Grandma Olive holding Mary
1962. Dave in Korea
The following recordings were made while I was in Korea. Thought I'd try talking to the kids.
The following three songs are Cindy and Laurie playing their guitars and singing
.
If you listen closely, Dave tries a little harmony. Dog barking too.
Mid 1970s.
Song-1
Green Beret
2 min-11 sec(mp3 file) |
Song-2
What have They Done to the Rain
2 min-30 sec(mp3 file) |
Song-3
Mr Bojangles
1 min-19 sec(mp3 file) |
The below "Dad. Dec 24'81" contains 3 recordings, some with family talking to Dad.
1. Christmas 1981
2. August 21, 1982
3. Christmas 1983
The "Radio interview plus 2" contains three recordings
1. WAUK radio interview of me at our Army National Guard Unit
2. Recording with Dad while he was in the hospital
3. Partial recording of Mother and family members
(this recording goes bad near the end)
Backward in time now. It is 1954 and Dave is in the US Navy.
To view a movie of Dave, click on the16 mm button below!
During the stay in Kobe, Japan (1953) our "Helena Review" made its debut.
A group of 44 men, including some officers, picked from the ship's Happy Hour talent,
presented six shows at various hospitals and installations in Kobe, Osaka and Kyoto.
The group was built around the Helena's Men's chorus and boasted a variety of
instrumental groups, a combo from the band, popular and hillbilly song stylists and comedians.
The troupe was well received everywhere and made a fine showing.
(Dave was a member of the Helena Men's Chorus).
To hear the song, click on the title. mp3 file---42 seconds long.
"I don't Want to be a Hero"
Words to the song
OHHH I don't want to be a hero, I don't want to go to war.
I just wants to hang around the Piccadilly underground and live off the earnings of a high born limey.
I don't want a bullet up me ars hole, I don't want my buttocks shot away.
I just wants to live in England, jolly jolly England and roger all me blooming time away ohhh limey.
Call out the members of the old brigade, they'll keep England free.
Call out me mother, me sister and me brother, but for gosh sakes, don't call meeeeee.
Author unknown!
This spoof was never intended to make fun of anyone. In 1954 or today!
"The Helena Review" received a standing ovation after performing their show
including this song as performed in one of Hong Kongs theaters.
Many of our British friends in the audience requested a number of encores.
Thank you all for the memories!
Last----but not least----one of my favorites
The Veteran's Song!
THE VETERAN
I can tell you're a veteran
by the look in your eyes
From the tears that flow
when you see an American flag fly
I can tell you're a veteran
by the way you hold your head
Carried high and proud
of the service you did
Most people don't understand
And some don't give a damn
about the events that happened in the past
They don't give you a second glance
I can tell you're a veteran
Your memory will always stand tall
People can't look at your feats as small
You've been through more than most will ever know
I can tell you're a veteran
and a veteran you will always be
America should never forget you
Because if there were no veterans
our country would not be free
Copyright 1995 by Jill V. Chandler
