Holiday for Strings (song)

This classic piece, written by David Rose,[1] was the theme song for the Red Skelton Show for over 20 years. Written in 1942, this piece is still recognized today as a classic American composition. The pizzicato strings and soaring melodies give this composition its distinctive sound.[2] [3]

Spike Jones did a version using humorous instruments including a male impersonating a clucking chicken.

Allan Sherman did a version entitled "Holiday for States" mentioning all of the 50 states in the union. (SOURCE: From the Alan Sherman album "Allan in Wonderland" (1964))

References

  1. "David Rose - Holiday For Strings (1942)". YouTube. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  2. U.S. Copyright Date of Registration 26-3-1942
  3. http://www.davidrosepublishing.com/rental/holiday-strings
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