Songs That Got Us Through WWII | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Rhino / Wea
Category: Music
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Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 1253
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 70960
UPC: 081227096021
EAN: 0081227096021
ASIN: B0000032SP
Release Date: March 16, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Prince, Hughie | | • | I'll Be Seeing You - Fain, Sammy | | • | Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Ellington, Duke | | • | Till Then - Marcus, Sol | | • | G.I. Jive - Mercer, Johnny | | • | I'll Walk Alone - Cahn, Sammy | | • | When the Lights Go on Again (All over the World) - Benjamin, Bennie | | • | Yours - Rodriguez, Augustin | | • | Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive - Arlen, Harold | | • | I Don't Want to Walk Without You - Loesser, Frank | | • | I Wonder - Gant, Cecil | | • | Long Ago (And Far Away) - Gershwin, Ira | | • | I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) - Ahlert, Fred E. | | • | (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover - Burton, Nat | | • | Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer - Adamson, Harold | | • | Sentimental Journey - Brown, Les | | • | Waiting for the Train to Come In - Block, Martin | | • | It's Been a Long, Long Time - Cahn, Sammy |
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Album Description
They may have rationed meat, milk, canned goods, and gasoline, but there was no limit to the musical talent during World War II. Morale-boosting sounds on the home front and "over there" were one of the Allies' most potent weapons. WWII gave birth to many of the 1940s' most popular artists and songs, as well as many of the most important independent record labels. Songs That Got Us Through WWII is the first of a two-volume series collecting the hits that kept the home fires burning and brought a little bit of America to the G.I.s overseas. Compiled and developed by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera, Vol. 1 features many of the era's biggest artists, including The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, Harry James, and many more.
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| Customer Reviews:
 WWII Songs . . . Great gift for older generation October 28, 2008
Happy Camper (Rock Hill, SC)
I purchased the songs of WWII CD for my 84 yr old Dad's birthday . . . he and my mother are both enjoying it so much that it's obvious it was a great choice. They told me that they even loaned it to their neighbor to listen to, but made sure he knew they expected it back the next day. Now instead of having the radio or TV on (both of which have little to offer for their age group), they are listening to "THEIR" music in the afternoons.
 A very good album July 23, 2008
Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, Illinois, USA)
This excellent album contains eighteen songs that were popular during the WW2 years. The album starts with that well-known hit Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (performed by The Andrews Sisters), and then moves between jazzy hits (such as G.I. Jive and Yours). I really enjoyed hearing again some of the songs that used to be so close to my father's heart, including Long Ago (And Far Away) and The White Cliffs of Dover.
I must say that I found this to be a very good album. I miss my GI father, who passed away a year ago, and I felt like I captured a little piece of him when I listened to the music he loved all those years ago. So, if you like that great Big Band sound, or want to get a glimpse into the world of WW2, then get this album. I highly recommend it!
1940's music May 11, 2008
I. Hass (USA)
Purchased to load onto an MP3 for an older person as a gift. Recipient very pleased
Good Ol's WWII song Collection April 15, 2008
Kenneth Harkewicz (Crockett, CA)
A good CD collection of songs from the 4o's. Recomend this CD for WWII buffs and lovers of songs form the 40's!
Wonderful Music that "transports" you to a former era. February 22, 2008
Virginia Beach Shopper
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this CD for my Grandmother's Eight-first birthday party. Her family and friends really enjoyed listening to songs from their younger years. It was a big hit. I would highly recommend this CD based on the reactions of those who lived during WWII.
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