{"product_id":"ost-dads-army-music-from-the-television-series","title":"OST: Dad's Army - Music from the Television Series","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThis popular 72 minute, 26 track CD album features original music from the classic BBC comedy series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDad's Army\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the immortal theme song performed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBud Flanagan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as popular songs from the 1930s and 1940s. All tracks have been carefully remastered using modern digital technology. The CD runs for 75 minutes and is fully authorized by the BBC. Booklet includes full recording details and liner notes by James Hayward. Also available as a digital download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBud Flanagan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLUE SKIES ARE 'ROUND THE CORNER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack Hylton and his Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE KING IS STILL IN LONDON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIGGERTY BOO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoe Loss and his Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEEP YOUNG \u0026amp; BEAUTIFUL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry Roy and his Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIT'S A HAP-HAP-HAPPY DAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eArthur Askey, with Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLET THE PEOPLE SING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeraldo and his Orchestra. Vocal by Evelyn Lane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALLING ALL WORKERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eEric Coates and Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eI'VE GOT MY EYES ON YOU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmbrose and his Orchestra. Vocal by Jack Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOLS RUSH IN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarroll Gibbons and his Orchestra. Vocal by Anne Lenner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePENNIES FROM HEAVEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmbrose and his Orchestra. Vocal by Sam Browne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRUN RABBIT RUN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmbrose and his Orchestra. Vocal by Jack Cooper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWISH ME LUCK (AS YOU WAVE ME GOODBYE)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGracie Fields\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenry Hall and his Orchestra, with Chorus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DEVIL'S GALOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Williams and his Concert Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLORDS OF THE AIR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarold Williams and Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eADOLF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eI CAME, I SAW, I CONGA'D\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNat Gonella and his New Georgians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOLLOW THE WHITE LINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eArthur Riscoe and Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEY LITTLE HEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBunny Doyle with Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHEN THEY SOUND THE LAST 'ALL CLEAR'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVera Lynn with Mantovani's Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLESS 'EM ALL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHERE'LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack Payne and his Orchestra. Vocal by Robert Ashley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFURIOSO No. 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Crawford Light Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER? (MARCH)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerformed by the Grand Massed Bands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleevenote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe immortal BBC television comedy series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDad's Army\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ran for over 80 episodes between 1968 and 1977, as well as spawning a feature film, a radio series and a West End musical. Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, it established Captain Mainwaring, Segeant Wilson, Corporal Jones and Privates Pike, Godfrey, Walker and Frazer as comedy legends, spawning half a dozen deathless catchphrases such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Don't panic!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Stupid boy\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to drawing on his own experience as a youthful Home Guard in Barnes and Watford between 1940-1943 (reflected in the character of Pike), Jimmy Perry elected to use period music rather than library material, which is often somewhat sterile. This decision was also influenced by budgetary restrictions at the BBC - and thank goodness, since the use of nostalgic vintage recordings added immeasurably to the success and popularity of the show. A BBC survey as early as 1968 confirmed that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"attention to detail and the inclusion of excerpts from wartime songs add greatly to the atmosphere of authenticity.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn this popular CD you will hear many of the best songs featured in the nine series filmed, as well as rare incidental music, and the immortal theme written by Jimmy Perry, and sung by Bud Flanagan. Said Jimmy Perry: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It didn't take me long to write Mr Hitler. I often tell people that I just put together a lot of wartime songs. This isn't quite true, but once I had decided on my theme - the brave defiance of the British people against one of the most evil forces the world has known - the words seemed to come quite easily. I sorted out the melody and then I contacted Derek Taverner to put the whole thing together for me.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The song (together with the end title version, performed by the Band of the Coldstream Guards) was recorded at BBC Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, in February 1968.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf Bud Flanagan, David Croft recalled: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We were very lucky to get him. It turned out he'd never recorded a song that he hadn't actually sung before. In the end that signature tune was an accumulation of about eight takes pieced together.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three months later Flanagan died, and a great music hall legend passed into the hall of fame. In 1970 the song won a richly deserved Ivor Novello award for best signature tune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnotated tracklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBud Flanagan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Jimmy Perry and Derek Taverner. Published by Veronica Music Ltd. Originally released as a single on Pye Records in 1969.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLUE SKIES ARE 'ROUND THE CORNER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Hylton and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vocal by Evelyn Lane. Written by Hugh Charles\/Ross Parker. Published by Dash Music Co Limited. First published in 1938. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommand Decision\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Blue Skies was written at the time of the Munich Crisis, at a time when it was hoped that war might be avoided. The partnership of Charles and Parker is best known for the evergreen song We'll Meet Again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE KING IS STILL IN LONDON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by R Hunter\/H Charles. Published by Dash Music Co Ltd. First published in 1941. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBattle School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Royal Train\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The song is an affectionate tribute to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, who remained in residence at Buckingham Palace during the Blitz on London, and regularly visited the worst hit areas of the city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIGGERTY BOO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Loss and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Hal Hallifax. Published by Peter Maurice Music Ltd. First published in 1940. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOperation Kilt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSgt Wilson's Little Secret\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lion Has 'Phones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Subtitled The Forces' Thumbs Up Song, the slang term tiggerty or tickety boo dates from the late 19th century and means all is in order, or everything's OK. Some give its origin in the phrase \"that's the ticket\", others in the Hindustani word teega.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEEP YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarry Roy and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Harry Warren\/Al Dubin. Published by B Feldman \u0026amp; Co Ltd. First published in 1933. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeep Young and Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From the 1933 Hollywood musical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoman Scandals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an Eddie Cantor vehicle jam packed with Busby Berkeley dance numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIT'S A HAP-HAP-HAPPY DAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Askey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Orchestra. Written by Al J. Neiburg\/Sammy Timberg\/Winston Sharples. Published by Famous Music Publishing Ltd. First published in 1939. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommand Decision\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFallen Idol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Diminutive British comedian Arthur Askey sprang to prominence in January 1938 with the debut broadcast of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBand Waggon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the first British radio show to present its stars in situations, rather than simply as stand-up comics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLET THE PEOPLE SING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeraldo and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vocal by Evelyn Lane. Written by Noel Gay\/ Frank Eyton\/Ian Grant. Published by Noel Gay Music Co Ltd. First published in 1940. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Man and the Hour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMuseum Piece\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWar Dance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet the People Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Born Reginald Armitage in Wakefield, Noel Gay was a prolific writer of show songs and light music. This rousing number first appeared in the musical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLights Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALLING ALL WORKERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Coates and Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Eric Coates. Published by Chappell Recorded Music Library. First published in 1940. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Is Safely Gathered In\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Coates' stirring march was adopted by the BBC as the theme tune for the radio programme \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMusic While You Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, first broadcast in June 1940, which undoubtedly increased morale and output on wartime production lines. The programme played at 10.30 am and 3 pm, the times of day when workers' concentration was found to slip. His other famous (and similar) composition is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dam Busters March\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the classic 1954 film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eI'VE GOT MY EYES ON YOU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmbrose and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vocal by Jack Cooper. Written by Cole Porter. Published by Warner\/Chappell North America. First published in 1939. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Deadly Attachment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From the musical film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBroadway Melody of 1940\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bert Ambrose led what is considered by many to be the best British dance band of its era, playing dance music with a strong Ellington-inspired jazz flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOLS RUSH IN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarroll Gibbons and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vocal by Anne Lenner. Written by Johnny Mercer\/Rube Bloom. Published by Lafleur Music Ltd. First published in 1940. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBattle School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. One of the all-time great lyricists, Johnny Mercer wrong songs for more than 90 motion pictures, winning no less than four Oscars for songs including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoon River\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Days of Wine and Roses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePENNIES FROM HEAVEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmbrose and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vocal by Sam Browne. Written by Arthur Johnston\/Johnny Burke. Published by Campbell Connelly \u0026amp; Co Ltd. First published in 1936. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe King Was In His Counting House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Miser's Hoard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A rare recording by Ambrose, the song first appeared in the 1936 film of the same name starring Bing Crosby, but gained a new lease of life thanks to the acclaimed television series written by Dennis Potter, broadcast in 1978.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRUN RABBIT RUN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmbrose and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vocal by Jack Cooper. Written by Noel Gay\/Ralph Butler. Published by Noel Gay Music Co Ltd\/Campbell Connelly \u0026amp; Co Ltd. First published in 1939. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOperation Kilt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMum's Army\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written with the war effort in mind, the song was also recorded by Bud Flanagan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWISH ME LUCK (AS YOU WAVE ME GOODBYE)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGracie Fields\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Harry Parr Davies\/Phil Park. Published by Chappell Music Ltd. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Man and the Hour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written for the 1939 Gaumont film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShipyard Sally\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and reprised in the 1943 two-reeler \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eYoung and Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Harry Parr Davies was the Rochdale songbird's accompanist of choice. In 1940 Fields married Italian-born comedian\/dancer Monty Banks, and left Britain for the USA after he was threatened with internment, leading to questions in Parliament and general furore. This number remained a popular wartime rallying song nonetheless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Hall and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Chorus. Written by Jimmy Kennedy\/John W Bratton. Published by B Feldman \u0026amp; Co Ltd. Recorded in 1932. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Big Parade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. American composer and publisher John Bratton conceived the song as a novelty instrumental around 1906. Only later were lyrics added by Jimmy Kennedy, one of the most successful British composers of his day, though he received no royalties for this part in creating a perennial childrens' favourite until much later, by which time it had sold over four million copies. Almost a million of these were this recording by Henry Hall, who directed the BBC Dance Orchestra until 1939.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DEVIL'S GALOP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Williams and his Concert Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Charles Williams. Published by Chappell Recorded Music Library. First published in 1946. Featured in several episodes to accompany chase sequences. The piece is better known as the signature tune to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDick Barton-Special Agent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which ran on BBC radio between 1946 and 1951. Born Isaac Cozerbreit, Williams was a prolific composer of light and film music, notably the piece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDream of Olwen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Note that there's only one 'l' in galup - it being a dance, rather than a horse race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLORDS OF THE AIR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarold Williams and Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Michael North\/Davy Burnaby. Published by Noel Gay Music Co Ltd. First published in 1939. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBattle of the Giants\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Soldier's Farewell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnights of Madness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Michael North was a producer and composer, Davy Burnaby a noted actor who often played aristocrats and army officers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eADOLF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Annette Mills. Published by EMI Music Limited. First published in 1939. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Desperate Drive of Corporal Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf the Cap Fits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCome In-Your Time Is Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sister of actor Sir John, Annette Mills was a pianist, scriptwriter, singer and songwriter. As a dancer, Mills is credited with introducing the Charleston to England, although her dancing career was cut short by a car accident early in the war. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoomps-A-Daisy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the big production number on the 1939 film version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBand Waggon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was written by Mills, who would go on to create Muffin the Mule the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eI CAME, I SAW, I CONGA'D\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNat Gonella and his New Georgians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Frank Weldon\/James Cavanaugh\/John Redmond. Published by Redwood Music Ltd\/Campbell Connelly \u0026amp; Co Ltd. First published in 1941. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoots Boots Boots\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Other hits by the writing team of Weldon, Cavanaugh and Redmond included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinter Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e32 Feet and 8 Little Tails\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristmas in Killarney\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Nat Gonella's jazz-orientated dance band were so named due to the great popularity of his version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorgia On My Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOLLOW THE WHITE LINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Riscoe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Orchestra. Written by Davy Burnaby\/Michael North. Published by Noel Gay Music Ltd. First published in 1940. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRound and Round Went the Great Big Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs There Honey Still For Tea?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh Finance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Yorkshire-born actor and comedian Arthur Riscoe starred in films such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Street Singer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublic Nuisance No. 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eParadise for Two\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoing Gay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Frank Churchill\/Larry Morey. Copyright Control. First published in 1937. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Deadly Attachment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Taken from the 1937 Disney animated film \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSnow White and the Seven Dwarves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Private Frank Pike's immortal adaption ran as follows: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Whistle while you work \/ Hitler is a twerp \/ He's half barmy \/ So's his army \/ Whistle while you work.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEY LITTLE HEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBunny Doyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Orchestra. Written by Noel Gay\/Ralph Butler. Published by Noel Gay Music Co Ltd\/Campbell Connelly \u0026amp; Co Ltd. First published in 1941. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Is Safely Gathered In\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Noel Gay's best-remembered hits were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lambeth Walk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sun Has Got His Hat On\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeaning on a Lamp Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMe and My Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRun Rabbit Run\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHey Little Hen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fleet's in Port Again\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet the People Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThere's Something About a Soldier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHEN THEY SOUND THE LAST 'ALL CLEAR'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVera Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMantovani's Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Hugh Charles\/Louis Elton. Published by Dash Music Co Ltd. First published in 1941. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoom at the Bottom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen You've Got To Go\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A plumber's daughter from East Ham, Vera Lynn was dubbed the Forces' Sweetheart after topping an on-air poll conducted by the BBC among the BEF in France. The programme \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSincerely Yours\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rocketed her to fame and brought in 2000 requests a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLESS 'EM ALL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilly Cotton and his Band\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Jimmy Hughes\/Frank Lake. Published by Keith Prowse Music Publishing. First published in 1940. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMenace From the Deep\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Service Song\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and often corrupted by soldiery as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSod 'Em All\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHERE'LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Payne and his Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Vocal by Robert Ashley. Written by Ross Parker\/Hugh Charles. Published by Dash Music Co Ltd. First published in 1939. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Man and the Hour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Showing Up of Corporal Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShooting Pains\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Battle of Godfrey's Cottage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Test\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBattle of the Giants\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTurkey Dinner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNever Too Old\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During the First World War Jack Payne had served in the Royal Flying Corps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFURIOSO No. 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Crawford Light Orchestra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by Tony Lowry. Published by JW Media Music Ltd. Recorded in 1957. Featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Day the Balloon Went Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrain Versus Brawn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER? (MARCH)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformed by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Massed Bands\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, conducted by Harry Mortimer. Written by Jimmy Perry and Derek Taverner. Published by Veronica Music Ltd. Released under licence from Brass Magic Music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDad's Army\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soundtrack CD produced by James Nice for CD41. Liner notes by James Hayward. CD41 logo by JustWizard. With thanks to James Hayward, Bryan Webb, Zoe Lawrence, Vicky Mitchell, Alan Littlemore, Richard Webber, Bill Pertwee and Jimmy Croft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CD41","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":67995551531284,"sku":"CD41-010","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/0284\/0084\/files\/darmysmall.jpg?v=1793922179","url":"https:\/\/primeunion.shop\/products\/ost-dads-army-music-from-the-television-series","provider":"Linden \u0026 Oak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}