Songs and Stories from the War Years!
Songs and Stories from the War Years is presented by Richard Kruppa. People of all ages love the music from the World War II era, 1939-1945. On Tuesday, July 10th, 6:30 pm, the Lane Memorial Library will host Songs and Stories from the War Years presented by Richard Kruppa.
This entertaining and informative program focuses on some of the most beloved songs from that era. Songs like “Bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover,” “Sentimental Journey,” “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition,” and “Harbor Lights.”
Richard not only sings the songs, accompanying himself on guitar, 5-string banjo, and baritone ukulele, but he tells their fascinating and unfamiliar stories as well; their meaning, how they came to be, and their significance. Richard asks interesting and thought-provoking questions, such as “What popular song was written in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?” “What song was popular world-wide and thought to be from each country where it was popular?” and “What WW II-era song was a top hit written and recorded by a state governor?”
Richard Kruppa, known musically as “Ramblin’ Richard,” is a member of the New England Foundation for the Arts, and a retired professor from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. The event will be held in the Lane Room. |
