Civil Air Patrol Theme Song?

[Johnny Yuma]

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.

Texas Wing, eh?

Sort of a cross between Tejano and Bob Wills I imagine...

[vmstan]

After reading the CGAUX March lyrics, ours isn't so bad after all.

I'm going to ask our commander if we can play the march at opening, after the national anthem, next week.

[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.

Texas Wing, eh?

Sort of a cross between Tejano and Bob Wills I imagine...

With a Mariachi twist...lol  Or maybe TEXAS SWING.  I send my initial works to TUBACAP for FYI.

[dogden]

You just need to be able to sing it with a toothpick in your mouth or it won't work!!

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.

Texas Wing, eh?

Sort of a cross between Tejano and Bob Wills I imagine...

With a Mariachi twist...lol  Or maybe TEXAS SWING.  I send my initial works to TUBACAP for FYI.

[BradM]

How about this song for doing parades and drills? From the movie The Battle of Britain.
FYI, its not really a German song. The music begins at 0.31 secs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVVoH9-QH0

[Chappie]

Thanks for all the replies (It is interest that no mention is made in any of CAP's professional development programs about the song that already exits) --  perhaps since we have a "theme" song already, maybe the song could more of a "tribute" type song with words specifically to CAP's history & programs.   

As far as Bryan Adams' song "Never Let Go", my understanding is that this is a tribute to the Canadian Coast Guard.

Perhaps I'll go forward with a suggestion that the song writer/singer to consider writing something specifically about CAP.    I know her past works haven't really looked at specific organizations, so this would be a different challenge for her.    Maybe she will visit some units to get a better "feel" of CAP and it's members.
RM

It took me awhile to find it...but here are the lyrics to The CAP Hymn:


LORD, GUARD AND GUIDE THE CAP

To the tune of the United States Air Force Hymn ("Lord, Guard and Guide the Men Who Fly").  The lyrics of the USAF Hymn were written in 1915 by Mary C. D. Hamilton to the tune "Hesperus", composed in 1854 by the Englishman Henry Baker (1835-1910). The lyrics of the CAP Hymn were written in 1993 by Chaplain James R. Behrens.

1.  Lord, guard and guide the C-A-P.  Grant them desire to trust in Thee.
     As they strive in their missions thress.  So vigiliant we all may be.

2.  Bless us as we work with our youth.  Help us to teach the ways of trusth.
     Through leadership that we may see the value of our beliefs in Thee.

3.  Be with us as we search the air For persons troubled and despaired.
     Be with us as we serve the needs by loving actions learned through Thee.

4.  Help us to reach the farthest heights in aerospace that's out of sight!
     Help us to know all that can be, Through the efforts of C-A-P.

5.  Be with our loved ones while apart.  Help them to know why we must part.
     Lord, be with us, in all we do.  'Till the whole world learns to trust in You!  AMEN.

[JohnKachenmeister]

How about this song for doing parades and drills? From the movie The Battle of Britain.
FYI, its not really a German song. The music begins at 0.31 secs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVVoH9-QH0

Not really a German song?  I think that was (and still is) the "Luftwaffe March."

[HGjunkie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X5zq_ar43w


Yep.

[RiverAux]

Who says we can't dump this song?  Yes, it is old.  Yes, it may have been "official" at one point or another.  But, it certainly is not near and dear to the hearts of CAP members as are some of the songs for the services.  For better or for worse we've dumped all sorts of stuff CAP life that existed back when that song was written. 

So, I don't think a single person would be terribly offended if a new song was written. 

That being said, I don't think very many people would care if someone did come up with something significantly better.  We really don't have a need for something like that. 

[Major Carrales]

Who says we can't dump this song?  Yes, it is old.  Yes, it may have been "official" at one point or another.  But, it certainly is not near and dear to the hearts of CAP members as are some of the songs for the services.  For better or for worse we've dumped all sorts of stuff CAP life that existed back when that song was written. 

So, I don't think a single person would be terribly offended if a new song was written. 

That being said, I don't think very many people would care if someone did come up with something significantly better.  We really don't have a need for something like that.

If you slowed the tempo down, arranged it where there was a trumpet solo and modernized the counter melodies...it would sound like a different song, yet still be the same.  And only people with a deep hatred for CAP hsitory would have a problem with it.

Someone, send me the sheet music and I may try to do that.

[AlphaSigOU]

How about this song for doing parades and drills? From the movie The Battle of Britain.
FYI, its not really a German song. The music begins at 0.31 secs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVVoH9-QH0

Not really a German song?  I think that was (and still is) the "Luftwaffe March."

When first published, it was titled 'Luftwaffe March'. It was later renamed the 'Aces High March'. It was actually composed by Ron Goodwin, a British composer. He also composed a similar march for the RAF for the film Battle of Britain.

[BillB]

Love the shots of the JU-52 in the opening.  It still has the BMW engines. I got a type rating in the JU-52, but the engines had been changed to Wrights.

[JohnKachenmeister]

If you look close on some of the Heinkels, you can see N-numbers.

[JohnKachenmeister]

CAP OTG has mostly uninspiring lyrics, but

The tune, while dated, ain't too bad.

If Sparky can update the musical arrangement, I think that all the brains we have here can update the lyrics.

The words should keep the "Ready in peace, ready in war..." line, but:

Can we mention SAR/DR with something other than "Protect the living likes of you?"

Can we mention cadet programs and AE specifically, not just a line about air supremacy?

When CAP OTG was written, there was no space program yet...maybe we could mention that.

Also, repeating words just to fill a line is silly and amateurish.  We can do better.

[Major Carrales]

CAP OTG has mostly uninspiring lyrics, but

The tune, while dated, ain't too bad.

If Sparky can update the musical arrangement, I think that all the brains we have here can update the lyrics.

The words should keep the "Ready in peace, ready in war..." line, but:

Can we mention SAR/DR with something other than "Protect the living likes of you?"

Can we mention cadet programs and AE specifically, not just a line about air supremacy?

When CAP OTG was written, there was no space program yet...maybe we could mention that.

Also, repeating words just to fill a line is silly and amateurish.  We can do better.

"Alway, Always, Always on the go"

"Always, ever ready on the go"

Plus we could add...

"You've had you breakfast in bed before,
but you won't have it there any more"   

[AlphaSigOU]

If you look close on some of the Heinkels, you can see N-numbers.

The He-111s and the Bf-109s used in the film were license-built in Spain for the Ejercito del Aire (Spanish Air Force). They were powered with Rolls-Royce Merlins.

Back on topic...

If Maj C can come up with a revised lyric and tune for the 'CAP song', let's at least give it a listen.

[JohnKachenmeister]

CAP OTG has mostly uninspiring lyrics, but

The tune, while dated, ain't too bad.

If Sparky can update the musical arrangement, I think that all the brains we have here can update the lyrics.

The words should keep the "Ready in peace, ready in war..." line, but:

Can we mention SAR/DR with something other than "Protect the living likes of you?"

Can we mention cadet programs and AE specifically, not just a line about air supremacy?

When CAP OTG was written, there was no space program yet...maybe we could mention that.

Also, repeating words just to fill a line is silly and amateurish.  We can do better.

"Alway, Always, Always on the go"

"Always, ever ready on the go"

Plus we could add...

"You've had you breakfast in bed before,
but you won't have it there any more"   

Nice try.  That's from "This is the Army."

This is the Army Mister Green
We like to keep our barracks nice and clean,
You used to have a maid to scrub your floor,
But you ain't got a maid any more!

[HGjunkie]

Nice try.  That's from "This is the Army."

This is the Army Mister Green
We like to keep our barracks nice and clean,
You used to have a maid to scrub your floor,
But you ain't got a maid any more!

Hmm...
This is the C.A.P Mister green
We like to keep our barracks nice and clean
you used to have yo' mama scrub the floor
But you ain't got yo' mama nooo mooooore!

[Major Carrales]

CAP OTG has mostly uninspiring lyrics, but

The tune, while dated, ain't too bad.

If Sparky can update the musical arrangement, I think that all the brains we have here can update the lyrics.

The words should keep the "Ready in peace, ready in war..." line, but:

Can we mention SAR/DR with something other than "Protect the living likes of you?"

Can we mention cadet programs and AE specifically, not just a line about air supremacy?

When CAP OTG was written, there was no space program yet...maybe we could mention that.

Also, repeating words just to fill a line is silly and amateurish.  We can do better.

"Alway, Always, Always on the go"

"Always, ever ready on the go"

Plus we could add...

"You've had you breakfast in bed before,
but you won't have it there any more"   

Nice try.  That's from "This is the Army."

This is the Army Mister Green
We like to keep our barracks nice and clean,
You used to have a maid to scrub your floor,
But you ain't got a maid any more!

I knew I could depend on "Smilin' Kach" to know the right lyrics.  Honestly, I tend to combine the "CAP is Always on the GO" and the Irving Berlin song in my mind.

[AirDX]

Lt. Col. John Kachenmeister, CAP
Mitchell Award, 1966.
Republic of Vietnam Service, 1969-1970 (Ruled "Inappropriate" by the NLO, 2009).
Gill Robb Wilson Award #2604, 2008.
Declared a "Threat to National Security" by the Secretary of DHS, 2009.
Facing Congressional investigation for opposing the Muslim Victory Mosque at Ground Zero, 2010

And now for something completely off topic: I nominate this for best signature block ever.