Many events in history inspire songs – and Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean is no exception. Within 2 days of his landing in Paris several songs were already on the market – the first being “Lucky Lindy” by L. Wolfe Gilbert and Abel Baer. Within a short period of time, over 300 songs came out of Tin Pan Alley commemorating Lindbergh’s flight.
Other events in Lindbergh’s life inspired songs too – such as his marriage to Anne Morrow in 1929. Among these were: “Anne and Lindy” and “We Know You’ll Take Good Care of Lindy”. The kidnapping and loss of his child, Charles Lindbergh Jr. also inspired the songs “Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr” and “There’s A New Star Up in Heaven (Baby Lindy is Up There” by Bob Miller – recorded just one day following the discovery of the deceased baby.
Below I have included a playlist with a few of the songs I could find in their early recording.
Have you heard any of these, or others about Lindbergh? What do you think?
Other posts as part of Charles Lindbergh Week:
- Speeches Made by Charles Lindbergh
- The Lindberghs in Print
- Book Review of Lindbergh by A. Scott Berg
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Very interesting post. I am listening to some of the songs now.
ReplyDeleteI sort of enjoy listening to the songs from these eras - occasionally. I think music can be such a fascinating look into a time period.
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