Imperial Echoes (1913) is the title a piece for solo piano by Arnold Safroni that was later adapted as a military march and became well known through its frequent use on BBC radio during the Second World War and beyond.
In 1928 the tune was adapted as a march by James Ord Hume (1864–1932)[2] and recorded for His Master's Voice by the Band of the Royal Air Force, conducted by Squadron Leader R.P.
As such it became one of a group of tunes, including Lillibullero and Eric Coates' Calling All Workers, that became inextricably associated with the BBC's output during the war.
[6] Imperial Echoes became a regular part of the repertoire of military bands and was adopted by the Royal Army Pay Corps as its regimental quick march.
Other versions have included a jazz interpretation by Acker Bilk and a recording on the organ of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom by Reginald Dixon.