Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)

Sheet Music cover from the 1927 song, "Lindbergh (The Eagle of the USA)".

"Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)" was a popular song written by famous Tin Pan Alley songwriters, Howard Johnson and Al Sherman in 1927. It chronicles Charles Lindbergh's famous pioneer solo-flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The song was an overnight hit being released immediately on the heels of Lindbergh's safe landing.

Recordings

Victor Records # 20674, side A, Vernon Dalhart, singer.
Oriole Records (U.S.) # 922, side A, Harry Crane, singer.
Edison Blue Amberol Cylinder # 5362, Vernon Dalhart, singer.

Literary Sources

Sherman, Robert B. Walt's Time: from before to beyond, Santa Clarita: Camphor Tree Publishers, 1998.

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