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 made in each of these years. The aim of this collection is not only to remind us of the wonderful melodies that laid the foundations for the popular music of the 1960s and 1970s but also to associate these songs to our cultural heritage. Independently of wartime or not the sounds of this era will have their place in history as a milestone encouraging international peace and respect for human rights. Enjoy this selection and share these unforgettable moments of musical history.
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1 . Dinah Shore – Blues in the Night
2 . The Merry Macs – Jingle Jangle Jingle
3 . Harry James and His Orchestra – Sleepy Lagoon
4 . Vera Lynn – When the Lights Go On Again
5 . Eric Windstone and His Orchestra – Stagecoach
6 . Bing Crosby – Moonlight Becomes You
7 . Arhtur Askey – The Thing-Ummy-Bob
8 . Warner Brothers Orchestra – Casablanca Medley (From “Casablanca”)
9 . Dorothy Carless – I Threw a Kiss in the Ocean
10 . Flanagan & Allen – I Don’t Want To Walk Without You
11 . Harry James and His Orchestra – I’ve Heard That Song Before (From “The Forest Rangers”)
12 . Billy Cotton and His Band – Ma, I Miss Your Apple Pie
13 . Xavier Cugat Orchestra – Chiu Chie (From “You Were Never Lovelier”)
14 . Tex Beneke – Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree
15 . Buddy Clark – We Could Make Such Beautiful Music
16 . Gladys Swarthout – I’ll See You Again
17 . The Ink Spots – Do I Worry
18 . The Modernaires – Juke Box Saturday Night
19 . Ambrose and His Orchestra / Sam Browne – The Sailor With the Navy Blue Eyes
20 . Vera Lynn – The White Cliffs of Dover
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Dinah Shore – “Blues in the Night” (press play to hear preview)
