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Good-Bye G. I. Al / Get Your Paper

Eddie Fisher, Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra And Chorus

Label: RCA Victor
Catalog number: 20-4100
Format: 10" · 78 RPM · Promo
Country: US
Released: 1951
Genre: Pop

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Released in 1951, this RCA Victor single captures the post-World War II sentimentality that propelled Eddie Fisher to stardom during the early 1950s. These tracks reflect the era’s popular orchestral arrangements, representing the polished, radio-friendly sound that defined the transition between the big band era and the rise of the solo vocal idol.

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Good-Bye G. I. Al / Get Your Paper has 2 tracks, about 5:53 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

AGood-Bye G. I. Al2:58
Written-By
Eddie Maxwell, Harry Akst
BGet Your Paper (The Newspaper Song)2:55
Written-By
Jerry Ross (2)

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Released in 1951, Good-Bye G. I. Al was issued by RCA Victor during the early years of the Korean War, reflecting the prevailing national sentiment of the era. The song capitalized on the cultural anxiety surrounding the deployment of soldiers, a theme that resonated deeply with the American public. As an established crooner and a mainstay of RCA Victor's roster, Eddie Fisher was specifically positioned to deliver this kind of sentimental, patriotic pop ballad to his growing base of fans.

The arrangement was overseen by Hugo Winterhalter, a prolific bandleader and arranger who played a critical role in shaping the signature sound of RCA Victor’s pop recordings during the early 1950s. Winterhalter’s approach combined lush, orchestral backings with the clean, vocal-forward production that defined the pre-rock era. The record was produced for the 78 rpm market, serving the demand for short-form, emotionally resonant tracks that were frequently played on radio programs and in jukeboxes across the country.

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