10-2-4 Ranch - First Song - The Gal I Left Behind Me
Posted July 31, 2025 · 16 min
About this episode
The program features musical highlights, primarily aimed at boosting morale among American soldiers. It opens with a rhythmic call to action centered around the times 10, 2, and 4, encouraging listeners to enjoy a refreshing Dr. Pepper during those hours. Various musical acts, including Martha Mears, Bob Nolan, and the Sons of the Pioneers, perform sentimental songs about love and nostalgia, such as "The Gal I Left Behind Me" and a tune themed around St. Patrick's Day. The hosts emphasize the importance of Dr. Pepper as a quick energy boost and promote it as a favorite drink during the specified times. The show ends with a lighthearted song and a reminder to tune in regularly while also encouraging listeners to support the war effort by buying war bonds.
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