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
Ted Heath – Big Band Percussion With Ted Heath
Ted Heath – Big Band Percussion With Ted Heath Arguably the most successful Big Band ensemble of the post war era, Ted Heath recorded upwards of one hundred albums selling over twenty million copies worldwide. This collection of tracks is
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 – The War Years Collection 1942
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
Pee Wee Russell – And His Clarinet
Pee Wee Russell’s (born Charles Ellsworth Russell) legendary clarinet prowess is known and loved the world over. With his roots in dixieland jazz, Pee Wee soon began incorporating elements from swing, bebop and free jazz developing a trademark style that
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
Various Artists – Finest American 40s Jazz
By the end of 1930s Jazz music was coming to abrupt changes due to sociopolitical conditions of the time: the Jazz Orchestra was still popular, but with the outbreak of the War the big bands struggled to keep going. Therefore
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