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The Allies March to Freedom

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Title
The Allies March to Freedom
Composer
Tosti, F. Paolo (Francesco Paolo), 1846-1916  
Lyricist
  • English lyrics: Taylor (Rothschild), Helen (Jane), 1876-1943  
  • Italian lyrics: Brigante-Colonna (Angelini), Gustavo, 1878-1956  
Publisher
Chappell & Co. Ltd.  
Place of Publication
London (England)  
Year of Publication
1915  
Date of Copyright
1915-06-29
Physical Description
1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-7, [1] p.)
Comment
  • 50, New Bond Street.
  • Chappell & Co. Ltd.
  • Tosti was a celebrated figure, especially in England, and he emerged from retirement to write this song. It had less impact than might be expected, though it was advertised in England and recorded in the United States.
Historical Note
  • One recording was released, in 1915. Marketing of the sheet music increased after the United States entered the war, especially as an accompaniment for silent films. H. R. Higgs’ arrangement for that purpose survives in the National Library of Australia.
  • This is the high-voice version of the first of two printings that differ only in the price on the cover. The English words are printed in Roman above the Italian words, printed in Italic. The English text is not an exact translation of the Italian, though the sentiments are similar.
Musical Note
Tosti uses a drumbeat accompaniment throughout this march song (“Tempo di marcia”) in duple meter. A fanfare figure links verse and chorus. Harmony and melody are more straightforward than in many of Tosti’s ballads.
Dedication
Dedication
Subject - Topic
  • Freedom  
  • Songs and music  
  • Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920)  
  • Popular music  
  • Songs and music  
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Flags  
  • Pictorial works  
Subject - Geographic
  • United States  
  • Italy  
Subject - Temporal
1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [refrain 2]
  • [verse 2] Addio, pensose no mamme che piangete! / Addio, ragazze belle die aspettate! / Suovia, levate il capo e sorridete: / Quaggiù i ragazzi fan le schioppettate. / E sul nemico scroscia la mitraglia / E noi balziamo avanti alla battaglia;
  • [refrain 1] Sulla fronte portiam l'itala stella / E in cuore il nome della patria bella! / Sulla fronte portiam l'itala stella / E in cuore il nome della patria bella!
  • Italian text: [verse 1] Leviamo le bandiere a tutti i venti / Con i fucili le fanfare e i canti: / Marciam di fronte in dieci reggimenti / Con l'occhio fiso ai nostri comandanti. / Ci vennero le donne a salutare / E partimmo per terra d'oltre mare;
  • [verse 2] Away, away, no time for idle sorrow / Though some we cherish far away are lying, / We’ll battle on until that great Tomorrow / When back triumphant we come with colours flying / And rich reward shall crown our high endeavour / For Peace shall bless our homes and hearts for ever.
  • [refrain 1] March, march, under Freedom's flag, heroes and brothers / Fight till Justice rules again and wrong is righted, / March, march, under Freedom's flag, heroes and brothers / The vict'ry won, the triumph sure, we stand united!
  • English text: [verse 1] Away, away! from northern lake and mountain / From western field and eastern plain advancing, / Away, away! from olive grove and fountain / We march together, our banners bravely dancing. / A greater host ne'er liv'd in song and story, / Allies in hope, in courage and in glory!
Musical Genre
March song
Repository
Newberry Library
Rights
NoC-US
Rights Description
The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Artist
HW 1915  
Cover Description
Six flags of the allies, standards crossed; on left, front to back, Belgium, France, Russian Navy; on right, front to back, Italy, Japanese Navy, United Kingdom. Blue, red, yellow, and green on white; signed BR.
Back Cover Description
List of titles: Chappell & Co.'s Ballad Concert Successes
Interior Description
  • Plate numbers: pp. 2–7, BL: 26135
  • Cover, bottom: Price 1|6 net. cash. / (60¢)
  • Cover, top: No. 1 in Eb. Compass Bb. to Eb. [underscored] [ . . . ] No. 2 in G Compass D to G.
Performance Medium
Voice and piano.  
Original Location
Box 163
Local Identifier
nda163_035
Collection Title
James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
Collection
World War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
TitleThe Allies March to Freedom
ComposerTosti, F. Paolo (Francesco Paolo), 1846-1916  
Lyricist
  • English lyrics: Taylor (Rothschild), Helen (Jane), 1876-1943  
  • Italian lyrics: Brigante-Colonna (Angelini), Gustavo, 1878-1956  
PublisherChappell & Co. Ltd.  
Place of PublicationLondon (England)  
Year of Publication1915  
Date of Copyright1915-06-29
Physical Description1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-7, [1] p.)
Comment
  • 50, New Bond Street.
  • Chappell & Co. Ltd.
  • Tosti was a celebrated figure, especially in England, and he emerged from retirement to write this song. It had less impact than might be expected, though it was advertised in England and recorded in the United States.
Historical Note
  • One recording was released, in 1915. Marketing of the sheet music increased after the United States entered the war, especially as an accompaniment for silent films. H. R. Higgs’ arrangement for that purpose survives in the National Library of Australia.
  • This is the high-voice version of the first of two printings that differ only in the price on the cover. The English words are printed in Roman above the Italian words, printed in Italic. The English text is not an exact translation of the Italian, though the sentiments are similar.
Musical NoteTosti uses a drumbeat accompaniment throughout this march song (“Tempo di marcia”) in duple meter. A fanfare figure links verse and chorus. Harmony and melody are more straightforward than in many of Tosti’s ballads.
DedicationDedication
Subject - Topic
  • Freedom  
  • Songs and music  
  • Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920)  
  • Popular music  
  • Songs and music  
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Flags  
  • Pictorial works  
Subject - Geographic
  • United States  
  • Italy  
Subject - Temporal1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [refrain 2]
  • [verse 2] Addio, pensose no mamme che piangete! / Addio, ragazze belle die aspettate! / Suovia, levate il capo e sorridete: / Quaggiù i ragazzi fan le schioppettate. / E sul nemico scroscia la mitraglia / E noi balziamo avanti alla battaglia;
  • [refrain 1] Sulla fronte portiam l'itala stella / E in cuore il nome della patria bella! / Sulla fronte portiam l'itala stella / E in cuore il nome della patria bella!
  • Italian text: [verse 1] Leviamo le bandiere a tutti i venti / Con i fucili le fanfare e i canti: / Marciam di fronte in dieci reggimenti / Con l'occhio fiso ai nostri comandanti. / Ci vennero le donne a salutare / E partimmo per terra d'oltre mare;
  • [verse 2] Away, away, no time for idle sorrow / Though some we cherish far away are lying, / We’ll battle on until that great Tomorrow / When back triumphant we come with colours flying / And rich reward shall crown our high endeavour / For Peace shall bless our homes and hearts for ever.
  • [refrain 1] March, march, under Freedom's flag, heroes and brothers / Fight till Justice rules again and wrong is righted, / March, march, under Freedom's flag, heroes and brothers / The vict'ry won, the triumph sure, we stand united!
  • English text: [verse 1] Away, away! from northern lake and mountain / From western field and eastern plain advancing, / Away, away! from olive grove and fountain / We march together, our banners bravely dancing. / A greater host ne'er liv'd in song and story, / Allies in hope, in courage and in glory!
Musical GenreMarch song
RepositoryNewberry Library
RightsNoC-US
Rights DescriptionThe organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
ArtistHW 1915  
Cover DescriptionSix flags of the allies, standards crossed; on left, front to back, Belgium, France, Russian Navy; on right, front to back, Italy, Japanese Navy, United Kingdom. Blue, red, yellow, and green on white; signed BR.
Back Cover DescriptionList of titles: Chappell & Co.'s Ballad Concert Successes
Interior Description
  • Plate numbers: pp. 2–7, BL: 26135
  • Cover, bottom: Price 1|6 net. cash. / (60¢)
  • Cover, top: No. 1 in Eb. Compass Bb. to Eb. [underscored] [ . . . ] No. 2 in G Compass D to G.
Performance MediumVoice and piano.  
Original LocationBox 163
Local Identifiernda163_035
Collection TitleJames Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
CollectionWorld War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music

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