Various - The Great War - A Portrait in Music, Voices & Sound [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Experience the poignant era of World War I with 'Various - The Great War - A Portrait in Music, Voices & Sound [CD]'. This compelling compilation delves into the heart of the conflict through evocative music, stirring speeches, and authentic soundscapes. Featuring notable artists like Dame Vera Lynn and Al Bowlly, the album carefully curates tracks that capture the spirit and turmoil of the time. A moving auditory journey, it offers a unique blend of historical insight and emotional resonance, making it a profound tribute to the Great War's enduring legacy.

Disc 1

1. The Long, Long Trail: War Starts - We Dont Want To Loose You - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

2. The Long, Long Trail: The Germans Advance - His Luggage Labelled England - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

3. The Long, Long Trail: The Old Contemptibles Hold Fast - Keep The Home Fires Burning - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

4. The Long, Long Trail: Soldiering - Blame It On The Last Long Mile - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

5. The Long, Long Trail: Into Battle - The Ragtime Infantry - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

6. The Long, Long Trail: The Scene Of Battle - Were Ere - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

7. The Long, Long Trail: Going Over The Top - The Bells Of Heaven - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

8. The Long, Long Trail: Carrying On - Pack Up Your Troubles - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

9. The Long, Long Trail: Entertainment At The Front And At Home - Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

10. The Long, Long Trail: The Home Front - Goodbye-ee - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

11. The Long, Long Trail: 1915 - 1917: Stalemate - I Want To Go Home - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

12. The Long, Long Trail: Here Come The Yanks - Over There - The BBC Singers, The BBC Revue Orchestra and Malcolm Lockyer - The BBC Singers-The BBC Revue Orchestra-Malcolm Lockye

Disc 2

1. If You Were The Only Girl In The World - George Robey - George Robey

2. For Me And My Gal - Bill Murray - Bill Murray

3. Hello, Hello, Whos Your Lady Friend - Ted Yorke - Ted Yorke

4. Your King And Country Want You - Edna Thornton - Edna Thornton

5. Jolly Good Luck To The Girl Who Loves A Soldier - Vesta Tilley - Vesta Tilley

6. Oh! How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning - Arthur Fields - Arthur Fields

7. K-K-K-Katy - Bill Murray - Bill Murray

8. I May Be Gone For A Long, Long Time - The Peerless Quartet - The Peerless Quartet

9. Dear Old Pal Of Mine - John McCormack - John McCormack

10. The Angel Of Mons - Foster Richardson - Foster Richardson

11. They Didnt Believe Me - George Grossmith - Bill Murray

12. Pretty Baby - Bill Murray - Bill Murray

13. I Didnt Raise My Boy To Be A Soldier - Morton Harvey - Morton Harvey

14. I Wonder Whose Kissing Her Now - Henry Burr - Henry Burr

15. How Ya Gonna Keep Em Down On The Farm - Harry Fay - Harry Fay

16. Boys In Khaki, Boys In Blue - Frederick Wheeler - Frederick Wheeler

17. The Army Of Todays All Right - Vesta Tilley - Vesta Tilley

18. The Lads In Navy Blue (Its The Navy, The British Navy) - Harrison Latimer - Harrison Latimer

19. Women Of Britain - George Baker - George Baker

20. Sister Susies Sewing Shirts For Soldiers - Bill Murray - Bill Murray

21. Till The Clouds Roll By - Anna Wheaton - Anna Wheaton

22. Never Mind The Food Controller - Florrie Forde - Florrie Forde

23. What Did You Do In The Great War, Daddy? - Tom Clare - Tom Clare

24. Till We Meet Again - Charles Hart - Charles Hart

Disc 3

1. March From Things To Come - The London Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Sir Arthur Bliss - London Symphony Orchestra

2. Recruiting Speech At The Mansion House - Sir Charles Wakefield - Sir Charles Wakefield

3. Forefathers (Edmund Blunden) - Carelton Hobbs - Carleton Hobbs

4. At The Front: On The March (Reminisence) - Sgt Edward Dwyer, VC - Sgt Edward Dwyer

5. Attack (Siegfried Sassoon) - Steve Watts - Steve Watts

6. WWI Recollection - Sargent Percy Reid - Sgt Percy Reid

7. Greater Love (Wilfred Owen) - Robert Donat - Robert Donat

8. The Lark Ascending - Jean Pougnet, Violin, With The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir Adrian Boult - Jean Pougnet-London Philharmonic Orchestra

9. In Flanders Fields (John McCrae) - John Kehoe - John Kehoe

10. A Shropshire Lad - The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir Adrian Boult - London Philharmonic Orchestra

11. Arms And The Boy (Wilfred Owen) - Carelton Hobbs - Carleton Hobbs

12. WWI Recollection - Major Marmaduke Leslie Walkinton - Major Marmaduke Leslie Walkinton

13. The Estaminet (Descriptive Sketch) - Some Of The Boys - Some of the Boys

14. Elegy - The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Eduard Van Beinum - London Philharmonic Orchestra

15. For The Fallen (Laurence Binyon) - John Kehoe - John Kehoe

16. The Attack (Descriptive Sketch) - Some Of The Boys - Some of the Boys

17. Appeal For One Million Pounds - Harry Lauder - Harry Lauder

18. Why Is Britain At War? - Henry Ainley - Henry Ainley

19. Nimrod From Enigma Variations - The Halle Orchestra and Sir John Barbirolli - Halle Orchestra

20. WWI Recollection - James Davidson Pratt, NCO - James Davidson Pratt

21. Experiences Of Sinking The SS Arabic (Reminisence) - Kenneth Douglas - Kenneth Douglas

22. Serenade - Sinfonia Of London Conducted and Sir John Barbirolli - Sinfonia Of London

23. Futility (Siegfried Sassoon) - Steve Watts - Steve Watts

24. Christmas In Camp (Descriptive Sketch) - Uncredited - Various Artists

25. Jupiter (I Vow To Thee My Country) From The Planets Suite - The London Philharmonic Orchestra and Sir Adrian Boult - London Philharmonic Orchestra

26. Recessional (Rudyard Kipling) - John Kehoe - John Kehoe

27. WWI Recollection - Private Charles Francis Colthup - Private Charles Francis Colthup

28. Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis - Sinfonia Of London and Sir John Barbirolli - Sinfonia Of London

29. The Soldier (Rupert Brooke) - John Kehoe - John Kehoe

30. WWI Recollection - George Ashurst, NCO - George Ashurst

31. The Rear Guard (Siegfried Sassoon) - Steve Watts - Steve Watts

32. Adagio-Moderato (First Movement) From Concerto For Cello And Orchestra - Andre Navarra, Cello, The Halle Orchestra and Sir John Barbirolli - Andre Navarra-Halle Orchestra

33. Everyone Sang (Siegfried Sassoon) - Steve Watts - Steve Watts

34. The Last Post - Uncredited - Various Artists

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