In this episode, Lili Redman and Tom Carradine explore the rich history of wartime songs, focusing on their cultural significance during World War I and II. They discuss the podcast's concept, the song 'Adolf', and the lives of notable figures like Annette Mills and Arthur Askey. The conversation delves into the role of variety shows, the impact of propaganda songs, and the legacy of entertainers like Billy Cotton. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next episode, promising more insights into wartime music.
To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN
REFERENCES
The Boomps-a-Daisy Dance
https://youtu.be/ZErUWG84N2Q?si=EBmwbl-xsth1J18q
“Lambeth Walk - Nazi Style” by Charles A. Ridley (1941)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYdmk3GP3iM
Arthur Askey finds a sleeping Hitler in the shelter - “I Thank You” (1940)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1KkTxa49d0
Arthur Askey in “Bandwagon” (1940)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUP8n9mmwa0
For images mentioned in the episode visit our Instagram account:
http://instagram.com/warsongspod
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
02:51 The Goal of the Podcast
05:22 Exploring the Song 'Adolf'
07:39 The Life of Annette Mills
09:53 The Evolution of Variety Shows
12:22 Arthur Askey and His Impact
14:56 The Art of Comedy in Music
15:58 World War II Films and Their Impact
17:36 Propaganda Songs and Their Significance
18:48 Lyrics and Cultural Commentary
22:45 The Role of Music in War
26:52 Humor as a Psychological Weapon
30:04 Legacy of Propaganda Songs
33:04 The Legacy of Billy Cotton
34:48 Billy Cotton's Diverse Career
37:29 The Impact of Television on Variety Shows
38:06 Billy Cotton's Family Connections
39:35 Recap and Favorite Songs
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
You can follow the podcast on social media:
http://instagram.com/warsongspod
https://www.facebook.com/warsongspod
Find more information about Lili Redman here:
https://liliredman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lili__redman/
https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil
Or Tom Carradine here:
https://www.tomcarradine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine
https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine
CONTACT THE PODCAST
If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at warsongspod@gmail.com to be "Mentioned in Dispatches".
LISTENING LINKS
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318
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