18:21.305-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Debbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88545710176764353352013-05-17T16:51:08.035-04:002013-05-17T16:51:08.035-04:00I know I'm too late to enter the giveaway, but...I know I'm too late to enter the giveaway, but did want to read your article. I was a child during WWII, but as a teen the songs were still on the movies, etc. There was emotional depth to those songs as well as musical beauty. Too bad we don't have such today. I'd love to read your book, too. http://chatwithvera.blogspot.comVera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-20935021210070002112013-05-15T12:47:30.767-04:002013-05-15T12:47:30.767-04:00Hi, Anne... absolutely love your subject of women ...Hi, Anne... absolutely love your subject of women test pilots in WWII, it will be hard to wait for that one. You can count on me as an influencer and spotlights over on my "Lilly's Book Club" for whenever the time comes around, too. I've written things in this era, as well, and enjoyed many days listening to old radio broadcasts as a means of "time traveling" back to those times. My favorite song is "Apple Blossom Time" (Harry James and the Andrews Sisters, 1941). <br /><br />Recently, while I was visiting my dad, who was a radio operator on one of the Liberty ships and is now in an Alzheimer's facility, a gentleman with an accordion came to entertain the residents with dozens of those very songs. It was the most amazing thing! Many of the people I had passed by day after day in a near comatose state, were smiling, clapping, and tapping their feet. Suddenly, Dad raised his hands and flagged over one of the nurses, who thought he must need something that couldn't wait. When she helped him stand up to take him out of the room, he began to shuffle his feet... he wanted to dance! So, she shuffled right along with him through the rest of the song, and they both had such fun it splashed onto everybody. Almost like a ripple of love and unity moving over that usually dark pond. Yes, I believe there is something so good and uplifting in those old songs that they can still touch even the quietest of hearts. Maybe it's hope? Whatever it is, it's wonderful.<br /><br />So, glad you have it in your heart to bring some of these things back to life, and I'm sure ANGEL WITH STEEL WINGS will be a blessing to many!<br /><br />LillyLilly Maytreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749276313502544046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-13448103399625652042013-05-15T11:54:07.591-04:002013-05-15T11:54:07.591-04:00Gwendolyn Gage was randomly selected to win a copy...Gwendolyn Gage was randomly selected to win a copy of A Texas Christmas Mystery. Gwen, I'll send you an email for your address. Thanks again for visiting.Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69062520463365890202013-05-15T11:45:14.674-04:002013-05-15T11:45:14.674-04:00Hi Kim,
I sing in a 150 voice choir every Sunday a...Hi Kim,<br />I sing in a 150 voice choir every Sunday and one of the highlights of my week is Thursday night practice and Sunday Morning worship with Spiritual songs. Singing is a spirit pick-up for sure! Those old songs of WWII express so many emotional themes. Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36733321113599446452013-05-15T11:42:07.276-04:002013-05-15T11:42:07.276-04:00Hi Maxie, So nice to hear your memories! You'r...Hi Maxie, So nice to hear your memories! You're a child of the Greatest Generation. You have some strong memories. Many of the WWII songs lasted into the 1950s I think. I just read a magazine article about Doris Day and she sang Sentimental Journey. Good to meet you here. Every 14th day of the month I'll be sharing either about the WWII war days or about Scottish history. Both are close to my heart. Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-77575240116394849222013-05-15T11:36:23.728-04:002013-05-15T11:36:23.728-04:00Hi Christina, Bugle Boy seems to be a great favori...Hi Christina, Bugle Boy seems to be a great favorite as well as I'll Be Home For Christmas and I'll Be Seeing You. Lovely songs.Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-83334134130135189452013-05-15T11:35:19.379-04:002013-05-15T11:35:19.379-04:00Hi Richard, Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree Wit...Hi Richard, Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree With Anyone Else But Me was my mother's favorite song! I'm so happy to hear it was your favorite as well! Thanks for visiting!Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-85786801597319667872013-05-15T11:34:00.675-04:002013-05-15T11:34:00.675-04:00Hi Kay, I love I'll Be Seeing You as well. But...Hi Kay, I love I'll Be Seeing You as well. But all the songs I've heard are so very good. I Love them.Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-64810117691032490142013-05-15T11:32:59.101-04:002013-05-15T11:32:59.101-04:00Hi Janalyn, I haven't heard all these songs ei...Hi Janalyn, I haven't heard all these songs either, but they are great aren't they? Nice to see you here! Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-6463569126736608382013-05-15T00:03:39.005-04:002013-05-15T00:03:39.005-04:00I'm sure I've heard some of those in movie...I'm sure I've heard some of those in movies but not enough to recognize them. I do love music though. It lifts my spirits so I can see how it would lift others up.<br /><br />Kim LitlePokie(at)aol(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91928576699478525012013-05-14T23:58:56.659-04:002013-05-14T23:58:56.659-04:00I love all of these songs and heard and sang them ...I love all of these songs and heard and sang them many times through my life. My oldest brother was a medic in WWll. Also had 3 brother-in-laws, and several friends and cousins in this war, several giving their lives helping to win this war. Hard to pick a favorite when I loved all of these, but guess will pick Sentimental Journey and I'll be home for Christmas. Songs with so much feelings. Thats when some of the best songs were written. We lived in Houston then so my dad could work in the shipyard. My sisters used to meet guys at the USO and invite several to our house for Sunday dinner. I remember this well, tho I was only 9 and 10 at the time. I would love this Christmas book. MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)commaudemaxine@gmail.co,https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612461543816484090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-7906918474102022782013-05-14T22:51:11.767-04:002013-05-14T22:51:11.767-04:00I'Ve heard of a few. I always enjoyed listenin...I'Ve heard of a few. I always enjoyed listening to Bugle Boy. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Anne.Christina Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04002231264150528628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80835248576243283352013-05-14T22:26:18.017-04:002013-05-14T22:26:18.017-04:00I still love, "Don't Sit under the Apple ...I still love, "Don't Sit under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else But Me." And everything by Tex Beneke and Spike Jones.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05567101636244536090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33037438972217419402013-05-14T18:49:58.797-04:002013-05-14T18:49:58.797-04:00I grew up hearing so many of those songs. One of m...I grew up hearing so many of those songs. One of my favorites was I'll Be Seeing You. I also love I'll Be Home for Christmas. Thank you for the interesting post!<br />may_dayzee (at) yahoo (dot) comKayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-23718732480251795402013-05-14T18:02:59.032-04:002013-05-14T18:02:59.032-04:00Hi, Anne. The only one I've heard is the newer...Hi, Anne. The only one I've heard is the newer version of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. The titles all sound interesting, though.Janalyn Voigt, escape into creative worlds of fiction.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16233710536302581735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-40186267772690462552013-05-14T17:58:03.368-04:002013-05-14T17:58:03.368-04:00Hi Merry, What a lovely name you have. I must find...Hi Merry, What a lovely name you have. I must find a CD and listen to Be Careful It's My Heart. That's one of the few 1940s songs I haven't yet heard. Thanks for visiting.Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89788721277406205992013-05-14T17:56:52.471-04:002013-05-14T17:56:52.471-04:00Hi Kathleen, how fortunate you were to have your f...Hi Kathleen, how fortunate you were to have your father's music right in your own home! I had to rely on streo and CDs. It's Been A Long, Long Time is a beautiful piece.Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-64320575269920108442013-05-14T17:53:03.314-04:002013-05-14T17:53:03.314-04:00Thanks, Anne. I look forward to seeing you again. ...Thanks, Anne. I look forward to seeing you again. I can tell you the words of the song, but don't ask me to sing it with the voice I have today. :)Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34623319265196345672013-05-14T17:04:18.167-04:002013-05-14T17:04:18.167-04:00I love the music from this era! My favorite is Be ...I love the music from this era! My favorite is Be Careful It's My Heart sung by Bing Crosby, it is such a romantic song.<br />worthy2bpraised at gmail dot comMerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501893347195105854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27704608931799402912013-05-14T15:44:23.159-04:002013-05-14T15:44:23.159-04:00It's Been A Long, Long Time ~ My daddy played ...It's Been A Long, Long Time ~ My daddy played that on our baby grand piano when I was a little girl ~ Moonlight Becomes You, Moonlight Serenade, and my very favorite Clair de Lune ~ 1890 French for Moonlight... beautiful music<br />Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House<br />lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]netLane Hill Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952459499802207852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-21601416310513240592013-05-14T15:24:58.511-04:002013-05-14T15:24:58.511-04:00Hi Eliza, Those songs are so different from the on...Hi Eliza, Those songs are so different from the ones today, and I think there are many people who miss the quality of the music. Nice to see you here visiting again!Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-26184067840877091702013-05-14T15:22:42.525-04:002013-05-14T15:22:42.525-04:00Hi Donn, lovely to see you here. Yep the words and...Hi Donn, lovely to see you here. Yep the words and music of the songs were great. I recognize the name Vaughan Monroe and of course the name of the song "When the Lights Go On Again" and what the song was all about, but that's one of the few songs I haven't heard. Do you know of a CD or a movie where that song is sung? Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-84282618616221505582013-05-14T15:19:00.312-04:002013-05-14T15:19:00.312-04:00Hi Sandy, Did you learn how to jitterbug? I'm ...Hi Sandy, Did you learn how to jitterbug? I'm so glad your dad survived Pearl Harbor. I so love evoking memories. I'll be doing so again on this blog. I write about the WWII era and Scotland during the final days of the Highland Clans, so stay tuned (as they used to say on the radio).Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33892844371724889592013-05-14T15:15:44.675-04:002013-05-14T15:15:44.675-04:00Hi Cass,
You brought tears to my eyes. You were th...Hi Cass,<br />You brought tears to my eyes. You were there. I'm so glad your Dad came home. So many of those pilots did not. I can picture your mother jitterbugging with prayers in her heart for her dear husband. I'll remember you as an influencer. Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-49996286693526040142013-05-14T15:12:26.846-04:002013-05-14T15:12:26.846-04:00Hi Bonnie, It is hard to pick a favorite. I haven&...Hi Bonnie, It is hard to pick a favorite. I haven't heard all the songs either, but the ones I've heard really stay with you. They are so easy to sing and dance to. And the message each carries is so direct, no quibbling as to its meaning. Nice to meet you here. Anne Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033138385514434006noreply@blogger.com