Sheet Music, "Comin' In On A Wing and A Prayer"

 
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Sheet Music, "Comin' In On A Wing and A Prayer"
Sheet Music, "Comin' In On A Wing and A Prayer"
Sheet Music, "Comin' In On A Wing and A Prayer"
Sheet Music, "Comin' In On A Wing and A Prayer"

Sheet Music, "Comin' In On A Wing and A Prayer"

Object number2017.043.166
Date1943
Associated LocationNew York City, New York
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions12 × 10 in. (30.5 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSheet music is for "Comin' In On A Wing and A Prayer" A World War II song with lyrics by Harold Adamson and music by Jimmy McHugh. Published in 1943 by Robbins Music Corp. The song was recorded by the Song Spinners for Decca Records, reaching number one on the Billboard pop chart on July 2, 1943."Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer" was the only song with a war connection to appear in the top twenty best-selling songs of 1943 in the United States.This edition features Harry James and his Orchestra with a photo inset of Harry James. The cover features an airplane flying in the sky with a red title.
    The back cover has an advertisement for, Music for Americans.
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