He Wears A Pair Of Silver Wings
-Artist: Kay Kyser as sung on "The Best Years Of Our Lives"
-Adam VIII, Ltd. A-8042
-peak Billboard position # 1 for 4 weeks in 1942
-competing version by Dinah Shore charted at # 16
-Words by Eric Maschwitz and Music by Michael Carr
Although some people say he's just a crazy guy
To me he means a million other things
For he's the one who taught this happy heart of mine to fly
He wears a pair of silver wings
And though it's pretty tough, the job he does above
I wouldn't have him change it for a king
An ordinary fellow in a uniform I love
He wears a pair of silver wings
Why, I'm so full of pride when we go walking
Every time he's home on leave
He with those wings on his tunic
And me with my heart on my sleeve
But when I'm left alone and we are far apart
I sometimes wonder what tomorrow brings
For I adore that crazy guy who taught my happy heart
To wear a pair of silver wings
For I adore that crazy guy who taught my happy heart
To wear a pair of silver wings
Transcribed by Robin Hood
These lyrics were transcribed from the specific recording mentioned above
and do not necessarily correspond with lyrics from other recordings, sheet
music, songbooks or lyrics printed on album jackets.
James Kern Kyser, known simply as Kay Kyser, was an American musician and radio personality born in 1905 in New York City. Known for his swing music style, he led his orchestra, the "Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge", during the 1940s, becoming one of the most popular figures in American music of that era. His radio show, "The Kay Kyser Show", was a huge success and contributed to the spread of swing music throughout the country. Kyser was known for his bright personality and musical talent, as well as for using comedic gags and musical games in his broadcast. Among the most representative pieces of his orchestra are "I'll Never Smile Again", "Tuxedo Junction" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo". His radio career lasted until the 1950s, when he began to devote himself to other musical projects. Kyser is considered an important exponent of American swing and his music continues to be appreciated by jazz enthusiasts.
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