Al's Music Box:)) When The Lights Go On Again sung by Vera Lynn is a popular song composed during World War II. It was written by Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler. The first recording, by Vaughn Monroe, reached number one on the charts in 1943. The song expresses the hopes for an end to the war. The title is from the refrain found throughout the song as is found in the first verse: 'When the lights go on again all over the world. And the boys are home again all over the world. And rain or snow is all that may fall from the skies above.' 'A kiss won't mean "Goodbye" but "Hello to love". The reference to "lights going on again" alludes to the remark "The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our life-time", attributed to British statesman Sir Edward Grey on the eve of the First World War. The title of the song may also refer to the longed-for end to the blackout restrictions imposed in London and elsewhere during the Second World War. Music was a large part of culture during World War II. During the war, music served as a uniting factor among people around the world; “When the Lights Go On Again” was one of the songs that helped keep up the spirits of those who were struggling. Famous singer Vera Lynn was best known for her music during the war, including popular songs such as “Lili Marlene and "Yours." She “will always be remembered by all who endured the Hell of Hitler’s Blitz, she will always be remembered by the troops.” Music has long been used to fight conflict and to help further the resolution of conflicts, as well as to fuel the fires of anger in some situations. In the case of “When the Lights Go On Again,” the song was written to give people a sense of hope and calm. Most agree that the lyrics were inspired heavily by the London blackout, which were imposed to combat the bombing raids by the Germans, called the Blitz, which lasted from September 1940 to May 1941. The blackouts lasted through to the end of the war. It was a bleak time for Londoners and the rest of the British people, as it wasn’t only London that fell under attack during the Blitz. Any city in Britain could be bombed at any time, resulting in a general sense of fear throughout the nation. It was an incredibly anxious time, as Osbert Lancaster says in his book All Done from Memory: “During the “blitz” so long as I remained indoors I was ceaselessly assaulted by what psychiatrists so unfeelingly describe as “irrational fears,” but on escape into the wide open spaces they were promptly transformed by the patter of shrapnel into anxieties to which my reason accorded every justification.” This war was called “The People’s War” for a reason – it was brought directly to the people of Britain, forcing them to flee the city or face a city of fear. Because of all the anxiety and fear caused during this time, the people needed an outlet, and that outlet came often in the form of hopeful songs. “When the Lights Go On Again” speaks of what the world will be like after the war, something that would seem far away at the time to people who were undergoing the stresses of being under attack. "When the lights go on again all over the world. And the boys are home again all over the world. And rain or snow is all that may fall from the skies above. A kiss won't mean "goodbye" but "hello to love." When the lights go on again all over the world. And the ships will sail again all over the world. Then we'll have time for things like wedding rings and free hearts will sing. When the lights go on again all over the world." These were intended to paint a picture in the minds of listeners about how the world would begin again with the conclusion of the war.
Groaner's Corner:(( It was graduation night at Cox High School, and they were about halfway through the ceremony when the principal said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a problem. Bubba is a few credits short and won't be able to graduate tonight." Well now, Bubba was the starting right guard for Cox's football team, and when the student body heard that he wasn't going to graduate, they all jumped up and started to chant, "Give Bubba another chance, give Bubba another chance!" Pat Dye and the principal had a quick conference and afterward, the principal announced that they have decided to give Bubba another chance. Bubba is told that he will be given a "One Question" math test and if he passes, he can graduate. The question is, "What is 2 plus 3?" Bubba thinks for about 20 minutes and finally says, "I have it! The answer is 5!" There is complete silence in the auditorium for a couple of seconds and then the entire Cox High School football team jumps up and begins to chant, "Give Bubba one more chance. Give Bubba one more Chance!"
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Right now, I dont have time to come home and let them out.”
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IN THIS DESERT 'HAPPY HOUR' PHOTO, KELLY IS THIRD FROM THE RIGHT 
AT THE BAKERY IN YARNELL, ARIZONA
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| PHEEBS MOVING FAST ALONG A DUSTY DESERT ROAD |
There is a 10 or 12 year old dog sitting in the pound soon to be put down. It sees the younger dogs taken by families but no one wants him. You know what to do.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true, Colin.
DeleteWe miss Pheebs, too, Al.
ReplyDeleteYour photos of Pheebs today had me getting up and giving both my dogs a hug and telling them how much I love them.
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ReplyDeletePheebs was always "regal" looking.
ReplyDeleteDear Al: I just wanted to reach out and say how sorry I am for your loss of Kelly. You had such a wonderful, adventurous life together. Pray you are well.
ReplyDeleteAlso, for your loss of Pheebs. She was a wonderful doggy. Blessings always, Susan