GRAND OLD FLAG

Listen in for a rousing discussion of George M. Cohan's "You're a Grand Old Flag." Did you know that he was inspired by a Civil War soldier and that the 1906 hit was the first to sell more than a million copies of sheet music? Interesting tidbits about the man and his music abound. Jim Mola narrates modestly, letting the composer, music, and lyrics take center stage. Mola's pacing is slow, and he gently underscores each new piece of information. This listening package provides opportunities for listening to the song with and without the words and for poring over the illustrations of Qi Wang. A.R. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2008]