Tuesday, October 23, 2012

God Bless America......by Kate Smith


Subject: God Bless America......by Kate Smith

God blessed Irving Berlin, too.  He lived to be 101 years old.
In early 1940, Kate Smith, a fiercely patriotic American, and the biggest star on radio, was deeply worried about her country. 
 She asked Irving Berlin if he could give her a song that would re-ignite the spirit of American patriotism and faith.  He said he had a song that he had written in 1917, but never used it.  He said she could have it.
She sat at the piano and played it and realized how good it was.  She called Mr. Berlin and told him that she couldn't take this from him for nothing. So, they agreed that any money that would be  made off the song would be donated to the Boy Scouts of America. 
 Thanks to Kate Smith and Irving Berlin, the Scouts have received millions of dollars in royalties. 
 This clip is from the movie "You're in the Army Now". You will see a familiar face in this one that we are all very proud of. 
 Frank Sinatra said that when Kate Smith, whom he considered the greatest singer of his age, first sang this song on the radio, a million guys got 'dust' in their eyes and had to wipe the tears the 'dust' caused. 
See if you can watch and listen without 'dust' getting in your eyes. Sit back and enjoy a Real Star.





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