Washington Jewish Radio

Hi Everybody!! Another great special program is up on the website for your enjoyment. It is a very special program because the calendar is busy this time of year with lots of holidays, both Jewish and American. So on this mornings program we split the program into two parts so we can pay our special tribute to these two special days. Ben and I thank you for all your support and we hope you enjoy the program!!

PROGRAM OF SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016

PART ONE-YOM YERUSHALAYIM

Sissu Et Yerushalayim-Darom Duo-1980

Jerusalem-Journeys-1992

Yerushalayim Shel Zahav-Danny Kaye and the Zamir Chorale-1973

Yerushalayim-Cantor Moshe Koussevitzky-1950

My Chiefest Joy-Cantor Mayer Davis-1991

Jerusalem Is Mine-Kenny Karen-1976

V’Yirushalayim Ircho-Cantor Moishe Oysher-1954

BEN’S SELECTIONS FOR YOM YERUSHALAYIM:

Im Eshkokeich Yerushalayim-Yaakov Shwekey

Yerushalayim-Matisyahu

Shabchi Yerushalayim-Yeshiva Boys Choir

PART TWO-MEMORIAL DAY

On this part of the program, we open the treasure chest of old time radio programs and go back to the World War II years to listen to a time of great unity and purpose for all Americans, as we united to defeat a terrible enemy and restore freedom to the world.  Over 400,000 gave their lives for their country during World War II.

1. The United States Treasury Hour. CBS network, July 7, 1941. Barry Wood sings an Irving Berlin song, “Arms For The Love Of America”. Incidental narration by Alan Reed.

2. Let’s Put The Axe To The Axis-Abe Lyman and his Orchestra. Recorded June 18, 1942 in Hollywood.

3. The Fred Allen Show. CBS network, January 18, 1942. Al Goodman and his Orchestra sing a patriotic singing commercial “Care For Your Car For Your Country”. WABC New York aircheck.

4. The Coca Cola Victory Parade Of Spotlight Bands. ABC Blue network, September 29, 1943. Benny Goodman and his Orchestra play “Clarinet A La King”.

5. Colgate Tooth Powder Time. CBS network, January 19, 1943. Al Jolson sings “There’ll Never Be Another War” WABC New York aircheck.

6. Excerpt from “Fourteen August” broadcast on the CBS radio network on V-J Day, August 14, 1945, the day of the Japanese surrender and the end of the war. Written by the legendary radio writer Norman Corwin and starring Orson Welles.

BEN’S SELECTIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY

G-d Bless The USA-Lee Greenwood

From A Distance-Bette Midler

America-Neil Diamond

Well, that’s the lineup and Ben and I hope you enjoy this very special program. On next week’s program will be a special program for the holiday of Shavuos. Lots or rare and wonderful music to add something special to your enjoyment of this great holiday. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!!