Natalie Shoaf

God Bless America by Kate Smith

Kate Smith is the person that is referred to as "The Fat Lady" in the trite verbalization of "It's not over till the fat lady sings".

In early 1940, Kate Smith , a firecely patriotic American , and biggest star on the radio, was deeply worried about her county.  She asked Irving Berlin if he would give her a song that would re-ignite the spirit of American patriotism and faith.  He said he had a song that he had written in 1917, but never used it.

He said she could have it.  She sat at the piano & played and realized how good it was.  She called Mr Berlin and told him that she couldn't take this from him for anything.

So, They agreed that any money that would be made off the song would be donated to the Boys Scouts of America.  This clip is from the movie "Your're in the Army Now".  I hope you enjoy it.

Posted by Natalie Shoaf - Monday, 03/14/11, 01:32 PM - Comments - Category: Real Estate