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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.
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.
Lyrics
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
References
- 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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