Civil Air Patrol Theme Song?

[RADIOMAN015]

Just wanted to check with the group.  We don't have an official theme song do we

Met a singer/songwriter recently that actually is looking for ideas to write songs about, perhaps I'll suggest to her to consider writing a song about Civil Air Patrol.

Perhaps National Headquarters could actually run a competition for song writers/singers/musicians to develop a theme song for CAP.
Wouldn't that be great!!!!

I'm going to drop her an email in the next few days and give here some official website information.  Maybe we will be singing (or at least humming) her song if she decides to do the project!!!

RM   

[HGjunkie]

Oh noes. We doesn't has a theme song. 

Is this seriously something we need to worry about?

[tarheel gumby]

Yes, the CAP does have it own theme song. Just check with the National Historical staff, Maj. James Shaw should be able to set you up with a copy.  The AF used to provide it on 45's to all squadrons.

[jimmydeanno]

Yes, the CAP does have it own theme song. Just check with the National Historical staff, Maj. James Shaw should be able to set you up with a copy.  The AF used to provide it on 45's to all squadrons.

It can be found here: http://www.ner.cap.gov/music/capongoi.mp3

[HGjunkie]

Wait a minute, I have heard this before. On the Rack Builder app for my itouch. It has lyrics to it.

[GTCommando]

Nice beat, I like it. Anyone know where to find the lyrics? Don't have an itouch.

[jeders]

NNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

I thought this song was buried deep within the recesses of the internet. I'm pretty sure I remember that the last time this song was discussed on here there was a fairly universal outcry for it to go away and never be spoken of again.

[GTCommando]

^Got a better idea? As I said, I like the tune, but I'll pass judgment on the lyrics once I find them. Besides, it reminds me of the tune to the AF Song, and that's what counts, isn't it? That and halfway decent lyrics. 

[Major Lord]

There is a CAP hymn too. If I got to vote to adopt a song it would be "Tainted Love".

Major Lord

[Chappie]

Nice beat, I like it. Anyone know where to find the lyrics? Don't have an itouch.

You asked for it.....

The C.A.P. Is On The Go

We are the C.A.P. we're on the go.
We're always, always, always on the go.
We are ready in peace, ready in war,
Ready for what we're needed for,
THE C.A.P. IS ON THE GO.

Down on the ground, up in the blue,
Set to protect the living likes of you,
From training cadets to flying patrol,
With air supremacy our goal,
We of the C.A.P. want you to know,
We're always, always, always on the go.

In this land of the free,
We'll protect our liberty,
So feel secure to know,
That the Civil Air Patrol is on the go.

(Repeat)

[cap235629]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

[JohnKachenmeister]

The most recent issue of Air Force magazine has an article about how "Wild Blue Yonder" became the AF song.  Bottom line and lesson learned:  Great songs come from inspiration, not competition.

"CAP Is On The Go" is not very inspiring, except for one line:

"Ready in peace, ready in war, ready for what we're needed for."  This beats the bloodyhell out of "Citizens serving communities."

[CAP Producer]

Just wanted to check with the group.  We don't have an official theme song do we

Met a singer/songwriter recently that actually is looking for ideas to write songs about, perhaps I'll suggest to her to consider writing a song about Civil Air Patrol.

Perhaps National Headquarters could actually run a competition for song writers/singers/musicians to develop a theme song for CAP.
Wouldn't that be great!!!!

I'm going to drop her an email in the next few days and give here some official website information.  Maybe we will be singing (or at least humming) her song if she decides to do the project!!!

RM   

Hi,

If you are going to move forward with this project please make sure that you engage with your Wing and Region PAO's before you start work and that they work with me and my colleagues at National HQ. It looks like a great idea but we need to work this thru channels and the chain of command before you start.

Thanks.

[BradM]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

haha its not that bad if you think in the context of the 1940s not the 21st century. Do you have a version with the vocals and the music?

[BradM]

We are ready in peace, ready in war,
Ready for what we're needed for,
With air supremacy our goal,
In this land of the free,
We'll protect our liberty,
So feel secure to know,
That the Civil Air Patrol is on the go.

NEWSFLASH: The C.A.P. is to receive two squadrons of F-22A Raptors!

[Major Carrales]

Get over yourselves people.  "CAP is on the Go" is a product of its time and musically is no more "cheesy" than any such song from its era (and for that matter the themes of any of the Armed Forces).

The only difference is the the Services took their songs of heart over time and made them "theirs" while CAP did not do that. 

Really, read the Air Force Theme and you will see it is loaded with outdated and out moded English and slang from the time of its inception (heck...it even has a "ZOOM" in it)...

Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun now!)
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one heckuva roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!
Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder
Sent it high into the blue
Hands of men blasted the world asunder,
How they lived God only knew!
Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer
Gave us wings ever to soar,
With scouts before and bombers galore, Hey!
Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!

Here's a toast to the host of those
Who love the vastness of the sky,
To a friend we send a message
Of his brother men who fly.
We drink to those who gave their all of old,
Then down we roar
to score the rainbow's pot of gold.
A toast to the host of men we boast, the US Air Force.

Zoom!

Off we go into the wild sky yonder,
Keep the wings level and true!
If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder,
Keep your nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!)
Flying men guarding the nation's border,
We'll be there, followed by more,
In echelon we carry on! Hey!
Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!

A well arranged instrumental version of "CAP is on the Go" as a march would do it justice.

[Nilsog]

I like it, we need to make it ours again... while keeping our traditions and proper logos alive.

[Major Carrales]

I like it, we need to make it ours again... while keeping our traditions and proper logos alive.

Well, written.  I don't see why an instrumental version of this could not be brought forth as other organizations have done in a tasteful and reverent manner.

[Eclipse]

I like it, we need to make it ours again... while keeping our traditions and proper logos alive.

Well, written.  I don't see why an instrumental version of this could not be brought forth as other organizations have done in a tasteful and reverent manner.

I'd be willing to bet a bright cadet who is also a musician could do a symphony-sounding version on a synth for zero dollars.

[Major Carrales]

I like it, we need to make it ours again... while keeping our traditions and proper logos alive.

Well, written.  I don't see why an instrumental version of this could not be brought forth as other organizations have done in a tasteful and reverent manner.

I'd be willing to bet a bright cadet who is also a musician could do a symphony-sounding version on a synth for zero dollars.

I was writing a "Texas Wing March" a while back...but that project did not come through.  It was gonna be a small brass ensemble.