Hogan's Heroes

(Robert Clary - Richard Dawson - Ivan Dixon - Larry Hovis)

Sing the best of world war II

Arranged & Conducted by

Jerry Fielding

Jerry fielding is undoubtedly one of the most prolific and bust composer-arranger-conductors in Hollywood. Besides film and T.V. work, such as "Advise and Consent" and "Hogan's Heroes," Jerry's scoring can currently be heard on such television shows as "Bewitched," "Farmer's Daughter," "Shane," "Run Buddy Run," and "Tarzan." The above would be enough to keep most people working around the clock, but not Jerry. He still manages to fill requests for numerous stars who want him to conduct and arrange special material for them. The list is a veritable who's who and includes Dean Martin, Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, Danny Kaye, Mitzi Gaynor, Juliet Prowse and Tony Martin. The list of names and credits goes on and on, and the reason is quite simple, Jerry Fielding is a man of music. He has that extraordinary talent of realizing the potential of a performer or show and presenting exciting music to perfectly fir the situation.

Would you believe that World War II was funny? I don;t think many would. However, when viewing "Hogan's Heroes" once a week as the majority of the nation does, they sure present a convincing case. But then, what can you expect when so many nuts are gathered in one concentration camp? They even make the guards seem like nice guys! With a party atmosphere like that, our heroes are now presenting their version of the best of the War. For those who remember there is "Shoo Shoo Baby," originally header around the world by that famous sister act; "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree," made famous by Glen Miller band and The Modernaires, who traveled everywhere; and "Last Time I Saw Paris," heard on the airwaves by the ever-popular Hildegarde and Kate Smith. And then there was Kay Kyser and His College Of Musical Knowledge. Mr. Kyser kept the spirit up with "Praise The Lord and Pass The Ammunition," while another top band led by Mr. Horace Heidt was rollicking with "This Is The Army Mister Jones" from the Irving Berlin Broadway show. Then, of course, we should never forget how Adolph helped popularize the lovely lilting "Lili Marlene"

The rest of the tunes in this album are equally as reminiscent and popular, and definitely provide the best for our heroes. Hogan's Heroes is the perfect group for singing these songs- they're still in World War II and will be for some time! Our heroes are a crazy crew and come from various backgrounds. Robert Clary is from Paris, France and broke into show business at the age of 12, He has had a successful singing career and appeared in three successive Broadway hits: "new Faces of 1952," "Seventh Heaven," and "La Plume De Ma Tante."

Richard Dawson (Newkirk) was born in England and began his working years as a merchant seaman. This was fortunately a short-lived career, as Richard's attentions soon turned to the theatre. In a matter of a few years he was a headliner at England's top theatres. It was a short step from there across the Atlantic to writing television specials and a continuing role on "Hogan's Heroes."

Born in New York City, Ivan Dixon (Kinchloe) graduated from college with a degree in a political science and history and pursued a career as a social worker. However, he soon developed an interest in acting and returned to school. His Broadway credits include the widely acclaimed "Raisin' In The Sun" and Saroyan's "The Cave Dwellers." In 1965 he starred in the outstanding film, "Nothing But a Man."

Larry Hovis (Carter) was born in Washington and grew up in Texas. His professional career began when he and his sister had a singing act. Later, he appeared at top hotel clubs throughout the country while still managing to write for Houston, Texas Television shows. His goal is writing and directing, which is fast becoming a reality with the release of the Universal Picture, "Out of Sight," written by Larry Hovis.

From World War II up to the present, this is Hogan's Heroes. Guys from various parts of the world brought together in a concentration camp, where they've found the perfect way to pass the time - singing songs. So sing on with the Best of World War II!

- Richard Oliver

Producer Dave Pell

Engineer : Lansky Linstrot

Art Direction : Woody Woodward

Side one

Hogan's Heroes March - Hogan's Heroes

Shoo Shoo Baby - Ivan Dixon

Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree - Robert Clary

Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition - Ivan Dixon & The Heroes

This Is the Army Mister Jones - Hogan's Heroes

Side Two

Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square - Richard Dawson and Larry Hovis

Lili Marlene - Larry Hovis

The Last Time I Saw Paris - Robert Clary

Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year - Larry Hovis

This Is Worth Fighting For - Richard Dawson