1938 THE BAND OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS Anchors Aweigh CHARLES ZIMMERMANN - 78 RPM Record

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Band Of H. M. Grenadier Guards – Anchors Aweigh
March - Conducted by Major George Miller
Composed by Charles Zimmermann
78 RPM audio transfer from Bowness Arts' collection of vintage records

Band Of H. M. Grenadier Guards Conducted by Major George Miller – Anchors Aweigh / Liberty Bell
Label: Columbia – C-6006 (Canada)
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Released: 1938
Genre: Brass & Military
Style: Instrumental March
Other side of this record: Liberty Bell
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The Band of the Grenadier Guards is one of the most renowned bands in the British Army, with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. From performing at royal ceremonies to international concerts, the band has become a cherished part of Britain's cultural heritage. The band's history can be traced back to 1685, during the reign of Charles II. The king allowed the band to maintain 12 "hautbois" (oboe) players, marking the beginning of the band's legacy. Charles II's death in 1685 was so significant for the band that until the Second World War, the Bass Drummer (known officially as The Regimental Timebeater), wore a black armband in mourning of the king's death. One of the band's most famous tunes is The British Grenadiers, which is part of Britain's musical heritage. The band is currently based at Wellington Barracks in St James's, London. The barracks is a historic location that was built in the 19th century and has been home to the Foot Guards since 1804. The location is perfect for the band, as it allows them to perform at high-profile events in London, such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

Charles A. Zimmermann, born in 1861 in Newport, Rhode Island. He was an American composer of marches and popular music. He graduated from the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, where he honed his skills in music composition. Following in his father's footsteps, who played in the band during the Civil War years, Zimmermann was appointed as the bandmaster at the United States Naval Academy in 1887 at the young age of 26. Early in his career, Zimmermann started a tradition of composing a march for each graduating class. In 1906, Midshipman First Class Alfred Hart Miles requested a new march that would be inspiring, with a swing that could be used as a football marching song, and one that would live forever. The resulting march, Anchors Aweigh, was dedicated to the Academy Class of 1907 and has been adopted as the unofficial song of the U.S. Navy. Zimmermann continued to serve as the Naval Academy's bandmaster until his death on January 16, 1916 in Annapolis, Maryland, from a brain hemorrhage.

Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912, the Gramophone Company established 78 rpm as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "unbreakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.