SettingsSongs of World War II
(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover
"(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" is a popular World War II song made famous by Vera Lynn with her 1942 recording—one of her best known recordings.
"(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" is a popular World War II song made famous by Vera Lynn with her 1942 recording—one of her best known recordings.
A Perfect Day (song)
"A Perfect Day" (first line: "When you come to the end of a perfect day") is a parlor song written by Carrie Jacobs-Bond (1862–1946) in 1909 at the Mission Inn, Riverside, California.
"A Perfect Day" (first line: "When you come to the end of a perfect day") is a parlor song written by Carrie Jacobs-Bond (1862–1946) in 1909 at the Mission Inn, Riverside, California.
Any Bonds Today?
"Any Bonds Today?" is a song written by Irving Berlin, featured in a 1942 animated propaganda film starring Bugs Bunny.
"Any Bonds Today?" is a song written by Irving Berlin, featured in a 1942 animated propaganda film starring Bugs Bunny.
Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar
"Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar" is a song written in 1940 by Don Raye, with credit given to Ray McKinley.
"Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar" is a song written in 1940 by Don Raye, with credit given to Ray McKinley.
Bless 'Em All
"Bless 'Em All" is a war song credited to have been written by Fred Godfrey in 1917 and first recorded by George Formby, Jr. in 1940.
"Bless 'Em All" is a war song credited to have been written by Fred Godfrey in 1917 and first recorded by George Formby, Jr. in 1940.
Blood on the Risers
"Blood Upon the Risers" is an American paratrooper song from World War II. It is sung by the United States 82nd Airborne Division, the United States 101st Airborne Division, the 173rd Airborne B...
"Blood Upon the Risers" is an American paratrooper song from World War II. It is sung by the United States 82nd Airborne Division, the United States 101st Airborne Division, the 173rd Airborne B...
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was a major hit for The Andrews Sisters and an iconic World War II tune.
"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was a major hit for The Andrews Sisters and an iconic World War II tune.
Chant des Partisans
The Chant des Partisans was the most popular song of the Free French during World War II.
The Chant des Partisans was the most popular song of the Free French during World War II.
Corporal Clegg
"Corporal Clegg" is a song by British psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd, and is featured on their second album, A Saucerful of Secrets.
"Corporal Clegg" is a song by British psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd, and is featured on their second album, A Saucerful of Secrets.
D-Day Dodgers
The D-Day Dodgers is a term for those Allied servicemen who fought in Italy during the Second World War, which also inspired a popular wartime soldier's song.
The D-Day Dodgers is a term for those Allied servicemen who fought in Italy during the Second World War, which also inspired a popular wartime soldier's song.
Der Fuehrer's Face
Der Fuehrer's Face is a 1942 American animated propaganda short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released in 1943 by RKO Radio Pictures.
Der Fuehrer's Face is a 1942 American animated propaganda short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released in 1943 by RKO Radio Pictures.
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
"Do Your Ears Hang Low?" is a children's song that is often sung in schools and at camps.
"Do Your Ears Hang Low?" is a children's song that is often sung in schools and at camps.
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)
"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two ...
"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two ...
Dziś do ciebie przyjść nie mogę
Dziś do ciebie przyjść nie mogę ("I can't come to you today") or Kołysanka ("The Lullaby") is a World War II "partisan" song from occupied Poland.
Dziś do ciebie przyjść nie mogę ("I can't come to you today") or Kołysanka ("The Lullaby") is a World War II "partisan" song from occupied Poland.
Es war ein Edelweiss
Es war ein Edelweiss (in English, "It was an Edelweiss") is a march composed by Herms Niel in 1941 for the Wehrmacht Heer, the German Army land forces.
Es war ein Edelweiss (in English, "It was an Edelweiss") is a march composed by Herms Niel in 1941 for the Wehrmacht Heer, the German Army land forces.
Farewell of Slavianka
Farewell of Slavianka is a Russian patriotic march, written by the composer Vasily Agapkin in honour of the Slavic women accompanying their husbands to First Balkan War.
Farewell of Slavianka is a Russian patriotic march, written by the composer Vasily Agapkin in honour of the Slavic women accompanying their husbands to First Balkan War.
Hitler Has Only Got One Ball
"Hitler Has Only Got One Ball" is a song that mocks Nazi leaders using blue comedy in reference to their testicles.
"Hitler Has Only Got One Ball" is a song that mocks Nazi leaders using blue comedy in reference to their testicles.
It's Been a Long, Long Time
"It's Been A Long, Long Time" is a 1945 popular song that became a major hit at the end of World War II. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a person welcoming home his or her spouse...
"It's Been A Long, Long Time" is a 1945 popular song that became a major hit at the end of World War II. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a person welcoming home his or her spouse...
Jay Wilbur
James Edward Wilbur (born 1898, Bournemouth, England – died 1970, Capetown, South Africa) was a British bandleader and prolifically recorded musician identified with and influential in the Big B...
James Edward Wilbur (born 1898, Bournemouth, England – died 1970, Capetown, South Africa) was a British bandleader and prolifically recorded musician identified with and influential in the Big B...
Katyusha (song)
"Katyusha", "Katusha" or "Katjusha" is a Russian wartime song composed in 1938 by Matvei Blanter with lyrics from Mikhail Isakovsky during the Second World War.
"Katyusha", "Katusha" or "Katjusha" is a Russian wartime song composed in 1938 by Matvei Blanter with lyrics from Mikhail Isakovsky during the Second World War.
Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major
Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major is a World War II soldier's song.
Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major is a World War II soldier's song.
Lili Marleen
"Lili Marleen" (a.k.a. "Lili Marlene", "Lily Marlene", "Lili Marlène" etc.) is a German love song which became popular during World War II. Written in 1915 during World War I, the poem was pub...
"Lili Marleen" (a.k.a. "Lili Marlene", "Lily Marlene", "Lili Marlène" etc.) is a German love song which became popular during World War II. Written in 1915 during World War I, the poem was pub...
Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition
"Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" is an American patriotic song written by Frank Loesser and published as sheet music in 1942 by Famous Music Corp. The song was a response to the attack ...
"Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" is an American patriotic song written by Frank Loesser and published as sheet music in 1942 by Famous Music Corp. The song was a response to the attack ...
Reuben James (Woody Guthrie song)
“Reuben James” is a song by Woody Guthrie about the sinking of the U.S. convoy escort, the Reuben James, which was the first U.S. ship lost in World War II. Woody Guthrie had started to wri...
“Reuben James” is a song by Woody Guthrie about the sinking of the U.S. convoy escort, the Reuben James, which was the first U.S. ship lost in World War II. Woody Guthrie had started to wri...
Shqiponja Partizane
Shqiponja Partizane is an Albanian World War II song which was used by the Albanian Partisans during marching.
Shqiponja Partizane is an Albanian World War II song which was used by the Albanian Partisans during marching.
Siekiera, motyka
Siekiera, motyka is a famous Polish military song from the period of World War II. It became the most popular song of occupied Warsaw, and then, of entire occupied Poland.
Siekiera, motyka is a famous Polish military song from the period of World War II. It became the most popular song of occupied Warsaw, and then, of entire occupied Poland.
Song of the Soviet Army
The Song of the Soviet Army or Invincible and Legendary was performance of Alexandrov Ensemble.The original 1945 is highly triumphal with its brass fanfares and ecstatic chords extended u...
The Song of the Soviet Army or Invincible and Legendary was performance of Alexandrov Ensemble.The original 1945 is highly triumphal with its brass fanfares and ecstatic chords extended u...
Stalin Wasn't Stallin'
"Stalin Wasn't Stallin'" was an American patriotic song written in 1943 by Willie Johnson and originally recorded by the a cappella gospel group Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet in 1943.
"Stalin Wasn't Stallin'" was an American patriotic song written in 1943 by Willie Johnson and originally recorded by the a cappella gospel group Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet in 1943.
Sullivan (song)
"Sullivan" is a song by Caroline's Spine and the debut single from their major label debut album, Monsoon.
"Sullivan" is a song by Caroline's Spine and the debut single from their major label debut album, Monsoon.
Svyaschennaya Voyna
Svyashchennaya Voyna (Cyrillic: Священная война, English The Sacred War) was one of the most famous Soviet songs associated with the Second World War.
Svyashchennaya Voyna (Cyrillic: Священная война, English The Sacred War) was one of the most famous Soviet songs associated with the Second World War.
The Ballad of Rodger Young
The Ballad of Rodger Young is an American war song by Frank Loesser, written and first performed during World War II in March 1945.
The Ballad of Rodger Young is an American war song by Frank Loesser, written and first performed during World War II in March 1945.
The Monkeys Have No Tails in Zamboanga
"The Monkeys Have No Tails in Zamboanga" (Roud 12598) is a song, probably written during the Spanish American War or the Moro Rebellion.
"The Monkeys Have No Tails in Zamboanga" (Roud 12598) is a song, probably written during the Spanish American War or the Moro Rebellion.
The Red Poppies on Monte Cassino
Czerwone maki na Monte Cassino (The Red Poppies on Monte Cassino) is one of the best-known Polish military songs of World War II. It was composed in May 1944 in Italy, during the Battl...
Czerwone maki na Monte Cassino (The Red Poppies on Monte Cassino) is one of the best-known Polish military songs of World War II. It was composed in May 1944 in Italy, during the Battl...
The Sacred War
Svyashchennaya Voyna (Cyrillic: Священная война, English Sacred War) was one of the most famous Soviet songs associated with the Second World War.
Svyashchennaya Voyna (Cyrillic: Священная война, English Sacred War) was one of the most famous Soviet songs associated with the Second World War.
The Thing-Ummy Bob
The Thing-Ummy Bob is a 1942 song which was written by Gordon Thompson and David Heneker which celebrates the production line worker of World War II making components for complex weapons to win ...
The Thing-Ummy Bob is a 1942 song which was written by Gordon Thompson and David Heneker which celebrates the production line worker of World War II making components for complex weapons to win ...
There's a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere
"There's A Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere" is a patriotic anthem written in 1942 by Paul Roberts and Shelby Darnell (a pseudonym for producer Bob Miller).
"There's A Star-Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere" is a patriotic anthem written in 1942 by Paul Roberts and Shelby Darnell (a pseudonym for producer Bob Miller).
Till Then (1944 song)
"Till Then" is a popular song written by Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus, and Guy Wood and published in 1944.
"Till Then" is a popular song written by Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus, and Guy Wood and published in 1944.
To Be or Not to Be (The Hitler Rap)
"To Be or Not to Be" is a comedy-rap song recorded by Mel Brooks in 1983 for Island Records.
"To Be or Not to Be" is a comedy-rap song recorded by Mel Brooks in 1983 for Island Records.
Uz Maršala Tita
Uz Maršala Tita (Uz Maršala Tita, With Marshal Tito) is a Yugoslav Partisan anthem about Marshal Josip Broz Tito, written by Vladimir Nazor and composed by Oskar Danon.
Uz Maršala Tita (Uz Maršala Tita, With Marshal Tito) is a Yugoslav Partisan anthem about Marshal Josip Broz Tito, written by Vladimir Nazor and composed by Oskar Danon.
We'll Meet Again
"We'll Meet Again" is a 1939 song made famous by British singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles.
"We'll Meet Again" is a 1939 song made famous by British singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics written by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles.
You're a Sap, Mr. Jap
You're a Sap, Mr. Jap is a 1942 one-reel animated cartoon short subject released by Paramount Pictures.
You're a Sap, Mr. Jap is a 1942 one-reel animated cartoon short subject released by Paramount Pictures.
Zog Nit Keynmol
Zog Nit Keyn Mol is the name of a Yiddish song written in 1943 by Hirsh Glick, a young Jewish inmate of the Vilna Ghetto.
Zog Nit Keyn Mol is the name of a Yiddish song written in 1943 by Hirsh Glick, a young Jewish inmate of the Vilna Ghetto.