It is not a hymn or an anthem. Lydia Hutchinson | May 11, 2014 | 19 Comments. As the years passed, “God Bless America,” despite the objections of its creator, became our unofficial de facto national anthem. The later version has notably been recorded by Kate Smith, becoming her signature song. As you may remember, the show opened on August 19th at the Old Century Theater. I then recalled 'God Bless America' and rewrote it. God Bless America Again is the twentieth solo studio album and third gospel album by American country music singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn. A patriotic hymn pleading for God's forgiveness of the United States and his guidance over the country, the song was first recorded and made famous by Bare. Joan Jones of Kalamazoo waves an American flag as the song "God Bless America," is performed during a naturalization ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Museum on Wednesday. AND How can God Bless America again? Berlin also offered a more detailed response to those who wish to make the song our national anthem. You see all the troubles that she’s in. It’s something more than a song - I feel it’s one of the most beautiful compositions ever written, a song that will never die. If you didn’t think that was enough, we have a new black liberation theologist acting as a preacher on the Atlanta, Georgia, scene. This song is sung by Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty. "God Bless America" is an American patriotic song written by Irving Berlin during World War I in 1918 and revised by him in the run up to World War II in 1938. Publisher. The finale - the boys were alerted in the scene before that they were going overseas, and in overseas outfits, including helmets, they marched through the Theater, went out to the street and backstage where they boarded a transport, and as the lights lowered, the transport, on wheel, slowly moved off stage. God Bless America Again September 15, 2019 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” — Psalm 33:12 It was a miracle that our country won the Revolutionary War. 7 on the Billboard Hot Country LP's chart. and resources at the time that "God Bless America" was written, and if this country ever needed a blessing again, it’s here and now. Excerpt(s) from The Complete Lyrics of Irving Berlin edited by Robert Kimball and Linda Emmet, copyright © 2001 by The Estate of Irving Berlin, Robert Kimball, and Linda Emmet. I underline rewrote because that is a very important part of the story of 'God Bless America.' What do you feel America needs? All rights reserved. He said: "A national anthem is something that develops naturally through age, tradition, historic significance, and general recognition. With Linda Rhodes. From the Word choral project "A Second Helping Of Well Seasoned Praise" created and arranged by Marty Parks. Intend Publishing. Loretta Lynn ‎– God Bless America Again Label: Decca ‎– DL 7-5351, Decca ‎– DL 75351 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, ... May God Bless America Again Written-By – Bobby Bare, Boyce Hawkins: 2:35: A2: Just A Closer Walk With Thee: 3:08: A3: Six Feet Of Sod Written-By – Betty Sue Perry: Then again, in 1918 it was written as a war song, which the phrase 'make her victorious on land and foam' indicates. The lyrics at that time included the line "Make her victorious on land and foam, God bless America..." Yet there was sharp criticism as well. In 1938, I didn’t want it to be a war song. The reaction from the boys was a thunderous silence and that you, as a civilian, were the only one who stood up and saluted. It was written in the 80's during the Cold War. God Bless America again You know I don't understand everything I read and hear About what's wrong with America But when you don't have a lot of book learning I guess there's a lot of things you don't understand ... written permission. About Bless America Again "God Bless America Again" is a country music song written by Bobby Bare and Boyce Hawkins. Print length. 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. Released as a single in 1969, Bare's version reached No. Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America”. That occasion came after I returned from London in 1938 where I had gone to see the opening of Alexander’s Ragtime Band, the picture. It is just a song. Berlin was a successful songwriter on Tin Pan Alley by the late 1910s. Publication date. Not God bless America, God d—n America! Listen to "Six Feet of Sod" and "Livin' in God's Country" and watch the Stars and Stripes wave in time to the music."[4]. Among the top cuts are the title tune as well as "Working for the Lord", "If God Is Dead", "I Feel Like Traveling On", and "I Pray My Way Out of Trouble"." In our grant to the Republican Party Campaign Committee for Wendell L. Wilkie [sic] we specifically mentioned the fact that we could not give the exclusive rights to any political party to a song that is so obviously for all Americans." Lynn wrote two songs for the album, "Working for the Lord" and "I Pray My Way Out of Trouble". That’s in the Bible. We can’t legislate one. It was a very touching and emotional scene. Released as a single in 1969, Bare's version reached No. Seriously, Harry, I told the interviewer the simple facts - that the song was never taken down, that I did let the boys hear it and decided that 350 soldiers in overseas outfits marching down the aisle of the Century Theater going off to war, singing 'God Bless America,' was wrong. On Armistice Day, 1938, I spoke to Ted Collins [Smith’s manager] and he wanted a song for Kate Smith to sing on that program, where she introduced it. I told him that the one and only time I played and sang it was at a rehearsal where you were present. Among the top cuts are the title tune as well as "Working for the Lord", "If God Is Dead", "I Feel Like Traveling On", and "I Pray My Way Out of Trouble". Having that finale in mind, it seemed painting the lily to have soldiers sing 'God Bless America' in that situation, so I didn’t use it. 00:00:01.651 --> 00:00:04.554; Allen Jackson: We don't earn ourway to heaven, that's nonsense. Irving Berlin wrote the song in 1918 while serving in the U.S. Army at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York, but decided that it did not fit in a revue called Yip Yip Yaphank, so he set it aside. Irving Berlin, 1941. We are a people with a future, bright with possibility, if we will once again turn in humility and honor Almighty God. Introduced by Kate Smith on her CBS radio show, The Kate Smith Hour, on November 10, 1938. During World War I, Berlin wrote “God Bless America.” The title was a phrase his immigrant mother fervently repeated during Berlin’s childhood, his daughter later said. Her next gospel album would be 1997's All Time Gospel Favorites. ", Over the years Berlin and his longtime friend and onetime (1918) musical secretary, songwriter Harry Ruby, frequently exchanged humorous letters. What’s wrong with a patriotic song?” Berlin’s response was simple and eloquent: “All that I hope for ‘God Bless America,’” he told the New York Herald-Tribune (October 10, 1940), “is that it will continue to be popular, especially in these days when so many people feel a need for some vocal expression of their patriotism.” The tremendous success and popularity of the song led to some unanticipated controversy. They arise alone and stand the test of time. In 1940 Berlin established the God Bless America Fund, a trust that over the years has turned all income for the song over to the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. “God bless America, again. "God Bless America Again" is a country music song written by Bobby Bare and Boyce Hawkins. God Bless America Again recorded by Bobby Bare written by Bobby Bare and Boice Hawkins [Chorus] C F G7 God bless America again C F G7 You see all the troubles that she's in F C Wash her pretty face dry her eyes and then F G7 C God bless America again [Spoken strum chords freestyle] N.C. God I sure wished you'd bless America again N.C. You know like you did way back when it all … [5], Adapted from the album liner notes and Decca recording session records. On October 26, 1971, Berlin wrote to Ruby about “God Bless America” as follows: "I was interviewed a few weeks ago about 'God Bless America,' and one of the questions was, 'Is it true that Harry Ruby helped you keep it away from the public for twenty years?' Wash her pretty face, dry her eyes and then, God bless America again. God, I sure to wish you'd bless America again You know like you did way back when it all began You blessed her then, but we just sorta kinda take it for granted And never did ask again. About “God Bless America” First written by Irving Berlin in 1918, he rewrote the song in 1938 in response to the rise of Adolf Hitler and fascism in Germany. For those visiting who happen to like the song, God bless you and please forgive my above mentioned rant. ;) Chuck Chambers from Arizona God Bless the USA was NOT written for the first Gulf War or 9/11. I was only being half serious anyway. 232 pages. Directed by Paul Bounds, Jennifer Dawn. “God, I sure do wish you’d bless America again. A patriotic hymn pleading for God's forgiveness of the United States and his guidance over the country, the song was first recorded and made famous by Bare. It seemed a bad editorial set to music. Dimensions. In answer to those who questioned the sincerity of his lyric and his reference to God, Berlin had this to say: “ ‘God Bless America’ is a patriotic song written so it can be sung and understood by everyone. What is wrong with America today? Berlin himself sang it on television in 1968 during an eightieth birthday tribute presented on The Ed Sullivan Show and sang it again, most movingly, at the White House in 1974 in honor of returning Vietnam War prisoners. The title - 'God Bless America. It was his last public appearance. Introduced by Kate Smith on her CBS radio show, The Kate Smith Hour, on November 10, 1938. In the fall of 1938, as war was again threatening Europe, he decided to write a "peace" song. God Bless America Again, is the popular country song from the album, United Talent. Of course, there were notable recordings, none more impressive than those by Kate Smith, who also sang it thrillingly in the 1943 film version of This Is the Army. Recording sessions for the album took place two years before the album was released. It was boycotted by the Ku Klux Klan. [1] This was Lynn's last album of religious material for over 20 years. 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. “I’d like to write a great peace song,” Irving Berlin told a journalist in 1938, “but it’s hard to do, because you have trouble dramatizing peace.”. Berlin wrote the song on his way back to America after attending the London premiere (September 30, 1938) of his film Alexander’s Ragtime Band. We’ve got a good national anthem. In a July 16, 1940, letter to W. F. Maloney, an official of the Democratic Party, Berlin wrote: "In reply to your inquiry, no political party has the exclusive rights to the song 'God Bless America'. One that was written especially for me by one of the greatest composers in the music field today. That came out of left field, but he evidently read it somewhere and, Harry, as an old friend, I defended you. I remember finishing a chorus of a song called 'Thanks America' which I tore up because it was very bad. Smith premiered the song late in the show and prefaced it with the following words: "And now it’s going to be my very great privilege to sing for you a song that’s never been sung before by anybody. Previous page. Dion's cover also landed at #14 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Released as a single in 1969, Bare's version reached No. He recalled his lyrics of "God Bless America" from twenty years earlier, then made some alterations to reflect the different state of the world. "God Bless America Again" is a country music song written by Bobby Bare and Boyce Hawkins. A patriotic hymn pleading for God's forgiveness of the United States and his guidance over the country, the song was first recorded and made famous by Bare. Many Americans, in fact, found the song so powerful and compelling that they lobbied for it to replace "The Star-Spangled Banner” as the United States national anthem. October 1, 2020. "[3], In the June 17 issue, Cashbox published a review saying, "America was truly blessed with new hope The album peaked at No. I was there during Chamberlain’s visit to Hitler and the beginning of the Munich pact. It received enormous attention in the press and from the public. English. Watch the video for God Bless America Again from Loretta Lynn's God Bless America Again for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Most fortunately, the blessing bestowed upon us with this album is Loretta Lynn’s pure and true country talent, delivering, eleven songs revolving around the theme of our proud American heritage and its future. Billboard published a review in the July 1, 1972 issue that said, "With material that proves show stoppers in her concert appearances, Miss Lynn has a powerful sales item in these strong performances. Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. © 2021 All Content - The Irving Berlin Music Company. It is composed and written by Bobby Bare & Boyce Hawkins. 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Deanna Durbin sang it in the 1943 film Hers to Hold; and the great opera singer Lotte Lehmann and a young Marni Nixon, dubbing for Margaret O’Brien, sang it in the 1948 film Big City. His first big hit, "Alexander's Ragtime Band," catapulted him … When Irving Berlin wrote the song in 1918, it was intended for a show saluting America's soldiers heading for the battlefields of France. You blessed her then, but we just sorta kind took it for granted, and never did ask again. It is obvious that the word 'right' had to be changed because in 1918 “guide her to the right” meant the right road. You know, like you did way back when it all began. He became a citizen in 1918, the same year he started his military career and wrote “God Bless America.” The song was written at an Army camp in … 5.51 x 0.49 x … Since Irving Berlin was a Jewish immigrant (born Israel Baline, … Of course, I always had it in back of my mind to use someday on the right occasion. You can’t have two." god bless america. In 1938, there was a right and a left and it had a different significance. I am, of course, touched and flattered that you think so highly of 'God Bless America' but in my opinion, the 'Star Spangled Banner' cannot be replaced. The author -  Mr. Irving Berlin. God Bless America … Billboard published a review in the July 1, 1972 issue that said, "With material that proves show stoppers in her concert appearances, Miss Lynn has a powerful sales item in these strong performances. It was released on June 5, 1972, by Decca Records. ", "The original version was as follows: 'God Bless America /  land that I love / Stand beside her / And guide her /To the right with a light from above / Make her victorious on land and foam / God Bless America, my home sweet home.' Language. Berlin wrote the song on his way back to America after attending the London premiere (September 30, 1938) of his film Alexander’s Ragtime Band. So when we say, "God bless America," we are not just saying, God bless this nation of people who inhabit this geographical territory. There is no such thing as a new national anthem. The response to “God Bless America” was overwhelmingly positive. '", Berlin described how he wrote “God Bless America” in a letter of July 19, 1954, to Abel Green, editor of Variety: "I wrote 'God Bless America' at Camp Upton in 1918 to be the finale of Yip, Yip, Yaphank. Smith premiered the song late in the show and prefaced it with the following words: "And now it’s going to be my very great privilege to sing for you a … I wanted it to be a song of peace. This project was Inspired by: Ginger Houston, and her Album Version of the song,'God Bless America Again.' For many years a Kate Smith recording was played at Philadelphia Flyers hockey games, and for especially key contests Smith was on hand to sing it in person. Two additional sessions followed on July 15 and August 12. If the late Ted Collins, who was Kate Smith’s manager, hadn’t come to me in 1938 for a patriotic song to be sung by her on Armistice Day, I’m afraid 'God Bless America' would still be a war song, unpublished and unsung.". The government gives them the drugs, builds bigger prisons, passes a three strike law, and then wants us to sing God Bless America… No, no, no! God bless America again You see all the troubles that she's in Wash her pretty face, dry her eyes And then God bless America again. Used by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing. God bless America, again! In an August 16, 1943, letter to the well-known author Dale Carnegie, Berlin wrote: "I think it would be a mistake to suggest changing our National Anthem. Many Theologians and church leaders have presented their point of view about the "reason behind the why" However; The word, "again" gives us the truth of the matter that God's Mercies are new every morning … So in changing it the song was improved when I said 'stand beside her and guide her, thru the night with a light from above.' Years before John Lennon or Bob Dylan were even born, Berlin took up the challenge of penning an anthem that would inspire his fellow men to live in harmony. This is a no-budget, other than our own, documentary film that will capture America, and her People, to help US in this time … The first session was on April 8, 1970, at Bradley's Barn in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. So, as you will remember, I replaced it with a little thing called 'We’re On Our Way To France.' As I remember, the song they sang was 'In the Y.M.C.A.' The title song was cowritten by Bobby Bare and has led some to mislabel this release as a collection of patriotic songs. The first manuscript of "God Bless America" (in the hand of musical secretary Helmy Kresa) is dated October 31, 1938, and the earliest "final" version of the song is dated November 2. "God Bless America again" is a realistic biblical truth of Life ! View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1972 Vinyl release of "God Bless America Again" on Discogs. On my way back, I tried to write a song that I felt at that time. Largely consisting of new material, the album also includes a few well-known songs, including "Softly and Tenderly", "Just a Closer Walk with Thee", and "If God Is Dead (Who's That Living in My Soul)". Celine Dion performed this on the post-9/11 TV special America: A Tribute to Heroes, and it was featured on the accompanying album God Bless America, which debuted at #1 (the first charity album to reach the summit since USA for Africa's We Are The World in 1985). as the curtain came down. Of a song that I felt at that time especially for me by one of the Our... 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