The song “Pennies from Heaven” was inspired by a conversation between lyricist Johnny Burke and his son during the Great Depression. Burke decided to write a song around the idea of pennies falling from the sky, and it later became a hit. The song was featured in the movie “Pennies from Heaven,” starring Bing Crosby1. The television drama “Pennies From Heaven” also used contemporary songs in its soundtrack to tell the story of music salesman Arthur Parker’s struggles in 1930s Britain2. The song reflects the history of that period, starting with a reminiscence of the Roaring Twenties and ending with encouragement to wait out the storm of the Great Depression3.
Songs with Banjo from Harold Hagler
