Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There
| "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There" | |
|---|---|
 Sheet music cover | |
| Song by the Peerless Quartet | |
| Published | 1918 |
| Genre | Patriotic song |
| Songwriter(s) | James A. Nall |
Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There is a song from 1918, written by James A. Nall.[1] The song was originally performed by the Peerless Quartet and reached number 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
- ^ a b Parker, Bernard S. (2007). World War I Sheet Music. Vol. 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.