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War Songs from the first half of the twentieth century collection. Second, third, and fourth accruals.

Note: Numbers are sequential following the first accrual, but the division by nationality has not been followed.

Box 2

World War I
81        “To all Good Scouts: The Song of the Allies”, words and music by Donald Heins, published by James P. Walsh, Toronto, 1914 (two copies)
82        “Half a Million More”, words by Mildred Low, music by J. P. Neville, McKechnie Music Co., 1915
83        “God Send You Back to Me”, words by Douglas Furbert, music by A. Emmett Adams, Anglo-Canadian Music Publishers’ Assn., 1916
84        “That Red Cross Girl of Mine”, words and music by Ed. C. Cannon, Ideal Music Co., Toronto, 1917
85        “You Can’t Drive my Dreams Away”, words and music by Lieut. Gitz Rice, First Canadian Contingent, Boston-Oliver Ditson Co., 1919

Songs of the Homeland, a series of eight songs:
88         No. 2 "Red Cross Nell and Khaki Jim", Gordon V. Thompson and Jules Brazil, Thompson Publishing Co., Toronto, 1915-1916.
89         No. 8 "Dreaming of Home", Gordon V. Thompson and Jules Brazil, Thompson Publishing Co., Toronto, 1915-1916.

90         "In Flanders Fields"; words by John McCrae, music by J. Deane Wells. U.S.A. and Canada, 1917. Signed by Wells.
91         "Red Letter War Song Album": Includes "It's A Long Way to Tipperary", "Belgian National Song", "Rule, Britannia!", "The Marseillaise", "Hearts of Oak", "The Girl I Lef Behind Me", "Russian National Anthem", and "God Save the King". N.d.
92         "The Flag We All Admire". George Sidwell, Young Canada Loyalists League, Hamilton, 1914.
93           “My Red Cross Girl Farewell”, written by Kenneth McInnis, music by Morris Manely. The Hawkes & Harris Music Co., Toronto, 1915.


Between the two World Wars:
86        “Shufflin’ Along: Captain M.W. Plunkett Presents the New Dumbells in ‘Carry on’”, words by Ralph Stanley, music by Nat. D. Ayer, sung by Albert Plunkett, Leo Feist Ltd., Toronto, 1922.
87        “The Empire March of Freedom”, by Allan R. Johnson and Cyril H. Johnson, official Canadian Corps song, Corps Music Sales, Toronto, 1938.

World War II
20        “A Nightingale Sang in BerkleySquare”, words by Eric Maschwitz and music by Manning Sherwin, Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc., New York, 1940
21        “You Can Bet Your Buck on Jack Canuck”, words by Jack Smith, music by Ernest Dainty, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1940
22        “Good Morning Sergeant Major”, words by Art Noel and music by Don Pelosi, Canadian Music Sales Corp., Toronto, 1940
23        “The Navy’s Here”, words and music by Ross Parker and Hugh Charles, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1939. Two copies.
24        “Lords of the Air”, words and music by Michael North and Davy Burnaby, Canadian Music Sales Corp. Ltd., 1939
25        “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition!!”, words and music by Frank Loesser, Canadian Music Sales Corp., 1942
26        “This Is Worth Fighting For”, words and music by Edgar de Lange and Sam H. Stept, Canadian Music Sales Corp., 1942
27        “There’ll be Blue Birds over the White Cliffs of Dover”, words by Nat Burton, music by Walter Kent, Gordon W. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1941
28        “Good Night Little Soldier Good Night”, words and music by Al and Bob Harvey, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1940
29        “It’s ‘V’ for Victory”, words and music by Sair Lee and Ruth Lowe, Canadian Music Sales Corp., Toronto, 1941
30        “Let’s Get Together”, words by John W. Bratton and music by Geoffrey O’Hara, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, [1941]
31        “Army Theme Song: We’re on our Way!”, words and music by Capt. Mert Plunkett, originator and producer of ‘The Dumbells’ in France and Canada, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1939
32        “To the Stars!”, by Harold Walker, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1940
33        “Official Song of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Captains of the Clouds”, words by Johnny Mercer and music by Harold Arlen, Canadian Music Sales Corp., 1942
34        “Canada’s Air Song: Climbin’ High to the Royal Canadian Air Force”, words and music by Jimmie Coulter and T. Reg. Sloan, Canadian Music Sales Corp., 1940
35        “You Can Fight for Canada”, words by John M. Morrison and music by Richard M. Hadden; from the patriotic review “Pull Together Canada”, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1942
36        “The Empire Is Marching”, words by Clifford Grey and music by Dudley Glass, Canadian Music Sales Corp., 1940
37        “Johnny Doughboy found a Rose in Ireland”, words and music by Kay Twomey and Al Goodhart, Crawford Music Corp., New York, 1942
38        “The King is Still in London”, words and music by Roma Campbell Hunter and Hugh Charles, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., 1941
39        “I’m Sending you the Siegfried Line to Hang Your Washing on”, words and music by Ross Parker, Hughie Charles and St. John Cooper, Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1939
40           “Any Bonds Today?” by Irving Berlin. 1941.
41           “Der Fuehrer’s Face”, by Oliver Wallace, Canadian Music Sales Corp. Ltd., Toronto, 1942.
42           “He Wears a Pair of Silver Wings”, words by Eric Maschwitz, music by Michael Carr. Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1941.
43           “The Russians Go Rushin’ Along”, by Clarence Gaskill. Mills Music Inc., New York, 1944.
44           “Shoulder to Shoulder”, by Leo J. Walsh. Canadian Music Sales Corp. Ltd., Toronto, 1942.
45           “There’ll Always Be an England!” by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. Gordon V. Thompson, Ltd., Toronto, 1939.
46           “There’ll Be Blue Birds Over the White Cliffs of Dover”, words by Nat Burton, music by Walter Kent. Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1941.
47           “We Must All Stick Together”, by Ralph Butler and Raymond Wallace. Gordon V. Thompson Ltd., Toronto, 1939.
48           “Wish Me Luck”, words by Phil Park, music by Harry Parr-Davies. Canadian Music Sales Corp. Ltd., Toronto, 1941.


Note: The following are also found in the first accrual, but with differences:
Numbers 3-4 (WWI): “It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary”. This version is “the Dominion edition for sale in Canada only” and has green lettering on white; there are no illustrations on the cover.
Number 65 (WWI): “For King and Country”. This version has a red background; the picture of the king is in black, and there is no union jack.
Number 19 (WWII): “When the Lights Go on Again…”. This version is orange on white with a photograph of Gilbert Darrise, Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City.