Thommo Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 In Oz in the 80's we had a music show called Countdown - http://www.countdownmemories.com/beginning_index.html, hosted by Molly Meldrum. Recently there was a TV show about his life and Countdown (yes, Molly is a bloke), and the release of a 3 CD set of old songs from the era. Listening to these songs while driving about, I realised one of them makes reference to a particular military a/c which I'd not realised - see if you can pick it: Others that come to mind are: and Any others? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 There are quite a few I would think...more then we probably are aware of. Off the top of my head the Christmas song "Run Run Rudolph" refers to the Sabre jet. Of course Iron Maiden's "Aces High" mentions the spitfire and is one of my favorites. There was an orchestra that did a piece called "Me-262" IIRC. Jesse McCartney did a song about the Gulfstream G5 called "Leaving". I am sure more will come to me...probably at 3AM when I can't sleep :lol: . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Blue Oyster Cult - Me 262 Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters - and entire album about the F-104 and its killer record in German service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vvac201 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Snoopy and the Red Baron. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Off the top of my head the Christmas song "Run Run Rudolph" refers to the Sabre jet. When Keith Richards did in 1978, he updated it to a Phantom jet. Guy obviously knows his jets. ;) Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Steve Earle - Johnny Come Lately Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litvyak Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Starfighter F-104G by Welle: Erdball: Stukas im Visier by Feindflug: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 The Clash used images of two F-4 fighters in their Rock the Casbah video Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacStingy Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I'll play. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen, " Thunderbolt and Lightning ". Great, now that will be playing in my head all afternoon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Prism did Armageddon. "Scramble all the F-15s." Prism - Armageddon - YouTube Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 The best band known to earth, RUSH did several. "Manhattan Project" is all about the creation of the atomic bomb and mentions the Enola Gay. RUSH Manhattan Project - YouTube Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) RUSH also did this beauty, with some really in flight shots of NASA airframes.........OK its NASA and not really military but who cares, good song........Countdown Edited April 23, 2016 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 While not military here is a nice "flight" song....With a very nice air to air video, "Headlong Flight". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) This Rush song and the video truly represent why we fought WW2. To stop the evil of Nazism. Warning, it contains Hollywood images of the Holocaust. Something family members of Geddy Lee suffered though. More army then air force , But VERY moving. Warning this video is not for children and may bring a tear to your eye.<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Â Red Sector A - YouTube </div> Edited April 23, 2016 by phantom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevan Vogler Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 In Canada in the 1980s, there was Gary 'O and his song "Shades of '45" about the Enola Gay: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Mustang Sally :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 This Rush song and the video truly represent why we fought WW2. To stop the evil of Nazism. Warning, it contains Hollywood images of the Holocaust. Something family members of Geddy Lee suffered though. More army then air force , But VERY moving. Warning this video is not for children and may bring a tear to your eye.<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Â Red Sector A - YouTube </div> We watched that movie, Band of Brothers. Excellent and very moving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F-111 Wikipedia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian_maw Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Manuela - Helicopter U.S. Navy 66 I think of SeaKings sling loading Apollo capsules out of the ocean when ever I hear this song. (Although in German, and I still have no idea what it's really about!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon20driver Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Angel Flight by Radney Foster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Now if RUSH had only done a song that mentioned military AC all would be right with the world...:D... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Right then, if those 4 Rush songs are not enough....How about one about a cruise missile?.......Distant early warning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 In Canada in the 1980s, there was Gary 'O and his song "Shades of '45" about the Enola Gay: Here is the video with a much music intro.....from like 31 years ago!!!! Dang I am getting old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Not military but ELO's Calling America mentions the 747... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 How about one with the Sprit of St Louis, The Bell 1, and the Enterprise?...The Calling...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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