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Yankee Doodle is a traditional American song and nursery rhyme that originated from a British mockery of colonial soldiers. Learn about its tune, origin, variations, and cultural significance as a state song of Connecticut and a patriotic anthem.
A patriotic song from a Broadway musical by George M. Cohan, based on a real-life jockey and a horse named Yankee Doodle. Learn about the song's history, lyrics, performances and covers, and its place in American culture.
Over There is a 1917 song by George M. Cohan that encourages American men to enlist and fight the "Hun" in World War I. The chorus includes the famous line "The Yanks are coming". See the full lyrics, sheet music, and cultural references of this war-time song.
Find out which songs are the official symbols of the 50 states in the United States, and their composers, lyricists, and adoption years. Learn about the history, controversies, and variations of state songs, such as bilingual, rock, and folk songs.
And all we hear is the Yankee cheer. I heard a girlie say To her boy as he marched away:" Chorus: "When you come back, if you do come back, You'll hear the Yankee cry, 'Atta boy, Jack!' And when you return, remember to bring Some little thing that you get from the King, And drop me a line from Germany, Do, Yankee Doodle, do!
A song about the universal everyman who lost his job and his dream in the Great Depression. The song was written by Yip Harburg and Jay Gorney, inspired by a Russian-Jewish lullaby and a soup kitchen in New York City.
A classic song by George M. Cohan from his musical play Little Johnny Jones, expressing his hope to become a star on Broadway. Learn about its history, recordings, adaptations, and cultural references.
"When Yankee Doodle Learns to "Parlez Vous Français"" is a World War I song published by A.J. Stasny Music Co. Based on estimates of sales, a performance of the song by Arthur Fields in 1918 was ranked #8 in the United States when it was featured on his Oh! Frenchy album, released by Victor.