25 titles feature on G I Jive - from the brilliant opening track by Johnny Mercer, tripping through to Benny Goodman, Eddie Heywood, Glenn Miller and The Mills Brothers. This popular album focuses on the ...
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What is it about the American Big Bands which explains their enduring appeal? American writer Gene Lees described their characteristic sound as "one that will not go away"... be assured, we don't let it!
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Get in the mood with Pennsylvania 6-5000 and Chattanooga Choo Choo. Miller's Orchestra existed for only five years, yet made an indelible mark on the history of popular music, changing and modernising dance music styles ...
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The danceable tempos and alluring sounds presented in this wide ranging compilation come from a time when people craved the excitement afforded by the live presence of a big band.
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Much of what we know of the personality of James Melvin Lunceford comes from the reminiscences of his musicians rather than from the man himself. And to quote Count Basie, "I think he had ...
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Gracie Fields and 'The Thing-Ummy-Bob (That's Going To Win Us The War)' brings to mind that hard working girls and men working in the munitions factories up and down the country for the war effort. ...
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1938 was the start of the big time for the Andrews Sisters with their signing to appear on Phil Baker's 'Dole Pineapple Show'. Although the series ran for just one season there were plenty of ...
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A truly great album featuring Billy Cotton and many other memorable bandleaders. Enjoy 22 superb tracks, each one by a different British Dance Orchestra. Great maestros, fine bandleaders and sheer majesty of sound. This evocative ...
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Lyrics from the famous Ink Spots. Do you recall songs like 'Bless You', 'My Prayer', 'Whispering Grass', 'Do I Worry?' and 'If I Didn't Care'? If you remember just one of these, then you will ...
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World War II
The Second World War was a difficult time with audiences suffering from the emotional and physical stresses of life in wartime Britain and America. During this period of conflict, a diverse range of performers came to the fore, entertaining troops and civilians both home and abroad with their nostalgic morale boosting music.
Still as popular as ever, World War II music encompasses a variety of musical genres and many hugely talented artists. Glenn Miller is perhaps the most famous of all the Second World War musicians, but there are plenty of other great singers and bandleaders such as Fats Waller and Bob Crosby & His Orchestra whose hits can be enjoyed in remastered digital quality from Past Perfect.
Second World War Music CDs
Glenn Miller’s big band hits were hugely popular and provided the soundtrack for many during the 1940s. Miller & His Orchestra were among many famous acts that flew out to play for the servicemen and women. For a nostalgic taste of jazz, swing, big bands and novelty songs, check out our definitive collection of classic 1940s wartime music CDs.