Rodgers devised a straightforward melodic score whose most inspired moments (such as the main title theme) seem to have been lifted from the early work of Ralph Vaughan Williams. But for all of these, there is a price to pay for victory. Salomon spent the next several years, all the way to 1948, traveling all over the Pacific, including Japan, to conduct his researchand earned a naval commendation for his efforts. - ANNO A Rallegratevi ed esultate, perch grande la vostra. Meanwhile, the United States exerts it's influence to keep the Vichy French from turning vessels in Martinique belonging to the surrendered French government from falling into German hands. Victory at Sea is a documentary television series [1] about warfare in general during World War II, and naval warfare in particular, as well as the use of industry in warfare. \r\rThe melody was originally a theme called Beneath the Southern Cross, which Rodgers had composed for 'Victory at Sea', the TV series about World War II. After that war he moved to Broadway, where he collaborated with great American songwriters and composers like Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin. Though the original series Victory at Sea is in the public domain because its copyright was never renewed, the copyright on the original musical score was renewed and thus only the music remains under copyright. Often overshadowed by the Battle of Midway, the hard-fought carrier naval battle in May 1942 in the waters of the Coral Sea north of Australia marked the end of the phase of Japanese triumphs in the Pacific War and proved to be of strategic significance. 7/2017, posted anonymously: "This song is attributed to being composed by Richard Rodgers when it was really composed by Chopin. (No other love! The British Navy engages German U-Boats and the pocket battleship Graf Spee in the South Atlantic. info@nationalww2museum.org [8] Episode No. Their liberation became bloody as they fought their way in Manila, but still they cheered. You'll recognize some of the themes, especially if you are fond of music composed. Illustrated by Ian Marshall. As is usual for Kunzel, his tempos lean toward the leisurely side, and these performances don't outpoint the Bennett RCA Victors except in sheer breadth of sound. Some user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. For an 1954 NBC-TV B&W series, this still sets a high mark of achievement. I was expecting the series. His theme for Beneath the Southern Cross, a favorite of series theme music devotees, was given words by Hammerstein and became the hit song No Other Love. In many ways, though, it was Bennetts score, recorded by RCA and released on two LP records, that had the most enduring influence and became a fixture in millions of households. It's the battle of the South Atlantic between the British ship Devonshire and the German ship Atlantis. 18, for example, is entirely of Bennett's creation, and uses none of Rodgers's twelve themes. A rather dramatic sounding song and is very obviously taken from a musical. Start the wiki. This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 16:14. The British Navy engages German U-Boats and the pocket battleship Graf Spee in the South Atlantic. NBC made a distribution deal with United Artists and the film debuted in mid-1954. This article is about the Rodgers and Hammerstein song. Below are the top five veteran research questions, where to go for further resources, and how to begin your search. Britain went to war with mainly First World War-vintage vessels and at the outbreak of WWII Britain had far more battleships than most other nations, albeit with smaller guns than those of the most modern ships. Such permission will be acknowledged in this space on the page where the image is used. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Victory At Sea: Benson-Class Destroyers. Michael Feinstein - included in his 1988 album Isn't It Romantic. Meanwhile, the United States exerts it's influence to keep the Vichy French from turning vessels in Martinique belonging to the surrendered French government from falling into Germa Read allThe British Navy engages German U-Boats and the pocket battleship Graf Spee in the South Atlantic. He was a natural collaborator with Rodgers on "Victory at Sea,"and in fact he composed the vast majority of the 13-hour score. 10, No. I now have 4 different versions of this timeless classic. They thus bring the fight through a series of "island-hopping" offensives using a new shipthe slow but vital LST. Meanwhile, the United States exerts it's influence to keep the Vichy French from turning vessels in Martinique belonging to the surrendered French government from falling into German hands. E3VB-1313 Take 1 - 1A\rI take no credit for the photos I have used in this Audio/Video Robert Russell Bennett music manuscripts, 19111981. : The meeting of Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin for final plans for Germany's surrender and the forming of the United Nations are depicted. Colonel Bogey March, for band (or orchestra), Warsaw Concerto for piano & orchestra (for the film "Dangerous Moonlight"/"Suicide Squadron"). Defend your friendly convoys and keep your supply lines open. Plenty of footage of South America, both as sympathizers to the Nazi cause and, much later, as American allies willing to aid their northern neighbor's causeMore compelling footage of sea battles accompanied, as always, by the stirring music of Richard Rodgers and likewise that of Leonard Graves' narration. If you love the sea and vivid imagery of the sea and ships, along with military review marches and tropical island settings, then "Victory at Sea" will come to life for you without even having to watch the film footage to show what the music tells. Add to Cart. The movements and approximate timings in the RCA Victor Symphony performance are as follows: The score was a favorite of U.S. President Richard Nixon, who was a Navy veteran himself, and part of it was played at his funeral. In an era when television was beginning to dominate American households, which now included millions of veterans just starting to raise families but harboring powerful memories of their military service, the series was a smash hit. Eventually, the Germans counterattack, but to no avail. British forces have the unenviable position of guarding the sea as they escort convoys from Gibraltar to Malta. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. MPAA rating Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Cafe Songbook would like to further note that song titles cannot be copyrighted. The best WWII doc ever.narration in this condensed 2hr version is done beautifully by Alexander Scourby (a different narrator was used in the individual half hour episodes of the Vic At Sea series). Unable to add item to List. In the year after its first broadcast, Victory at Sea won numerous awards, including a Peabody and an Emmy, and a George Washington Medal from the Freedoms Foundation. In addition, the Imperial Japanese Navy possessed a powerful battleship force, which included the largest and most powerful battleships in the world, the Yamato and the Musashi. Portions of the score were played at Nixons funeral. Add to Cart. No mention of that melody having originally been composed by Chopin was found. "Navy Plans to Present War History on Video" Chicago Tribune, 12 March 1951. Training in twin engine B-25 Mitchell bombers, the 477th never actually saw combat overseas, but fought another battle here in the United States. Victory At Sea: Douglas Dauntless Flights. The U-Boats are ascendant, and their triumphs proclaimed in Germany. Bing Crosby recorded it for Decca Records on December 31, 1953 [4] and it was also included on his LP Bing Sings the Hits. The 1952 NBC series Victory at Sea was one of the earliest network documentary series to capture the public's imagination in a serious way, and one of the more enduring offshoots was the music by Richard Rodgers, which was recorded by RCA-Victor in what ultimately became a series of four LPs. ), 2009-2018 by CafeSongbook.com -- All Rights Reserved. Their musical style could perhaps be described as an eclectic, groovy and unusual blend of country, british folk and churlish rock n roll, with a touch of yodeling, cabaret, campfire and hootenanny. The music ranges from beautiful to haunting to intense, and flavored with an ethnic feel (Pearl Harbor attack) on occasion, and always fits the mood. Years[/RoviLink] -- a study of Winston Churchill -- a fine score that ought to be better-known. Bennett nonetheless received credit only for arranging the score and conducting NBC Symphony Orchestra members on the soundtrack recording sessions, and many writers still refer erroneously to "Rodgers's thirteen-hour score". by Paul Kennedy. (with the title "Beneath the Southern Cross") for the NBC television series Victory at Sea (1952/1953). The series ran from October 1952 to April 1953 for a total of 26 episodes. 544 Pages, 7.00 x 10.00 in, 83 color illus. Guam, a US territory, is invaded by Japanese a few days after Pearl Harbor and remains occupied for two and a half years. A fine overview of the 26-episode television series that chronicles World War II through the use of newsreel footage. Richard Rodgers originally composed this tune (with the title "Beneath the Southern Cross") for the NBC television series Victory at Sea (1952/1953). ". Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Victory at Sea: The Feature Film (Film Chest Restored Version), Military & War/World War II, Military & War, Harold Alexander, Isaac Kleinerman, Alexander Scourby, Alan Brooke. : But they still hope, and in January 1945, these were answered as much of the Philippines Islands were liberated and its people cheered the Americans. Victory at Sea - The Legendary World War II Documentary (History Channel), Victory at Sea - The Complete 26 Episode Series - Plus 6 Bonus War Documentary Programs - Collector's Tin. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. } For further information on Cafe Songbook policies with regard to the above matters, see our "About Cafe Songbook" page (link at top and bottom of every page). Any other images that appear on CafeSongbook.com pages are either in the public domain or appear through the specific permission of their owners. The Japanese are ascendant as they invade the East Indies, Singapore and the Philippines. The mystery is, however, solved rather simply by Wikipedia which notes "The 1953 song "No Other Love" [by Rodgers and Hammerstein] should not be confused with "No Other Love", a song of 1950. The Allied invasion of Normandy is detailedfrom preparation to executionvia vintage footage from both sides. While Hitler's Germany begins its decline, Mussolini's Italy falls. Synopsis. Courtesy US Naval History and Heritage Command. His team, composed largely of newsreel veterans, searched naval archives around the world, and received complete cooperation from the U.S. Navy, which recognized the publicity value. 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 A well-produced feature -length version of the TV documentary series with actual footage from the battles described, it's emotional and provides a good look at what our men and those of our allies, and even enemies, faced in WWII. As it turned out, Rodgers only agreed to compose the musical themes for "Victory at Sea"on condition that neither he nor NBC earned any money from the series initial runa condition to which the network, rightly anticipating massive later profits on future runsagreed. I've owned it on reel-to-reel video tape, VHS, and DVD before buying this version. Essential information is conveyed about how some deaths are caused not just by battle but also by malaria. Harass shipping and starve ports of vital supplies. Unquote: \r Lyrics:\r No other love have I,\rOnly my love for you!\rOnly the dream we knew,\rNo other love!\r \rWatching the night go by,\rWishing that you could be,\rWatching the night with me,\rInto the night I cry!\r \rHurry home,\rCome home to me!\rSet me free,\rFree from doubt,\rAnd free from longing!\r \rInto your arms I'll fly,\rLocked in your arms I'll stay,\rWaiting to hear you say,\rNo other love have I,\rNo other love!\r\r(Instrumental break)\r \r(Into the night I cry! 1989 Preview 1 The Song Of The High Seas (From "Victory At Sea") Morison was then working on his epic 15-volumeHistory of United States Naval Operations in World War II, and assigned Salomon to carry out research for the project. Rodgers contributed 12 "themes"short piano compositions a minute or two in length; these may be examined in the Rodgers Collection at the Library of Congress. Add a video, Do you know any background info about this track? ~ Bruce Eder, To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free, Victory at Sea: Theme of the Fast Carriers, Victory at Sea: Beneath the Southern Cross, George Gershwin: Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue / An American In Paris. $25.00 USD. Why not more? A well-produced feature -length version of the TV documentary series with actual footage from the battles described, it's emotional and provides a good look at what our men . After retiring from the service in 1948, Salomon began work on developing the concept for a telementary that would chronicle the US Navys war-winning efforts in all theaters of conflict during World War II. Before the Philippine Islands, the US first attacks Peleliu and Anguar. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. This segment marked the near inevitability that the Japanese would accept defeat and surrender to the Allies. Praise is given to the "Seabees", who made the airfields operational in a brief time, and to observation planes and radar, which helped the US Navy stop Japanese reinforcements and counterattacks. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt. Credits for Videomakers of custom videos used on this page: Borrowed material (text): The sources of all quoted and paraphrased text are cited. It used documentary films from all participants with added dramatic recreations (like the bombing of Pearl Harbor) where there were no film cameras recording the events. If the island could be occupied, it would serve as a base to operate against Pearl Harbor and also help anchor the extended defensive perimeter needed to prevent a recurrence of the Doolittle Raid. Rodgers are a group of mostly elderly misfits from Svartlamon, Trondheim, Norway. I waited for this digitized version for a long time. German U-Boats come through and manage to destroy some of ships along the way. Rodgers's "Beneath the Southern Cross" theme was given words by Oscar Hammerstein, titled "No Other Love", and put into their 1953 musical, Me and Juliet. After training in Australia and New Zealand, the US Marines land on Guadalcanal. Thus, the eventual neutralization and destruction of the German U-Boat forces is guaranteed. Rodgers would con- tribute twelve 'themes' - short piano compositions a minute or two in length - while Robert Russell Bennett did the scoring and conducted the NBC Symphony Orchestra on the soundtrack recording sessions. Deering Library, Northwestern University, Evanston IL. This image was used as the basis for the cover of the iconic first Victory at Sea LP. With war now declared by the US, naval forces join to bring convoys of supplies across the Atlantic Ocean to the Allies in England. Though damaged, the US Navy survives to fight again. Go directly to shout page. Some of the scenes are a bit graphic, which is surprising considering this was originally intended for broadcast on NBC in 1953-54. Sevastopol was liberated and the Allies defeat Germany. It's not perfect sound quality due to 1950s recording technology and it's images are a bit grainy , coming from 16mm film stock from the 1940s (and combat situations, not studio productions), and no color or colorization, but it was the tops of os's time, and remain very viewable even 60+ years later. [6] Robert Russell Bennett did the orchestrating, transforming Rodgers's themes for a variety of moods, and composing much more original material than Rodgers,[7] as may be observed in Bennett's holograph scores, archived with his papers at Northwestern University and microfilmed at the Library of Congress. Meanwhile, the United States exerts it's influence to keep the Vichy French from turning ve Read allThe British Navy engages German U-Boats and the pocket battleship Graf Spee in the South Atlantic. 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