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
Vaughn Monroe – Riders in the Sky
Vaughn Monroe was a talented trumpet player, but his great desire was to be an opera singer, and in 1940s he formed his own Orchestra where he became the principal singer. From that time until to the 1950s he recorded
Various Artists – The War Years Collection 1944
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
Various Artists – The War Years Collection 1943
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
Various Artists – Memories of 1940s Hollywood Great Films
Memories of 1940s Hollywood great films features the silent screen classics of 20s to the studio system greats of the 40s, revered the world over as the golden era of Hollywood. Hundreds of full-length films were produced during the 40s
Arthur Tracy – Music Maestro Please
Arthur Tracy presents: Music Maestro Please. Billed as the Street Singer, Arthur Tracy’s legendary performances in film, theatre and radio made him an international star during the 1930s. He appeared alongside the likes of Bing Crosby, Kate Smith and the
George Formby – Plays His Great Songs
George Formby was a much loved singer, actor and comedian famed for his trademark comical songs played on his trusty banjolele and ukulele. During the Second World War he played an important role entertaining countless civilians and troops helping to
Various Artists – The War Years Collection 1940
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
George Formby – The One and Only
George Formby – The One and Only George Formby was a much loved singer, actor and comedian famed for his trademark comical songs played on his trusty banjolele and ukulele. During the Second World War he played an important role
Glenn Miller – The War Years Jazz
An amazing Glenn Miller war years music compilation, who was an American musician, arranger, composer and bandleader in the swing music era. He was the best-selling recording artist during 1939 – 1943. Sadly, he disappeared on the way to France