In 1966, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded an LP titled "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure." The record was an unexpected success, and Dirksen recorded two more LPs.
In 1969, Dirksen recorded this album for Bell Records, titled "Everett Dirksen's America," which consists of him reciting the lyrics to assorted patriotic songs, over a choral accompaniment. Dirksen died on September 7, 1969, shortly after recording the album, which was considerably less successful than his debut LP. Here is the track list.
A1God Bless America2:13
A2Keep The Home Fires Burning3:39
A3You're A Grand Old Flag2:00
A4The Battle Hymn Of The Republic3:35
A5When Johnny Comes Marching Home1:44
A6America The Beautiful2:27
B1Yankee Doodle2:54
B2Tenting Tonight3:17
B3Yankee Doodle Boy2:14
B4Columbia The Gem Of The Ocean2:55
B5America2:47
B6Tribute To Apollo 2:38
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