Canadian History
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Soldiers of Song
- The Dumbells and Other Canadian Concert Parties of the First World War
- Auteur(s): Jason Wilson
- Narrateur(s): Jason Wilson
- Durée: 7 h et 28 min
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Lucky soldiers who could sing a song, perform a skit or pass as a “lady” were taken from the line and put onstage for the benefit of their soldier-audiences. The intent was to bolster morale and thereby help soldiers survive the war. The Dumbells’ popularity was not limited to troop shows along the trenches. The group also managed a run in London’s West End and became the first ever Canadian production to score a hit on Broadway. Touring Canada for some 12 years after the war, the Dumbells became a household name and made more than 25 audio recordings.
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Soldiers of Song
- The Dumbells and Other Canadian Concert Parties of the First World War
- Narrateur(s): Jason Wilson
- Durée: 7 h et 28 min
- Date de publication: 2021-09-23
- Langue: Anglais
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The seeds of irreverent humour that inspired the likes of Wayne and Shuster and Monty Python were sown in the trenches of the First World War, and The Dumbells - concert parties made up of fighting soldiers - were central to this process. Soldiers of Song tells their story....
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