Acton COA Presents: Music of World War II, Vol 2 with John Clark

This second volume of World War II songs highlights another batch of tunes so familiar to those who lived through the war, beginning with A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square and The Shrine of St Cecilia. Immediately following the Japanese attack, songs of strength and confidence appeared on the American Hit Parade, including Remember Pearl Harbor, We Must Be Vigilant and We Did It Before, We Can Do It Again. During the war there were hit songs that celebrated branches of the service like What Did You Do in the Infantry? and He Wears a Pair of Silver Wings. At war’s end in 1945, there were songs that welcomed soldiers home, like Sentimental Journey and It’s Been a Long, Long Time. Featured artists include the Andrews Sisters, the Song Spinners, Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Harry James, Sammy Kaye, Vera Lynn, June Christy, Dinah Shore and Doris Day. Prior to his career as a high school and adult education teacher, John Clark worked in music publishing in Nashville. He enjoys sharing his passion for music at senior centers and senior residences. Open to out-of-towners 60+ for free this month in honor of Veterans Day