Going to the Army - Episode 19 (Tribute Edition - Lt Col. Ray Steadman-Allen)

"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 19th monthly Episode is for February 2015 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. There was NO GttA in January 2015, the first 'break' since its inception in July 2013.  This very special episode is a musical tribute to Lt Colonel Ray Steadman-Allen who was Promoted to Glory in December 2014 at the age of 92 and after more than 65 years as an active Salvationist composer of the highest rank! The legacy of wonderful music he has left us is both vast in number and almost unparalelled in its variety - the quality of that music, it goes almost without saying, of course, is amongst the best ever produced from within the Salvation Army.This is a special 2.5 hour tribute edition of Going to the Army in honour of RS-A, as he was often fondly referred to and I hope it does honour to his memory, music and the contribution his long life and service made to our movement's musical and Spiritual ministry. Much of the featured music is from my own transfers of old SA LPs, 78s and cassettes but some CD and original recordings are also included. Presented by lifelong Salvationist musician and actor Marc Harry this podcast features music by bands, songsters, singing companies and soloists. In addition, background information about the music, the Salvation Army and the presenter's own experiences are included. Feedback is welcomed - as are requests for songs/pieces that can be considered for future podcasts. - either here, on this page or to goingtothearmy@marcharry.com Donations to help with the costs of the web-hosting of "Going to the Army!" are always welcome and the link to donate via PayPal towards the continuance of the podcast can be found on the right hand side podcast's main page at: www.goingtothearmy.podomatic.com