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French Coast Dead Ahead
Voices of D-Day
From: Charlie Warren
Length: 00:13:46
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Hear first-hand remembrances of servicemen as they tell of the effort and sacrifice of their comrades, plus unusual facts about the strategies of the armed forces on both sides of the conflict, all dramatically highlighted by music and sound.
Broadcast History
Debut
Intro and Outro
INTRO:LIVE INTRO (FOR USE PRIOR TO JUNE 6): As we approach the 65th anniversary of one of the most important days in our nation's history, independent producer Charlie Warren tells of the preparation, execution, and aftermath of Operation Overlord.
LIVE INTRO (FOR USE ON JUNE 6): Sixty-five years ago today one of the most important events in our nation's history took place on the coast of Normandy, France. Here is independent producer Charlie Warren.
OUTRO:Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length | Find on Amazon |
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| Clash of Extinction | John Williams | Jurassic Park III: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. | Decca | 2001 | 00:10 | find now |
| Waiting For Disaster | James Horner | Apollo 13: Music from the Motion Picture (Soundtrack). | Mca | 1995 | 00:39 | find now |
| Pool | Globe Trekker | Original Journeys. | Pilot Productions Ltd. | 2003 | 00:45 | find now |
| Swinging On A Star | Bing Crosby | Swinging On A Star. | Universal/Spectrum | 2000 | 00:44 | find now |
| The Longest Day | Maurice Jarre | The Ultimate World War Movie Theme Collection (Soundtrack). | Silva America | 2004 | 00:40 | find now |
| Air Force Hymn | US Air Force Tactical Air Command Band | Ceremonial Music. | US Air Force Recording | 01:01 | find now | |
| Transformational Music, Richard Wagner, Parsifal | Berliner Philharmoniker | Teldec Classics International New Releases Fall 1991. | Promotional Only, Not For Sale | 1991 | 02:08 | find now |
| Fanfare For The Common Man | Leonard Bernstein (with the New York Philharmonic) | Sing America. | Warner Bros | 1999 | 01:05 | find now |
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Mike Kacey
Posted on May 27, 2009 at 04:09 PM | Permalink
A MOMENT IN TIME NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN
Superb program with excellent pacing and mood. It makes us give pause and remember the context of D-Day and men who lived and died on The Longest Day. As a veteran, I found this program unexpectedly moving.