Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry), 1848-1929
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1848 - 1929
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
"Anchors aweigh", 1943?
Item — Box 1: Series Vocal_sheet_music_001, Folder: Am-As, Object: 17
Identifier: Vocal_sheet_music_001
Scope and Contents
“Anchors Aweigh” is one of the most recognizable melodies in the world. The unofficial song of the U.S. Navy celebrated its centennial in 2006, and the coin pictured below was issued to commemorate the milestone. The music for "Anchors Aweigh" was composed by Charles A. Zimmermann, Naval Academy Bandmaster and Music Director, with lyrics by Midshipman Alfred H. Miles.The first commercial recording of "Anchors Aweigh" was released on June 9, 1920. The record was...
Dates:
Publication: 1943?
"Anchors aweigh" (The song of the Navy), 1942
Item — Box 1: Series Vocal_sheet_music_001, Folder: Am-As, Object: 16
Identifier: Vocal_sheet_music_001
Dates:
Publication: 1942