Мы летим. ковыляя. во мгле . Original 1943

Эдит и Леонид Утесовы , Anne Shelton “Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer“ was censored in many broadcastings during WW II because of its almost blasphemous mix of religious words and a foxtrot melody One of our planes was missing Two hours overdue One of our planes was missing With all its gallant crew The radio sets were humming We waited for a word Then a noise broke Through the humming and this is what we heard Comin’ in on a wing and a prayer Comin’ in on a wing and a prayer Though there’s one motor gone We can still carry on Comin’ in on a wing and a prayer What a show, what a fight, boys We really hit our target for tonight How we sing as we limp through the air Look below, there’s our field over there With just one motor gone We can still carry on Comin’ in on a wing and a prayer Adamson and McHugh wrote several patriotic songs in World War II and were awarded the Presidential Certificate of Merit by President Harry Truman. The phrase hit a chord with the public and there are m
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