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This song is an American classic! It was written by the great George M. Cohan.

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Q: Why did George M Cohan write the song Over There?
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Who composed the song Over There?

Over There Lyrics & Music by George M. Cohan (1917)


What did George Cohan's song over there encourage Americans to do?

To join armed forces


What George M Cohan song was written to boost morale in World War 1?

Who wrote" Over There" song for WW1 song?


Who wrote the yankeedoodle song?

i believe george m. cohan


Who wrote the music to You're a Grand Ole Flag?

I believe that song was written by George Michael Cohan.


During world war 1 popular music like george m cohan's song over there encouraged Americans to?

all of the above


What is the theme to the song over there by george m cohan?

In 1917 Woodrow Wilson had presented his War Message to congress and four days later they passed the War Resolution which brought the United States into the "Great War". Being the patriotic man George M. Cohan was, he penned the song "Over There" on a napkin and performed it himself to patrons in attendance at his current play.


During World War 1 popular music like George and Cohan song over there encouraged Americans to do what?

all of the above


Name of the patriotic American song written by George M Cohan?

Yankee doodle dandy


George M Cohan wrote the 1904 song Give your Regards to Broadway as well as this song?

Yankee Doodle Dandy


Where can I find a download of the song Over There?

Not sure about that one. One place I've heard it was in the James Cagney movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy", where he played the writer of the song, George M. Cohan


What was George M Cohan famous for?

Cohan was the quintessential early 20th century "Song and Dance Man". He was also a prolific song writer, and many of his songs had a sentimental or patriotic theme, very popular at that time.