Strike Up the BandTony Bennett Written by George and Ira GershwinFrom his "Strike Up the Band" LP with Count Basie: Roulette 25231This version did not chart butIn 1930, two versions did chart: Red Nichols and His Five Pennies at # 7 and the Arden-Ohman Orchestra at # 12Title song from the Broadway musicalLet the drums roll outLet the trumpet callWhile the people shout "Strike up the band"Hear the cymbals ringCallin' one and allTo the martial swing, strike up the band There is work to be done, to be done Let's have fun, fun, fun You son of a gun of a gun, take your standForm a line, oh, ohCome on, let's goHey, leader, strike up the band! There is work to be done, to be done Let's have fun, fun, fun Come on, son of a gun of a gun, take your standForm a line, oh, ohCome on, let's goHey, Mr. Leader, Hey, Mr. Leader,Please strike up the band!
