Clinton Citizens' Band directed by Emil Flindt

Emil Flindt

Musician at the Family Theatre in Clinton where he directed the Clinton Citizens' Band and his own orchestra. During World War I, Flindt led the
126th Field Artilery Band. While in France, he wrote a melody known as,
"The Truck Driver's Dream." The title was changed to "The Waltz of the
Poppies" and later named, "The Waltz You Saved for Me" which became
the theme song of his band leader friend, Wayne King.