"Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There" | |
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Song by the Peerless Quartet | |
Published | 1918 |
Genre | Patriotic song |
Songwriter(s) | James A. Nall |
Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There is a song from 1918, written by James A. Nall. [1] The song was originally performed by the Peerless Quartet and reached number on the top 100 US songs of 1918. [2]
The cover illustration features a silhouette of a soldier fighting while surrounded by exploding artillery. [1]
Considered to be a "flag waving tune" from World War I, "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There" also saw popularity during the early stages of World War II and was meant to inspire patriotism and support for the war. [3]
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