Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)
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"Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)" was a popular song written by famous Tin Pan Alley songwriters, Howard Johnson and Al Sherman in 1927. It chronicles Charles Lindbergh's famous pioneer solo-flight across the Atlantic Ocean in the Spirit of St. Louis. The song was an overnight hit being released immediately on the heels of Lindbergh's safe landing.
Recordings
Victor Records # 20674, side A, Vernon Dalhart, singer. Joel Whitburn estimates this recording would have appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart beginning August 1927, achieving a position of #4.[1]
Oriole Records (U.S.) # 922, side A, Harry Crane, singer.
Edison
Blue Amberol Cylinder # 5362, Vernon Dalhart
, singer.
Literary sources
- Santa Clarita: Camphor Tree Publishers.
References
- ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
