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- A Salute In Song For Memorial Day
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- Charlie Warren
A 2 Hour Special (for broadcast as two adjacent hours or separately on two adjoining days) highlighted by music of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf, touching also on Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. It documents our country’s strife over our entry into some wars, but respectfully acknowledges the hardships of combat, and honors our fighting men and women who have given the ultimate.
You’ll witness moments of entertainment and nostalgia with the U.S. Air Force Band, The Navy Band and Country Current, the BBC Orchestra & Royal Air Force Band, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Canadian Brass, Bette Midler; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Mitch Miller; Steppenwolf; Joan Baez; Jefferson Airplane; plus music from top Broadway shows such as The King & I, Bloomer Girls, Hair, Phantom of the Opera, and songs from talented unknowns.
You'll hear the heartfelt remembrances of Army and Air Force veterans, including Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell, and the voices of Presidents Roosevelt, Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, and Obama.
Parts 1 through 6, may be aired with breaks or continuously. ALL FACTS & FIGURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR 2012.
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Piece Description
A 2 Hour Special (for broadcast as two adjacent hours or separately on two adjoining days) highlighted by music of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf, touching also on Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. It documents our country’s strife over our entry into some wars, but respectfully acknowledges the hardships of combat, and honors our fighting men and women who have given the ultimate.
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You'll hear the heartfelt remembrances of Army and Air Force veterans, including Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell, and the voices of Presidents Roosevelt, Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, and Obama.
Parts 1 through 6, may be aired with breaks or continuously. ALL FACTS & FIGURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR 2012.
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MAGNIFIQUEExcellent historical tribute to our military. |
Broadcast History
WAMC (Northeast Public Radio), KUFM (Montana Public Radio), KGOU, Norman OK, KRTS, Marfa TX, KANU (Kansas Public Radio), KRPS Pittsburg KS, WRVO Oswego/Syracuse NY, KUCB Unalaska AK, WNMU, Marquette, MI, KHNS, Haines, AK, KMUW, Wichita, KS
Timing and Cues
THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SEGMENTS MAY BE AIRED CONTINUOUSLY, OR WITH BREAKS.
PART 1 - OUT Q: MUSIC: US Navy Band, Eternal Father, Strong To Save, - ANNCR: The U. S. Navy Band and its hymn, "Eternal Father, Strong To Save." This is “A Salute In Song For Memorial Day,” a sound chronicle of American combat, and tribute to the service men and women who have given their lives. I’m Charlie Warren. 19:19
PART 2 - OUT Q: MUSIC:(UP AND OUT) Air Force Hymn ANNCR: You’re listening to “A Salute In Song For Memorial Day,” remembering the effort and sacrifice of the men and women of our military. I’m Charlie Warren. 21:37
PART 3 - OUT Q: MUSIC - Short repeat segment of Glenn Miller Orch. "Serenade in Blue." ANNCR: “A Salute In Song” will continue with more from World War II, the contributions of women, the remembrances of D-Day soldiers, plus music and memories from Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf, including Generals Schwarzkopf and Powell…..all in honor of the men and women who have given the most for our nation. I’m Charlie Warren. 17:05
HOUR 1 TOTAL TIME 58:01
PART 4 - OUT Q:.... Inscribed on the monument are the words "Our Nation Honors Her Sons and Daughters who Answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.”
Honoring the effort and sacrifice of the men and women of our military, “A Salute In Song For Memorial Day,” continues on to Vietnam, The Persian Gulf, and today. I’m Charlie Warren. 20:54
PART 5 - OUT Q: MUSIC: Country Current,We Are With You, :15 ANNCR: U. S. Commander General Schwarzkopf later expressed misgivings about leaving Saddam Hussein in power. A poll taken in July of 1991 showed that 7 in 10 Americans also believed it was a mistake.
You’re listening to “A Salute In Song For Memorial Day.” I’m Charlie Warren. 27:21
PART 6 - OUT Q: MUSIC: Military Airlift Command Band, No Easy Road To Freedom (OUT AT 8:55)
HOUR 2 TOTAL TIME 57:10
PROMO #1 - Q: ....on "A Salute In Song." :24 (MUSIC FADES TO :30)
SUGGESTED TAG: Join (STATION) at (TIME) on (DAY). That's "A Salute in Song for Memorial Day:" starting at (TIME) on (DAY) here on (STATION).
PROMO #2 - Q:...Join us for "A Salute in Song for Memorial Day. :22 (MUSIC FADES TO :30)
SUGGESTED TAG: A two hour special program beginning at (TIME) on (DAY/DATE) here on (STATION).
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| The Army Goes Rolling Along, The Caisson Song | US Air Force Tactical Air Command Band | Ceremonial Music. | US Air Force Recording | 01:02 | |
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| Spoken Comments | Adrian Cronauer, Former Armed Forces Radio Saigon DJ | Vietnam, A Musical Retrospective. | Universal Records | 1998 | 00:46 |
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| Desert Storm | Globe Trekker | Original Journeys. | Pilot Productions | 2003 | 01:14 |
| Heal The World | Michael Jackson | Dangerous. | Epic | 1992 | 01:00 |
| No Easy Road To Freedom | Military Airlift Command Band-SSgt. Jay Willis vocal | Sandblaster. | US Air Force Recording | 1990 | 04:15 |
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a great presentation of wartime and music of the periods.