Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major
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| "Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | English |
| Written | 1939 |
| Songwriter(s) | Art Noel and Don Pelosi |
"Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major" is a humorous song from the Second World War. It was written by Art Noel and Don Pelosi.[1]
In 1973, Martin Page published a compilation of "British military songs without expurgation", titled Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Major! The Songs and Ballads of World War II.[2]
Lyrics
[edit]The Roud number is 16962. The final line is "Sgt. Major, be a mother to me".
There was a follow-up: "Good Morning Sergeant Major" (circa 1940).
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Inglis, Ian, ed. (2016). Popular Music and Television in Britain. Taylor & Francis. p. 133. ISBN 9781317078166.
- ^ Legman, G. (October–December 1990). "Erotic Folksongs and Ballads: An International Bibliography". The Journal of American Folklore. 103 (410): 417–501. JSTOR 541609.
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