Tape 1

This is a recording of the "first Senior Liaison Office reunion" at 194 Cong Ly in Saigon. General Lansdale has just arrived in Vietnam. Pham Duy, the Vietnamese songwriter, is unable to attend; but Colonel Sam Wilson, staff member Bernie Yoh, and Ambassador Lodge, among others, are present. The tape begins with a speech and introductory remarks by General Lansdale. Then the group sings, and some individuals perform solos.

1. "SLO Theme Song," group (English)

2. "Whiffenpoof Song," Sam Wilson (English)

3. Theme: "Merrills Mauraders," Sam Wilson (instrumental)

4. "Oh Cherchonia," Sam Wilson (English and Russian)

5. "A Personal Friend Of Mine," Amb. Lodge (English, French, German)

6. "Shiek Of Araby," Sam Wilson (English)

7. Spanish Guitar, Sam Wilson (instrumental)

8. "Who Stole The Jam?" Amb. Lodge (English)

9. "SLO Theme Song," group (English)

10. "Lilacs In The Rain," Sam Wilson and Robert Shaplen (English)

11. "Waltzing Matilda," Bohannan (English)

12. "Tie Me Kangaroo Down," Sam Wilson (English)