“National Air of Germany (Die Wacht am Rhein)” by Sousa's Band 1904 or 1911

“National Air of Germany (Die Wacht am Rhein)” by Sousa's Band 1904 or 1911
Victor 16138-B

Originally recorded by Sousa's band in 1904, a decade before World War 1, this very patriotic sounding national anthem is perfect for a band like Sousa’s. At first I thought this side was the 1904 version, but studying the DAHR listings for this record I think the Die Wacht am Rhein is from a newer 1911 recording. Both by the Sousa's band. But, there is a music sample on DAHR of the 1904 version which is a bit different than this record. So, I am going out on a limb and saying this double sided record must have been made and released in 1911.

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[billbrydon]

Nice recording. You don't hear this much. There's that scene at Rick's in "Casablanca" where the Germans are singing this, and Paul Henreid gets the band to play "La Marseillaise, " and then Claude Rains closes the place.