Since her maiden voyage in 1952, the SS United States has been the inspiration for countless works of art, music, and literature. It is always a pleasure to encounter these creative tributes — and a recent recording by singer-songwriter Greg Van Houten (who performs as "GVH") is no exception. Greg Van Houten is a Vermont-based singer-songwriter and graphic artist, who recently lent his design talents to the current Norman Rockwell Museum exhibit, "Finding Home" — an artistic

Did you know the Big U has her own theme song? It’s true! Though there have been several pieces of music associated with her over the years — including Kenneth Fuchs’ moving 2012 composition, “Atlantic Riband” — “The SS United States: First Lady of the Sea” boasts a unique connection to the history of America’s Flagship. “First Lady of the Sea” was conceived in 1952 by Meyer Davis, a prominent bandleader who also proudly served as the ship’s Musical Director. In a riveting co

And you can name your price! Read on for how you can get Dan Landau's song and spread the word about the SS United States. Born in New York City, raised in Los Angeles, and currently residing in Ohio, singer-songwriter Dan Landau's tune reminds us how the Big U "made the whole world believe" as she cruised across the Atlantic Ocean at record speeds. Accompanied by the Virginia Children's Chorus -- whose members include grandchildren and other descendants of Newport News Shipb

America's Flagship has inspired a number of extraordinary artists and musicians, and we are so grateful to them for keeping the ship's spirit alive. If you haven't heard Dan Landau's fabulous song, "To Every Journey", or haven't listened to it in a while, we encourage you to give it a spin today: Click here to stream or download the song on BandCamp. A New York City-born, Los Angeles-raised, Ohio-based singer-songwriter, Landau reminds us how the ship "made the whole world be