| THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER |
| Music and Lyrics by: Nat Burton and Walter Kent |
| The Song: Though forever associated with war-torn Britain, this song was actually written by two Americans in 1941. It was recorded for the first time by Kay Kyser and his band, with vocals by Harry Babbitt. However, the most famous recording was by the Sweetheart of the British Forces, Vera Lynn. |
| Homefront: The original recording by Kay Kyser was featured in the episode "Kids" as Caroline, seeing a cake in a shop window with a searchlight pattern on the icing, was reminded of her wartime experiences in England. The song accompanied a montage of film clips and stills of the devastation wreaked upon London during the Blitz. |
| Lyrics: Verse: I'll never forget the people I met Braving those angry skies; I remember well, as the shadows fell, The light of hope in their eyes. And though I'm far away, I still can hear them say, "Thumbs up!" For when the dawn comes up, Chorus: There'll be Blue birds over the white cliffs of Dover, Tomorrow just you wait and see, There'll be love and laughter, And peace ever after, Tomorrow when the world is free. The shepherd will tend his sheep, The valley will bloom again, And Jimmy will go to sleep in his own little room again. There'll be Blue birds over the white cliffs of Dover Tomorrow, just you wait and see. |
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