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...
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Fats Waller, the Derby-hatted mountain of jollity is seated at the keyboard and spreading good cheer in all directions. Yet it wasn't until...
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Reinhardt & Grappelli rank even yet as amongst the most creative of European jazz musicians. They showed themselves to be a highly polished,...
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Boogie on down to some of the greatest dance tracks ever recorded! The Charleston, Black Bottom, Happy Feet, King Porter Stomp, and The Jumpin...
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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...
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This album features polished performances from the most elegant artists of the 1930s and 40s, including Noel Coward, Nat King Cole, Fred Astaire...
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Featuring 20 classic love songs performed by Billie Holiday - THE voice of jazz. Including the hits 'I Must Have That Man', 'Georgia On My Mind',...
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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...
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This CD features 25 wonderful songs from Fred Astaire's greatest movies. Astaire was not merely the greatest dancer the screen has ever seen,...
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Cosmopolitan Life evokes the cool musical atmosphere of the past, featuring music legends such as Benny Carter, Nat King Cole, The Mills Brother,...
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This is a wonderful collection of lovingly restored songs from the remarkable George Formby, including all the big hits and many lesser known...
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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....
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1940s Music
Celebrate the richly talented performers and nostalgic music of the 1940s with a range of expertly remastered classic CDs from Past Perfect. Featuring the very best music from the 40s, you can enjoy legendary wartime artists including Noel Coward, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and of course the one and only Glenn Miller.
Despite the ongoing Second World War, this was a decade rich in charm and character. American allied troops were a now common sight on the British landscape and their influence is reflected in the popular music of this era.
Popular Music of The 1940s
Whether you remember the upbeat rhythm of the swing or prefer the romantic ballads and vocal numbers, the 1940s had it all.
Nostalgic World War II Music
Take a sentimental journey back to the 1940s with this irresistible collection of melodies, available on numerous classic compilation CDs, each painstakingly remastered for a highly original, yet superb quality recording.