Elton Britt - There's A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere free for downloading

This was going thru my head this morning and I checked it on line - a wonderful patriot song.

WOW! This guy was way before my time, 1st. time I've even seen his name. Thanks for sharing this great old song that is timeless!!!

My mother was born and raised in Corpus Christi Texas and this was her favorite song until the day she died. Hearing it brings back so many memories.

IT IS NICE TO HEAR SOME OLD SONGS

This was my grandfather's favorite song. I only know that from being told though. My grandfather was in the Merchant Marine and was lost at sea on his was home from Japan to see me, shortly after I was born. My mother had it on an old 78 album and played it often.

A classic, since the first time a listen to this song, I became one of my favorite.

I was 7 years old when this recording came out...(1942) It has stayed in my head all these years. I forgot some of the words, but was lucky enough to find it on the net. Thanks for sharing

First heard this tune in a PX in Fort Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.in Dec. '42.Never forgot.

Chugalugging 3.2 beer in '43 in a Camp McCoy Wisc.PX. I can hear that song now.

My dad played it over and over before he went into the army. WWII is a very clear memory for me and this is part of it

During WWII my uncle was in the US Navy. I listened to the old vinyl record to the point of wearing it out. I lost track of the original Elton Britt version until my adult years. It is still as inspirational as ever to me, as a 27 year Air Force veteran. I still love it!

first heard it in 1942. never forgot it . today found in int, beautiful

Holy shit, my grandfather fought for elton britt to get into the country music hall of fame back in the 70's for 20 years.

We will never forget the sacrifices.

There were many women who hung a star in the window that owe this man thanks!

I remember hearing this song laying on my grandfather's couch when I was about 5 years old. I used to know all the words to it.

we danced to this back in 1942 - -just before the war began

This song was sold by the (WRITER) for I think $20 and maybe a jug of whiskey. I knew this man but didn't know he wrote this until the day of his funeral. Carl (Little Hank )Keenen was the writer. Keenen's were trick rodeo riders, and little Hank had a very bad leg that was injured in a rodeo accident. He could not get into the service because of this leg injury and that helped inspired the song. The song of course alludes to his injured leg. Carl (little Hank) also had very bad eyesight in latter years. He lived in Custer SD for many years had an old time record shop. He was living in Edgemont SD when he passed away. His auction contained thousands of record albums that were in his shop from earlier years. I loved to listen to the many stories about his rodeo days and his knowledge of music. Several years ago there was a TV program on S D public TV about Carl and his life.

I heard this for the 1st time a few years ago. Brought tears to this old sailors eyes.