Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major

Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major

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Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major is a World War II soldier's song. Roud 16962. The final line is "Sgt. Major, be a mother to me". The song is normally credited to Art Noel and Don Pelosi in 1939. There was a follow-up: "Good Morning Sergeant Major" (c 1940)

Recordings

* The Friends of Fiddler's Green "This Side of the Ocean" 1981 and 1997
* Arthur Askey
* Vera Lynn
* George Formby
* Chas & Dave
* Sod's Opera
* Max Bygraves in SingaLongaWarYears Vol.1

External References

* [http://www.drinkingsongs.net/mp3s/1940s/1940s--1995-come-on-lads--sods-opera-(CD)/index.htm Drinking songs]

See also 1939 in music


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