Everytime I here this music I am reminded of a store in Chicago on the corner of Erie and Levitt - Mamie's that was the name of it, seems whenever I went to the store during the 40's & 50's the Sgt Preston of the Yukon was on the radio. Seems to me times were better then - yah times were better. My neighbor was an opera singer & most people played opera music back them - it was pre airconditioners so you knew what was on the radio as you passed each house, Jack benny etc
I too when I hear this melodic tune, esp recalling Sgt Preston, my eyes swellup. listening with my Dad infront of the TV and on radio, I might add....I'm now 70yrs young and this music is still as fresh as the box of Quaker Oats with my glass of Ovaltine. Bob Vassallo
@rgriswold43 Yep! That's right! I'm one of 'em..Sponsored by the Quaker Oats Company..Quaker Puff Wheat; and Quaker PuffRice,,The cereal shot from guns! And, I believed it, too..'On. you huskies..! On, King..!'
This is von Reznicek's greatest piece. The best recording available today, if only someone would upload it, is by the Cincinnati Pops under Erich Kunzel, on a CD called "Great Overtures" which also has on it the William Tell, among others. Thanks for posting this one - I wish I had my CD collection still, and knew how - I'd post it for you myself.
Most famous piece, perhaps... but "greatest"? Shlemil is wonderful, for example (the "Anti-Heldenleben", if you wish). Or the Four Songs of Prayer and Repentance. Plenty to explore and some gems among the lot, with E.N.v. Reznicek
@merrihew Yes, in 1937 he was exiled to Riga, Latvia...which eventually fell under Nazi control. Paradoxically, Blech was rescued by the intervention of a high ranking Nazi. Due to Blech's international reputation...Hermann Göring issued an order to major Karl Heise, head of the Schutzpolizei in Riga to issue an exit visa for Blech for neutral Sweden - making Blech the only Jewish survivor of Riga to escape by such high level intervention
"On King, on you huskey" The theme music of the great TV series "Sergeant Preston of The Yukon" How I loved it as a boy and the great overture of Reznicek. Thank you for this posting.
loved hearing this piece. grew up with classical music in the home. and listened to sgt. preston on the radio and watched it on tv. amazing that his hat never came off his head in fights.
This song brings back fond memories of one of my favorite radio programs, Sargent Preston and Yukon King. Having been brought up at a time that classic/Opera music was played throughtout the Italian neiborhood I lived in it was a pleasue to hear the music again.
What wonderful sound for a piece I have loved since I was a kid sitting on the floor of our aparment in "down neck" Newark, NJ, thrilling to the adventures of Sgt. Preston. It took mw years to find a recording. Finally Bernstein did it with the NYP! I still have it. I still love the piece. Maybe someday the Met will do the entire piece.
I have a Columbia 78rpm disc version, played by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Herbert Von Karajan(!). But this version is much better for its dignity. Thank you!
I have a Columbia 78rpm disc version, played Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Herbert Von Karajan(!) But this version is much better for its dignity. Thank you!
Everytime I here this music I am reminded of a store in Chicago on the corner of Erie and Levitt - Mamie's that was the name of it, seems whenever I went to the store during the 40's & 50's the Sgt Preston of the Yukon was on the radio. Seems to me times were better then - yah times were better. My neighbor was an opera singer & most people played opera music back them - it was pre airconditioners so you knew what was on the radio as you passed each house, Jack benny etc
Shodansixtyone 2 weeks ago
Wonderful gramophone in a super condition!
MrCatneko 1 month ago
I too when I hear this melodic tune, esp recalling Sgt Preston, my eyes swellup. listening with my Dad infront of the TV and on radio, I might add....I'm now 70yrs young and this music is still as fresh as the box of Quaker Oats with my glass of Ovaltine. Bob Vassallo
golfshopbob 6 months ago
...you could always count on Sgt Preston to save the day, with help from this music
valdengo1 1 year ago
Have always loved it. Also, has anyone heard of the humorous mnemonic for first few bars:
"Donna Diana sat at the piano and tried to play Grieg's piano concerto"?
setunle 1 year ago
Brings back very old memories.
Ten out of ten for those who know what was on the other side of the record.
Just for fun.
kend16 1 year ago
A wonderful piece of music and the theme from Sergeant Preston of the Yukon. The Donna Diana Overture by Reznicek.
Brace67 2 years ago
This the indicative from "Erkennen Sie die Melodie" with Ernst Stankovski (1969 to 1985)
KarlKaefer2 2 years ago
There is also an excellent performance by Hermann Scherchen.
dorofacol 2 years ago
actually this is really good for old folks that remember listening to Sgt. Preston of the Yukon on the radio. The sound is exactly the same!!!
rgriswold43 2 years ago 2
@rgriswold43 Yep! That's right! I'm one of 'em..Sponsored by the Quaker Oats Company..Quaker Puff Wheat; and Quaker PuffRice,,The cereal shot from guns! And, I believed it, too..'On. you huskies..! On, King..!'
zipper179 1 year ago
This is von Reznicek's greatest piece. The best recording available today, if only someone would upload it, is by the Cincinnati Pops under Erich Kunzel, on a CD called "Great Overtures" which also has on it the William Tell, among others. Thanks for posting this one - I wish I had my CD collection still, and knew how - I'd post it for you myself.
CrocFunDee 2 years ago
omg, i just found that album on vinyl on amazon...
as soon as money picks up, i totally want it! it sounds like a great album.
Gotta Go Vinyl!
photoactivist 2 years ago
Most famous piece, perhaps... but "greatest"? Shlemil is wonderful, for example (the "Anti-Heldenleben", if you wish). Or the Four Songs of Prayer and Repentance. Plenty to explore and some gems among the lot, with E.N.v. Reznicek
jlaurson 2 years ago
I liked this series, especially the dramatic music. Lovely clean stuff in those days.
re6356 2 years ago
this is a beautiful piece. i loved it, thanks for posting. i like how the conductor was also a profound nazi.
CalebCallister 3 years ago
Blech was Jewish and was forced out of Germany.
merrihew 3 years ago
@merrihew Yes, in 1937 he was exiled to Riga, Latvia...which eventually fell under Nazi control. Paradoxically, Blech was rescued by the intervention of a high ranking Nazi. Due to Blech's international reputation...Hermann Göring issued an order to major Karl Heise, head of the Schutzpolizei in Riga to issue an exit visa for Blech for neutral Sweden - making Blech the only Jewish survivor of Riga to escape by such high level intervention
alternatehistories 1 month ago
Great memories. Wonder if there is a CD with all of the classic themes used for old radio and tv shows.
richardstahl1 3 years ago
Ah! Handsome Sergeant Preston and georgeous Yukon King!!!!
Wonderful memories!!!!
BronxBornBroad 3 years ago 2
I actually do not remember any land offer of any size from the sponsor. I just know I loved the program and the theme music as well.
Brace67 3 years ago
"On King, on you huskey" The theme music of the great TV series "Sergeant Preston of The Yukon" How I loved it as a boy and the great overture of Reznicek. Thank you for this posting.
Brace67 3 years ago
Did you get your deed for one square inch of land in Alaska offered by the sponsor?
merrihew 3 years ago
What a beautifully restored and maintained machine! That's how they were supposed to sound. Hardly anyone is left who remembers.
bzaiser 3 years ago
This does bring back great memories. Listen to channel 164, classic radio, on XM and you can catch the show every now and than.
terrygalle 3 years ago
loved hearing this piece. grew up with classical music in the home. and listened to sgt. preston on the radio and watched it on tv. amazing that his hat never came off his head in fights.
Mutedvox 3 years ago
An excellent recording !
lredmon 4 years ago
This song brings back fond memories of one of my favorite radio programs, Sargent Preston and Yukon King. Having been brought up at a time that classic/Opera music was played throughtout the Italian neiborhood I lived in it was a pleasue to hear the music again.
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Shodansixtyone 4 years ago
"Well King, as far as we're concerned, this case is closed.": Sgt. Preston of the Yukon.
The music and the memories bring tears to my eyes after more than 50 years. Does anyone still have their "Deed" from the Square Inch Land Company?
thor8wold 4 years ago
Actually I do but I can't find it. Maybe its hidden in a box of Quaker puffed wheat (shot from guns).
merrihew 4 years ago
To which faithful King replied..."WUFF ! WUFF !"....tail wagging profusely!
lredmon 4 years ago
To which faithful King replied..."WUFF ! WUFF !"....tail wagging profusely!
lredmon 4 years ago
What wonderful sound for a piece I have loved since I was a kid sitting on the floor of our aparment in "down neck" Newark, NJ, thrilling to the adventures of Sgt. Preston. It took mw years to find a recording. Finally Bernstein did it with the NYP! I still have it. I still love the piece. Maybe someday the Met will do the entire piece.
playgued 4 years ago
Great version!
amplidyne 4 years ago
If you have videos of Sgt. Preston of the Yukon (with his dog King) are welcome.
The song is greate.
sunpc 4 years ago
Too slow and nont articulate enough for my modern tastes - beautiful equipment tho
dominicgee 4 years ago
Perhaps you need to listen to more Metal "music" to completely deaden what few brain cells you have remaining.
lredmon 4 years ago
A great reply from one whoose brain cells are already long gone.
Brace67 3 years ago
The piece is certainly not totally forgotten, it was recorded several times in more recent periods. This indeed is a very fine version!
kspm01 4 years ago
An interesting observation.
merrihew 4 years ago
I have a Columbia 78rpm disc version, played by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Herbert Von Karajan(!). But this version is much better for its dignity. Thank you!
transformingArt 4 years ago
I have a Columbia 78rpm disc version, played Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Herbert Von Karajan(!) But this version is much better for its dignity. Thank you!
transformingArt 4 years ago