Kate Smith and God Bless America: 75th Anniversary!
Details
| Title | Kate Smith and God Bless America: 75th Anniversary! |
| Author | Hello, Everybody: Kate Smith! |
| Duration | 4:13 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=GhCzgYBlWeA |
Description
November 10, 2013 marks the 75th anniversary of the introduction of Irving Berlin's classic song by the one and only Kate Smith! "God Bless America" has long been thought of as the second National Anthem, and this song was associated with Kate Smith for the rest of her days - and beyond. All royalties received from this song - record and sheet music sales - were donated by Irving and Kate to the Boy and Girl Scouts of America. You will notice that there are a few extra and alternate lines in the song; Irving Berlin deleted/changed them shortly after this performance. This is a legendary moment in entertainment history, originally aired November 10, 1938, the night before Armistice Day. Enjoy!
