British dance bands and Ballroom Orchestras typically played melodic, good-time music that had jazz and a strong sense of rhythm and style from the tradition of British theatrical entertainment popular between 1850 and 1920 involving a mixture of popular songs
Two men that need no introduction, Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli are legends in the field of Swing and Jazz. This collection spotlights the pair at the peak of their powers in the 1940s forming the definitive character of the
Melodies and Memories from the 1940s is a compilation of some of the best loved music of the era. Featuring all the big stars from both sides of the Atlantic including Glenn Miller, Vera Lynn, Bing Crosby, The Andrew Sisters
The Andrews Sisters are one of the best loved and successful vocal groups of all time selling upwards of 75 million albums worldwide over the course of their career. The famous close harmony styling of the sisters has been hugely
Gracie Fields career is unique: during the Second World War she travelled to France to entertain the troops in the middle of air-raids performing on the backs of open lorries and in war-torn areas. She was also the first artist
This album is a collection arranged not particularly on individual artists who have released some unforgettable songs in that time, but rather to the Big Bands and Orchestras that we felt could better portray a truer feeling of the war
Although World War Two was a dark period in human history, many memorable songs were written during this difficult time. These songs played an important role in keeping up the morale of troops and civilians alike. This compilation has an
The Dinning Sisters started singing in church and performing together since the age of ten. With plenty of ambition, the young ladies left their Oklahoma hometown and traveled to Chicago. They auditioned for NBC Radio where they remained for several
The War Years Collection is a selection of the songs and music, including film soundtracks that provided entertainment, reflection and relief during the most testing of times. These albums are divided between 1940 and 1945 and comprise of these recording
The War Years Collection is a selection of the songs and music, including film soundtracks that provided entertainment, reflection and relief during the most testing of times. These albums are divided between 1940 and 1945 and comprise of these recording
