Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)

"Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)" was a popular song written by famous Tin Pan Alley songwriters, Howard Johnson and Al Sherman in 1927. It chronicles Charles Lindbergh's famous pioneer solo-flight across the Atlantic Ocean in the Spirit of St. Louis. The song was an overnight hit being released immediately on the heels of Lindbergh's safe landing.

Recordings
Victor Records # 20674, side A, Vernon Dalhart, singer. Joel Whitburn estimates this recording would have appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart beginning August 1927, achieving a position of #4.

Oriole Records (U.S.) # 922, side A, Harry Crane, singer.

Edison Blue Amberol Cylinder # 5362, Vernon Dalhart, singer.