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Ervin Litkei


 * Composer
 * Music Executive
 * Art Collector
 * Film Producer

Friends and colleagues included Walt Disney, Ahmet Ertegun, the John F. Kennedy family, Eva Gabor and Zsa Zsa Gabor, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt,

The song "Mommy's Shoes" was inspired by the site of young Caroline Kennedy walking in the shoes of her mother, then First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

"The Disney World March" was written for the opening of friend Walt Disney's newer theme park, Disney World. The song was performed for the opening, led by Mickey Mouse

Litkei and Ahmet Ertegun would hold friendly competitions, recording one mic sessions in Blues clubs like The Apollo and through Harlem, discovering new talent and trying new songs.


 * Presidential Marches (list)
 * The American War Veterans March
 * The Captured 50
 * Walt Disney World March
 * Too Late For Tears
 * Cleopatra
 * Bermuda Sands
 * The Devil Caught Me Napping
 * Mommy's Shoes
 * Nancy and the Cherry Tree (for Nancy Reagan

Hilary Clinton's alma mater performing the First Lady March for Bill Clinton's Inauguration, video of that,news reel etc IMDB of all movies


 * MORE ON:
 * Student of and later friends and colleagues with Franz Lehar
 * Symphonies
 * Bernard Ebbinghouse
 * Ethel Gabriel
 * Artists published by Litkei
 * Artists put out on Litkei's labels
 * London Symphony Orchestra
 * London Philharmonic
 * Artists collected by Litkei
 * Addresses of companies and the years at the locations
 * Artists distributed by Litkei
 * Personal life: escape from the nazis, relationship with Hungarian leadership & artist/music community

Congressional Record: Ervin Litkei was honored with mention in the U.S.ACongressional Record, vol. 126 No. 10, "Proceedings and Debates of the 96th Congress, Second Session. Dateline: Washington, Monday, January 28, 1980. The Honorable Richard T. Schulze of Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives thus spake: Mr. Speaker, I have recently been contacted by a very talented song writer and personal friend of mine, Mr. Ervin Litkei, who along with his lovely wife Andrea has written a very timely song on the crisis in Iran. The song appropriately titled "The Captured 50" represents, I believe, the true sentiments of the American people and vividly captures the frustrations we all share as this seemingly unendning crisis in Tehran nears the end of the 12th week. Additionally, I would like to mention that Ervin Litkei, a native of Hungary who emigrated to the United States shortly after World War II, is not a new song composer but is an individual who has gained national recognition by penning marches in tribute to all U. S. Presidents. These marches were incorporated within an album marketed by RCA Records during our Bicentennial celebration and provided, I feel, a lasting tribute to our former Chief Executives. When asked to explain the genesis of this recording, Ervin responded: I was sure that I would not write anymore. at least so I thought. However, after the Iranian takeover of our Embassy and the holding of Americans as hostages I went to the piano to vent my anger and fury over this unprecedented situation. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit for the Recordthe lyrics of this fine composition and add my own sentiments in support of this important message. We must all remember that freedom is a precious thing and that once lost can never be regained-- we must fight tirelessly for the freedom of the 50 hostages in Iran. The lyrics of this composition follow: '''The Captured 50 (Lyric by Andrea and Ervin Litkei and music by Ervin Litkei)

No! We won't let you down. Captured fifty sons, Our martyrs in Iran. No! You won't die. Our nation is behind you, The whole world is beside you Americans Americans unite. Under freedom's banner, March and swear that never Will a native son a hostage be. No! We won't let you down. Captured fifty sons. Our Martyrs in Iran. No, We will fight. You are not alone, hold on! If we must then watch us come Fightin mad we'll get you out of Iran, Iran. ©''' Ervin Litkei's companies included: 1066 Media is the parent company of all of Litkei's companies and it's assets. Run by Litkei's son in law, musician and music executive Jeff Greene, 1066 Media is currently in the process of restarting all of the interests, the music and history of Litkei's former companies, as well as the legacy and works of Dr. Nandor Fodor, paranormal authority and Litkei's father in law, author of numerous books on psychoanalysis and paranormal phenomena, including the respected Encyclopedia of Psychic Science. Acashic Aurora(ASCAP) is 1066 Media's publishing company for all of Litkei's music. Ralph Slovenko quotes Ervin Litkei in his book, "Law in Psychiatry/Psychiatry in Law": " "By watching the way soldiers march, it is possible to know their country. Ervin Litkei, composer of patriotic marches observed that "When Americans are marching you can feel the lightness. They don't have the heavy steps like the Germans or Russians."
 * Rondo Records
 * Aurora Records
 * Jazzmania Records
 * Loena Publishing
 * Galiko Films
 * Jade Panther Corporation
 * Hanlit Publications