Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There
| "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There" | |
|---|---|
 Sheet music cover for "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There" | |
| Song | |
| Published | 1918 |
| Composer | James A. Nall |
| Lyricist | James A. Nall |
| Performed by | The Peerless Quartet |
Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There is a song from 1918, written, composed, and published by James A. Nall.[1] The song was originally performed by the Peerless Quartet and reached No. 6 on the top 100 US songs of 1918.[2]
The cover illustration features a silhouette of a soldier fighting while surrounded by exploding artillery.[1]
Considered to be a "flag waving tune" from World War I, "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There" also saw popularity during the early stages of World War II and was meant to inspire patriotism and support for the war.[3]
References
- 1 2 Parker, Bernard S. (2007). World War I Sheet Music 2. McFarland. p. 573. ISBN 9780786424931.
- ↑ "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There". MusicVF.com. VF Entertainment. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ↑ Smith, Kathleen E. R. (2003). God Bless America; Tin Pan Alley goes to war. The University Press of Kentucky. p. 22. ISBN 0813122562.
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