"Anchors Aweigh" is a song featured in the 1945 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film of the same name. The film stars Dean Stockwell and Gene Kelly, who perform a reprise of the song.
Background[]
"Anchors Aweigh" is the fight song of the United States Naval Academy and unofficial march song of the United States Navy. The song was intended as a march for the US Naval Academy. It was composed in 1906 by Charles A. Zimmermann with lyrics by Alfred Hart Miles and R. Lovell. The film Anchors Aweigh, directed by George Sidney, includes a performance of the song by Donald Martin (Dean Stockwell) and Joseph Brady (Gene Kelly). The film's use of it helped solidify the song's popularity in American culture. While not the original version, the film's rendition is a memorable part of the film and a reminder of the song's enduring legacy.
Lyrics[]
Anchors aweigh, my boys,
Anchors aweigh
Farewell to college joys
We sail at break of day
Through our last night on shore
Drink to the foam
Until we meet once more
Here's wishing you a happy voyage home
Anchors aweigh!
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