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 . Noel Coward – London Pride
2 . The Delta Rhythm Boys – Since I Kissed My Baby Goodbye (From “You’ll Never Get Rich”)
3 . Freddy Martin and His Orchestra – The Hut-Sut Song
4 . Bebe Daniels / Ben Lyon – There’s a Boy Coming Home on Leave
5 . The Rex Massed Band & Chorus – Roll Out the Barrell
6 . The Andrews Sisters – Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (From “Buck Privates”)
7 . Helen O’Connel / Bob Eberly – Yours
8 . Lale Anderson – Lili Marlene
9 . Anne Shelton – A Pair of Silver Wings
10 . Vera Lynn – We’ll Meet Again
11 . Kate Smith – Rose O’Day
12 . The Mills Brothers – Paper Doll
13 . Billy Mayerl – Room Five Hundred and Four
14 . Elsie Carlisle – A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
15 . Flanagan and Allen – We’re Gonna Hang Out the Washing on the Siegfried Line
16 . Glenn Miller and His Orchestra – A Strings of Pearls
17 . Jack Payne – It’s a Lovely Day Tomorrow
18 . Judy Garland / Micky Rooney – How About You (From “Babies on Broadway”)
19 . Will Bradley and His Orchestra – Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar
20 . Bing Crosby / Dick McIntyre and his Harmony Hawaiians – Trade Winds
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Noel Coward – “London Pride” (press play to hear preview)
