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 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 . The Ink Spots – I Don’t Want To Set the World on Fire
2 . Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra – I’ll Never Smile Again
3 . Deanna Durbin – Waltzing in the Clouds
4 . Glenn Miller and His Orchestra – Tuxedo Junction
5 . Artie Shaw and His Orchestra – Frenesi
6 . Geraldo and His Orchestra / Evelyn Laye – Let the People Sing
7 . The Andrews Sisters – Rhumboogie (From “Argentine Nights”)
8 . Judy Garland – All I Do Is Dream of You (From “Andy Hardy Meets Debutante”)
9 . Harry James and His Orchestra – You Made Me Love You
10 . Tommy Trinder – All Over the Place
11 . Al Harvey / Bob Harvey – In the Quartermaster’s Stores
12 . Vera Lynn – Wish Me Luck – As You Wave Me Goodbye
13 . Bertha Willmot – Bless’ em All
14 . Eleanor Powell – All Ashore (From “Broadway Melody of 1940”)
15 . Sidney Burchall – There’ll Always Be an England
16 . Billy Cotton and His Orchestra / Alan Breeze – I’ve Got Sixpence
17 . Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra – Amapola
18 . George Murphy / Fred Astaire – Please Don’t Monkey With Broadway (From “Broadway Melody of 1940”)
19 . Flanagan and Allen – Run Rabbit Run
20 . MGM Studio Orchestra – Finale of Broadway Melody of 1940 (From “Broadway Melody of 1940”)