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Songs That Got Us Through WWII

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Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0081227096021
Label : Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer : Rhino / Wea
Publisher : Rhino / Wea
Release date : 1990-03-16
Title : Songs That Got Us Through WWII
Original release date : 1990-04-03
Studio : Rhino / Wea
MPN : 70960
Number of discs : 1

Editorial reviews

Album Description
They may have rationed meat, milk, canned goods, and gasoline, but there was no limit to the musical talent during World War II. Morale-boosting sounds on the home front and "over there" were one of the Allies' most potent weapons. WWII gave birth to many of the 1940s' most popular artists and songs, as well as many of the most important independent record labels. Songs That Got Us Through WWII is the first of a two-volume series collecting the hits that kept the home fires burning and brought a little bit of America to the G.I.s overseas. Compiled and developed by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera, Vol. 1 features many of the era's biggest artists, including The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, Harry James, and many more.

Customer reviews

review by: Marcy Goldman "TV/Film Maven" date: 2008-12-28 rating:

Songs that are STILL getting us through!!
This wonderful music is timeless. There was never any music that can compare to the big band music from the 40s and it is so wonderful to listen to and sing along with. Great selection and great CD!!

review by: CD date: 2008-10-28 rating:

WWII Songs . . . Great gift for older generation
I purchased the songs of WWII CD for my 84 yr old Dad's birthday . . . he and my mother are both enjoying it so much that it's obvious it was a great choice. They told me that they even loaned it to their neighbor to listen to, but made sure he knew they expected it back the next day. Now instead of having the radio or TV on (both of which have little to offer for their age group), they are listening to "THEIR" music in the afternoons.

review by: date: 2008-07-23 rating:

A very good album
This excellent album contains eighteen songs that were popular during the WW2 years. The album starts with that well-known hit Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (performed by The Andrews Sisters), and then moves between jazzy hits (such as G.I. Jive and Yours). I really enjoyed hearing again some of the songs that used to be so close to my father's heart, including Long Ago (And Far Away) and The White Cliffs of Dover.

I must say that I found this to be a very good album. I miss my GI father, who passed away a year ago, and I felt like I captured a little piece of him when I listened to the music he loved all those years ago. So, if you like that great Big Band sound, or want to get a glimpse into the world of WW2, then get this album. I highly recommend it!

review by: IreneNJ date: 2008-05-11 rating:

1940's music
Purchased to load onto an MP3 for an older person as a gift. Recipient very pleased

review by: date: 2008-04-15 rating:

Good Ol's WWII song Collection
A good CD collection of songs from the 4o's. Recomend this CD for WWII buffs and lovers of songs form the 40's!

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