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 . Dick Haymes / The Song Spinners – You’ll Never Know
2 . Lena Horne – Life’s Full of Consequence (From “Cabin in the Sky”)
3 . Kitty Kallen – Besame Mucho
4 . David Rose and His Orchestra – Holiday for Strings
5 . Benny Goodman – After You’ve Gone
6 . The Andrews Sisters – Sing a Tropical Song (From “Happy Go Lucky”)
7 . Billy Cotton and His Band – Sailor, Who Are You Dreaming of Tonight?
8 . Dinah Shore – Thank Your Lucky Stars (From “Thank Your Luck Stars”)
9 . Glenn Miller and His Orchestra – I’ve Got a Gal In Kalamazoo
10 . Alan Breeze – I’m Going To Get Lit Up
11 . Ann Sheridan / Joyce Reynolds – Love Isn’t Born (From “Thank Your Lucky Stars”)
12 . Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra – Begin the Beguine
13 . Louis Jordan and His Tympani Five – Is You or Is You Ain’t My Baby
14 . Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra – Boy What Love Has Done to Me (From “Girl Crazy”)
15 . Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra – Skyliner
16 . Alfred Drake / Joan Roberts – People Will Say, We’re In Love
17 . Ella Fitzgerald / The Ink Spots – Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
18 . Bernard Herrmann Orchestra – The Wedding (From “Jane Eyre”)
19 . Donald Peers – The Homecoming Waltz
20 . Ambrose and His Orchestra – Coming In on a Wing and a Prayer
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Ambrose and His Orchestra – “Coming In on a Wing and a Prayer” (press play to hear preview)
