As a child, I had several favorites among my parents' long-playing records, including two albums with martial songs by the Merrill Staton Choir (who also produced many other albums). I believe they were active in the post-war years up until the 1960's, but I haven't been able to find out any biographical details. I was reminded of those old memories by a couple of chance encounters while browsing the Web, and I thought I'd share them with any other old fogeys veterans who might remember them too.
First, from the album "Sound Off!", here's a medley: "This Is The Army, Mr. Jones", "Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer", and "Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition".
Next, from the album "Up Anchor!", here's a favorite from the Civil War, "Shenandoah".
And finally, from the same album, another medley: a World War II ballad about "Torpedo Jim", followed by "Your Boy Is On The Coal Pile Now".
Those brought back many memories of my childhood. I reckon I wore out those long-playing records until they were more scratch than song! I wish someone would bring out the Merrill Staton Choir's albums in digital form. I'd buy them all.
Peter
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