Wish Me Luck
Gracie Fields
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Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Cheerio, here I go, on my way Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Not a tear, but a cheer, make it gay Give me a smile I can keep all the while In my heart while I'm away Till we meet once again, you and I Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Cheerio, here I go on my way Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Not a tear, but a cheer, make it gay Give me a smile I can keep all the while In my heart while I'm away Till we meet once again, you and I Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Cheerio, here I go, on my way Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Not a tear, but a cheer, make it gay Give me a smile I can keep all the while In my heart while I'm away Till we meet once again, you and I Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Cheerio, here I go, on my way Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Not a tear, but a cheer, make it gay Give me a smile I can keep all the while In my heart while I'm away Till we meet once again you and I Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye Goodbye everybody, I'll do my best for ye
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Written by: HARRY PARR-DAVIES, PHIL PARK
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Wish Me Luck" was first released in 1939, the start of World War II, and became a famous song amongst the Allied troops.
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Notable PerformanceGracie Fields, an English actress, singer, and comedian, is widely known for her rendition of "Wish Me Luck."
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Royal ConnectionFields was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1938. Therefore, her songs, including "Wish Me Luck," held significant importance in the British culture.
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Popularity"Wish Me Luck" was so popular during the war that it was frequently played on the BBC's radio service, becoming an emblematic song of British resilience and defiance.
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Song Link to Dedication"Wish Me Luck" is essentially a farewell song, and it became a poignant expression of determination and hope during the war years. Soldiers would often listen to it before going off to fight.
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Long-lived InfluenceThe song's memorable melody and heartfelt lyrics have ensured its lasting popularity, and it continues to be played on occasions of national commemoration in the UK.
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Original SingerWhile interpreters have performed the song in different ways and settings, the version sung by Gracie Fields remains the most well-known and beloved, as many connect Fields' powerful voice with the spirit of wartime Britain.
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Personal StrugglesFields', who was suffering from cancer at the height of her career, managed to record “Wish Me Luck,” despite her health condition, which further added to the song's emotional resonance.
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Song in Pop CultureIn recognition of its cultural impact, "Wish Me Luck" was featured in the 1993 British television series, "Wish Me Luck," about British women sent behind enemy lines during World War II.
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Relevance in Music History"Wish Me Luck" by Gracie Fields is a classic song that helped shape the British music scene, and its emotional depth continues to touch listeners today.
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