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Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227096021
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: 1990-03-16
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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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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Summary: A very good album
Comment: 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!
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Summary: 1940's music
Comment: Purchased to load onto an MP3 for an older person as a gift. Recipient very pleased
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Summary: Good Ol's WWII song Collection
Comment: A good CD collection of songs from the 4o's. Recomend this CD for WWII buffs and lovers of songs form the 40's!
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Summary: Wonderful Music that "transports" you to a former era.
Comment: 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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Summary: Great reminder of the music that got The Greatest Generation through our nation's grestest test
Comment: I purchased this because the audio casette (a five star rating) I've had for years was deteriorating. There are songs on this that weren't on the casette, which normally would be a bonus. Regrettably, I have found these songs superfluous and a tad annoying (which is why the rating for the CD is three stars - yes they are that "bad"). The core songs are among the best single collection of WWII songs I've ever some across and you can skip past the others.
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