| | |  | Lo-Fi | Home » » » Songs That Got Us Through Wwii | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | 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. | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| March 16, 1990 | | Studio:
| Rhino / Wea | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 31 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Prince, Hughie | | 2. | I'll Be Seeing You - Fain, Sammy | | 3. | Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Ellington, Duke | | 4. | Till Then - Marcus, Sol | | 5. | G.I. Jive - Mercer, Johnny | | 6. | I'll Walk Alone - Cahn, Sammy | | 7. | When the Lights Go on Again (All Over the World) - Benjamin, Bennie | | 8. | Yours - Rodriguez, Augustin | | 9. | Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive - Arlen, Harold | | 10. | I Don't Want to Walk Without You - Loesser, Frank | | 11. | I Wonder - Gant, Cecil | | 12. | Long Ago (And Far Away) - Gershwin, Ira | | 13. | I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) - Ahlert, Fred E. | | 14. | (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover - Burton, Nat | | 15. | Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer - Adamson, Harold | | 16. | Sentimental Journey - Brown, Les | | 17. | Waiting for the Train to Come In - Block, Martin | | 18. | It's Been a Long, Long Time - Cahn, Sammy | |
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 Wonderful Music!Jul 09, 2010
I bought this for my father who is 90 and he said that it brough back many memories for him. Great CD and quick delivery.
Great Gift!!Jun 16, 2010
My grandfather passed last Sep. got this CD for my grandma to comfort her. She loves every track!! Bring back great memories her and my Grandfather shared.
 HappyMay 23, 2010
Bought this for my father who has enjoyed every single song. Songs that he remembers from a different time. He even sings along with the music.
My Dad & Mom's MusicMar 29, 2010
I grew up listening to this timeless music.
My Mom & Dad danced and lived during WW11.
I know a lot of the songs and movies.
This era was/ is unforgettable.
I sent this to my Mom. She lives in a nursing home. She says she remembers "the days".
Enjoy for yourself.
I'm a "baby boomer" after the war... but my parents gave me "their "music, for my memories.
Classic & UpliftingNov 25, 2009
This time period in music was truly beautiful and original. I love the glow in these haunting voices and the flow to these tales they sing of. It's very listenable but this album functions great as background music too. Trendy folks are going to want to avoid it like the plague, but they are just the boogie woogie bugle boy from company B as far as I'm concerned, anyways. Have a happy Holiday season.
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