I'll Be Seeing You - Sentimentality and Separation

In this episode, hosts Tom Carradine and Lili Redman delve into the emotional and historical significance of the wartime song 'I'll Be Seeing You.' They explore its origins, the songwriters behind it and its impact during World War II. Their conversation highlights various interpretations and recordings of the song, emphasizing its universal themes of love, loss and hope. Through their musical analysis and personal anecdotes, the hosts bring to life the enduring legacy of this classic ballad.

To listen to all the songs mentioned in the episode please visit their Spotify playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FQDrBphYqYLAuN6Jm01PN

REFERENCES

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
https://www.stowmaries.org.uk/

I’ll Be Seeing You - Film (1944)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCLBcHf71Rc

Secret Love - Doris Day
https://youtu.be/H8P_p7dB2dw?si=9DZr-7lvbV-NNXyn

Mahler’s Third Symphony Last Movement (Listen at 1:04)
https://youtu.be/M622tyRUYKg?si=N5zH3KL_CZkYVVsz&t=64

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:50 Opening Catch Up
02:03 I = I'll Be Seeing You
07:22 Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal
13:21 The Sheet Music
14:46 Discovering the Song
17:04 Discussing the Lyrics
19:04 Universal Themes in Love Songs
23:35 Discussing the Music
29:15 Recordings - Dick Todd / Bing Crosby
34:36 Tommy Dorsey (with Frank Sinatra)
36:03 Billie Holiday
39:35 Joe Loss (with Harry Kaye)
41:17 Anne Shelton and Stanley Black
43:08 Ambrose
43:44 Our Favourites?
46:11 Other Listening Recommendations
49:19 Mentioned in Dispatches
50:44 A Clue for Next Week

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

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https://www.facebook.com/ScalaLil

Or Tom Carradine here:
https://www.tomcarradine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tomcarradine
https://www.facebook.com/mrtomcarradine

CONTACT THE PODCAST

If there's a wartime song that you think they should discuss, or if you have a personal or family story connected to one, drop them a line at [e-mail]  to be "Mentioned in Dispatches".

LISTENING LINKS

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ktQ4nyudmPRLcCNyNxEfv?si=ac9e1babe6834f2b

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-wartime-song/id1806037318

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