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Geraldo and His Orchestra – 40’s War Sounds
Geraldo was a prominent figure of entertainment music during the time when London was targeted by the German bombings. He always remarked that the wartime was the naughtiest era in modern times because creative and passionate art-forms were flourishing, yet
Various Artists – 40’s Music Non Stop
This a compilation of rare recordings from the 1940’s during one of the darkest periods of the 20th century. The selection here has been taken from the popular repertoire of the most prolific artists of that generation. The unforgettable sounds
Ted Heath – Big Band Percussion With Ted Heath
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Various Artists – The War Years Collection 1944
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Billy Cotton Big Band – The Sound of Billy Cotton’s Big Band
Billy Cotton born William Edward Cotton was an English band leader during the British Dance Band era whose musical career began as a drummer in the 1910s. He was born in London, joined the Royal Fusiliers and saw service in
Jack Hylton – Brings British Dance Band Era Back
Let renowned British band leader Jack Hylton take you on an unforgettable journey of dance band favourites. Jack was active from the post WWI period all the way through WWII where he led the under threat London Philharmonic Orchestra promenade
Various Artists – All About the 40s Music
Various Artists – All About the 40s Music. A music compilation of the best artists from the 40’s where Swing, Jazz, Big Band and Jazz dominated the scene. The album features music from Glenn Miller, Vera Lynn, Bing Crosby and
The Squadronaires – Are in the Air
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Various Artists – British Film Classics 40s-50s
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