I'll Walk Beside You (song)

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"I'll Walk Beside You"
Song
GenreLove song
Songwriter(s)Alan Murray, Edward Lockton

"I'll Walk Beside You" is a 1939 sentimental love song written by Alan Murray and Edward Lockton. It is associated with John McCormack who sang it on a number of occasions.[1] Among the earliest recordings was one by the tenor . It was also recorded by many other singers, including Vera Lynn, Peter Dawson, Richard Tauber, Webster Booth and John McHugh.

The song was popular in Britain during the Second World War.[citation needed] A 1943 film I'll Walk Beside You was named after it, and featured the tune throughout.

References[]

  1. ^ Cartwright, p.99

Bibliography[]

  • Cartwright, Jim. John McCormack: A Comprehensive Discography. Greenwood Press, 1986. ISBN 0313247285 OCLC 13156741


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