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 . Les Brown and His Orchestra – Sentimental Journey
2 . Doris Day – My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time
3 . Ethel Smith – Tico-Tico
4 . Spike Jones and His City Slickers – Cocktails for Two
5 . Joe Loss and His Orchestra – Let Him Go, Let Him Tarry
6 . Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five – Caldonia
7 . Adelaide Hall – There Goes That Song Again
8 . Helen Forrest / Dick Haymes – I’ll Buy That Dream
9 . Betty Hutton – Doctor Lawyer Indian Chief (From “The Stork Club”)
10 . The Andrews Sisters – Rum and Coca-Cola
11 . Olive Gilbert / Muriel Barron – We’ll Gather Lilacs
12 . Steve Conway – Promises
13 . Anne Brown – Summertime (From “Rhapsody in Blue”)
14 . Vera Lynn – Estrellita
15 . Dick Haymes – Laura
16 . The Ink Spots – Bless You
17 . Judy Garland – The Trolley Song
18 . Perry Como – If I Loved You
19 . Jan Peerce – Blue Bird of Happiness
20 . MGM Studio Orchestra – Dementia (From “Spellbound”)
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Les Brown and His Orchestra – “Sentimental Journey” (press play to hear preview)
