Taps
Music theme
Taps is military bugle music by Daniel Butterfield
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Alternate names: Butterfield's Lullaby, Day is Done
VCS 1982
This famous piece originated during the American Civil War and is officially used by the US military in flag ceremonies and funerals. It is commonly associated with death. Composer Josef Pasternack and actor John Wayne each contributed an additional verse. Taps is related to an early song called "Tattoo" that was used by French buglers to signal "lights out."
Games by year
The first Taps video game was released in 1982.
Platforms
Atari 2600 | 1 |
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