World War II in the Basque Country World War II in the Basque Country World War II in the Basque Country refers to the period extending from 1940 to 1944. It affected the French Basque Country, but also bordering areas across the Pyrenees on account of the instability following the end of the Spanish Civil War, and the friendship ties held by Germany, Vichy France, and the triumphant Spanish military dictatorship. In June 1937, the Northern Front of the Spanish Civil War collapsed for the Republicans. Approximately half a million Republicans and civilians fled for their lives in Spain, but possibly up to 150,000 of them were
Here in the Real World (song) Here in the Real World (song) "Here in the Real World" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in January 1990 as the second single and title track from his debut album "Here in the Real World", and in early 1990 it became his first Top 40 country hit. The song reached a peak of number 3 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, and number 1 on the Canadian "RPM" Top Country Tracks charts. Jackson wrote the song with Mark Irwin. The song is a mid-tempo piece,