Charles A. Zimmerman

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Charles A. Zimmermann composed "Anchors Aweigh" in 1906. Zimmermann (1861-1916) was at the time a Lieutenant, and had been bandmaster of the United States Naval Academy Band since 1887. The lyrics were by Arthur Miles, a cadet. The song was originally written as a football marching song.

He composed numerous songs for The Wizard of Oz.

  • with Frank Keesee:
    • Only You (Sir Dashemoff Daily)
  • with Mr. Hollister:
    • When the Heart is Sad (Sir Dashemoff Daily)
  • with Vincent Bryan:
    • Marching Thro' Georgia (Scarecrow and Tin Woodman)
    • Sitting Bull (Scarecrow)
    • Football (Scarecrow and Tin Woodman)
    • Marching Through Port Arthur (Scarecrow and Tin Woodman)

[edit] Bibliography

  • Holsinger, M. Paul, ed. (1999). War and American Popular Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia. Westport: Greenwood Press.
  • Ravitch, Diane, ed. (2000). The American Reader. New York: Harper Collins.
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