Mack David Lyrics (7 results)

Sheet Music. Condition: Very Good. Containing front and rear covers, and two interior pages of sheet music with lyrics in English, please note that this is a photocopy and hence a good working copy only.

Sheet Music. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. This sheet music is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the covers have some light bumping and rubbing. The inner pages are clean and bright. "The kids all called him Johnny Zero; In school they always used to say, "Johnny got a zero, Johnny got a zero, Johnny got a zero today." The kids all laughted at Johnny Zero And they would tease him when they'd play, "Johnny got a zero, Johnny got a zero, Johnny got a zero today." " "Foley enlisted in November 1941. [2] After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was assigned to a non-combat role with the 22nd Bomb Group stationed in Australia. His diligent cleaning of the machine guns of a B-26 Marauder caught the attention of the bomber's pilot, Lieutenant Walter Krell. [3] As the top turret gunner was injured, Foley became his replacement, despite having no aerial-gunnery training. [1][2]After a quick introduction to the equipment and procedures and one practice mission, Foley found himself on his first combat mission two days later, a raid against shipping near Rabaul on May 24, 1942. [3] He shot down an A6M Zero, [2] even though he had not even been taught how to use the gunsight. [3] Two weeks later, he was credited with two more over Lae. [2] International News Service war correspondent Pat Robinson wrote an article about him and dubbed him "Johnny Zero". "The song "Johnny Got a Zero" was released as sheet music in 1943, lyrics by Mack David and music by Vee Lawnhurst, and topped out at #4 on the Variety list for the week of April 28. An a cappella rendition by the Song Spinners, "Johnny Zero", stayed on Billboard magazine's charts from June to August, peaking at #7. In the song, Johnny does poorly in school, with the other children mocking him with "Johnny got a zero" every time he fails a test. However, when he grows up and becomes a fighter pilot, the words take on an entirely different meaning.". …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition copy. Age toning with small tears to edges but overall a good piece of sheet music.…

Folding sheet, quarto, fine copy with front cover illustration. RAAF cover - WW2.

Condition: Good. Good condition.

Sheet Music. Condition: Good. Good condition with wear and markings.

Condition: Very Good. Vintage piano sheet music in colour illustrated printed paper covers showing fighter pilot in his cockpit, showing 7 'kills' with a Japanese zero fighter in the background. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 6 pages folded sheet music including the covers. Scored for voice and piano with lyrics. Ink name to the top front cover, without any tears and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. SHEET MUSIC.…