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Tennessee Ernie Ford sings Anchors Away on The Ford Show, March 30, 1961 aboard the USS Aircraft Carrier Yorktown.
“Anchors Aweigh” is a rousing U.S. Navy march written in 1906 by Charles A. Zimmermann with lyrics by Alfred H. Miles. It became the official song of the U.S. Navy and is closely associated with naval ceremonies and military pride. The title means “anchor is raised,” signaling a ship ready to head out to sea.
The USS Yorktown (CV-5) was a pivotal World War II American aircraft carrier commissioned in 1937, famous for its actions at the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway. After sustaining severe damage, it was sunk by a Japanese submarine on June 7, 1942. A second carrier, the USS Yorktown (CV-10), served later.
About Tennessee Ernie Ford
Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television.
Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history.
About The Ford Show
As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music.
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Tennessee Ernie Ford sings Anchors Away on The Ford Show, March 30, 1961 aboard the USS Aircraft Carrier Yorktown.
“Anchors Aweigh” is a rousing U.S. Navy march written in 1906 by Charles A. Zimmermann with lyrics by Alfred H. Miles. It became the official song of the U.S. Navy and is closely associated with naval ceremonies and military pride. The title means “anchor is raised,” signaling a ship ready to head out to sea.
The USS Yorktown (CV-5) was a pivotal World War II American aircraft carrier commissioned in 1937, famous for its actions at the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway. After sustaining severe damage, it was sunk by a Japanese submarine on June 7, 1942. A second carrier, the USS Yorktown (CV-10), served later.
About Tennessee Ernie Ford
Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television.
Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. Through 1976, he released a total of eighty-three albums on the label--and literally scores of single records, including his classic version of Merle Travis' timeless anthem to the working man, "Sixteen Tons"...at the time of its release, the fastest selling single in Capitol's history.
About The Ford Show
As prime-time's # 1 half-hour variety show for five years, The Ford Show featured all the ingredients of the top variety shows of the day; Hollywood's greatest guest stars, top-of-the-line production, and terrific music.
ernieford.com
facebook.com/tennesseeernieford
#tennesseeernieford #anchorsaway #usnavy
