Tell That to the Marines
| "Tell that to the Marines" | |
|---|---|
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| Song | |
| Published | 1918 |
| Composer | Jean Schwartz & Al Jolson |
| Lyricist | Harold Atteridge |
| Performed by | Al Jolson |
Tell that to the Marines is a 1918 song, written during World War I. It was composed by Jean Schwartz and Al Jolson, written by Harold Atteridge, and performed by Al Jolson.[1] Based on sales estimates, it hit a peak position of No.2 on Top 100 US songs of its time.[2]
The lyrics reference the catchphrase, Tell It to the Marines, and they address Kaiser Wilhelm directly.[3]
References
- ↑ Parker, Bernard S. (2007). World War I Sheet Music Volume II. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 645. ISBN 078642799X.
- ↑ "Tell that to the Marines". MusicVF.com. VF Entertainment. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ↑ "Al Jolson- Tell that to the Marines". Lyrics-Translations.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
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