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Those Were Our Songs: Music of World War II | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various Artists
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
List Price: $20.98
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 2449
Format: Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 35774
UPC: 724353577421
EAN: 0724353577421
ASIN: B00005QKG0
Release Date: November 6, 2001
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time - the Andrews Sisters | | • | Green Eyes - Helen O'Connell | | • | Who Wouldn't Love You? - Kay Kyser | | • | Jersey Bounce - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra | | • | Cow-Cow Boogie - Ella Mae Morse & Freddie Slack | | • | A Sleepy Lagoon - Harry James | | • | Strip Polka - Johnny Mercer | | • | I Had The Craziest Dream - Helen Forrest | | • | Jukebox Saturday Night - Tex Beneke & The Modernaires | | • | Praise The Lord & Pass The Ammunition - Kay Kyser & His Orchestra | | • | Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - The Andrews Sisters | | • | I've Heard That Song Before - Harry James & His Orchestra | | • | Shoo-Shoo Baby - Ella Mae Morse | | • | Amor - Andy Russell | | • | Straighten Up And Fly Right - Nat King Cole | | • | Long Ago (And Far Away) - Jo Stafford | | • | G.I. Jive - Johnny Mercer | | • | I'll Walk Alone - Martha Tilton | | • | It Had To Be You - Betty Hutton | | • | The Trolley Song - The Pied Pipers |
Disc 2
| • | Rum And Coca-Cola - The Andrews Sisters | | • | Candy - Johnny Mercer w/Jo Stafford & The Pied Pipers | | • | Sentimental Journey - Les Brown & His Band Of Renown | | • | Dream - The Pied Pipers | | • | Chattanooga Choo Choo - Ray Anthony & His Orchestra | | • | Chloe (Song Of The Swamp) - Spike Jones & His Orchestra | | • | On The Atchison, Topeka & The Santa Fe - Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers | | • | Tampico - Stan Kenton & His Orchestra | | • | Waiting For The Train To Come In - Peggy Lee | | • | It's Been A Long, Long Time - Harry James & His Orchestra | | • | Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief - Betty Hutton | | • | Jingle, Jangle, Jingle - Kay Kyser | | • | The Hut-Sut Song - Freddy Martin & His Orchestra | | • | Mr. Five-By-Five - Ella Mae Morse & Freddie Slack | | • | It's Only A Paper Moon - Nat King Cole | | • | Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear From Me - Stan Kenton & His Orchestra | | • | I Love You - Jo Stafford | | • | Mairzy Doats - The Pied Pipers | | • | It Might As Well Be Spring - Dick Haynes | | • | Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive - Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers |
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 Almost Perfect August 7, 2008
This CD would have been perfection except for the inclusion of two songs by Betty Hutton (listening to her mangled version of IT HAD TO BE YOU is too painful for words) and the exclusion of Glenn Miller. Perhaps whoever put this collection together experienced a brief psychotic break. I can't think of any other reason why the off-key, over-the-top vocals of Betty Hutton would have been selected over Glenn Miller.
 Those Were Our Songs June 16, 2008
Enjoyed listening to songs from my past. These are songs that cannot be found on radio stations anymore. For older adults it is a great find.
now THIS is the soundtrack to an era gone by... April 30, 2008
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Those Were Our Songs: Music of World War II is an excellent two CD set that really showcases so many hits from the era of the Second World War. The sound quality is truly rather good and the artwork reflects good judgment.
The Andrews Sisters make a beautiful start to this CD set with a stunning rendition of "I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time." The Andrews Sisters sing this just right and they harmonize so well that number by them always charms me. Helen O'Connell sings "Green Eyes" with all her might; and "Green Eyes" gets the royal treatment from Helen O'Connell--she sure doesn't ever miss a beat! There's also Ella Mae Morse & Freddie Slack on "Cow-Cow Boogie;" "Cow-Cow Boogie" has a great `40s country flavor to it and Ella Mae Morse & Freddie Slack make this a highlight of this two CD set.
Helen Forrest sings "I Had The Craziest Dream" with all her heart and soul; she delves into this ballad to make this all the more beautiful; the overall effect is a very pretty melody. Tex Beneke & The Modernaires also pick up the pace very well with their swingin' "Jukebox Saturday Night;" "Jukebox Saturday Night" is one of my favorites from the `40s and Tex Beneke & The Modernaires do this one up right! In addition, The Andrews Sisters return to do a smash-up job with their "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" really swings and The Andrews Sisters were born to sing songs like this! Nat King Cole sings "Straighten Up And Fly Right" with an excellent piano arrangement; and Johnny Mercer's "G. I. Jive"
The second CD continues the hits. "Rum And Coca-Cola" by The Andrews Sisters has a great `40s era Latin beat that is absolutely perfect; and listen for "Dream" by The Pied Pipers. The Pied Pipers could really score a hit; and "Dream" is certainly no exception! Similarly "On The Atchison, Topeka & The Santa Fe" gets a smooth, jazzy arrangement by Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers. There's also "Waiting For The Train To Come In" by Peggy Lee; this number was so popular at the end of the Second World War when so many ladies were waiting for their men to return home from war. Kay Kyser also does a great rendition of a famous tune from the time called "Jingle, Jangle, Jingle." I love how they use handclapping as a type of percussion to help the melody along and even mark the beat!
Nat King Cole delivers "It's Only A Paper Moon" with panache and the music that accompanies him fits perfectly; and "It Might As Well Be Spring" by Dick Haymes sounds new and fresh every time I hear it. The second CD ends strong with Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers doing one last tune called "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive;" this is yet another swinging song so many people loved.
Overall, this two CD set gives us quite a few excellent tunes from the era of World War II. I highly recommend this for people who like music from those days; and people who appreciate classic pop vocals will love this two CD set as well.
Old Memories April 12, 2008
I was raised on the music of the 40's and 50's and this CD brings back all of those memories. I truly enjoy listening to this CD and reminisce of times gone by. It brings back pictures in my mind of my family that are no longer with me. If you are a child of the 40's I know you will enjoy it.
Wonderful memories, great music January 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this as a gift for my neighbor who is 79 and was a young girl during WWII. When she opened it up and looked at the list of songs, she started saying "I remember that song, oh I love that song, I used to listen to that during high school, etc.!" Watching her face light up as she thought back to that time really made me feel good. It is a great CD set and an excellent compilation of all the wonderful songs that were famous during WWII. Definitely recommend it to anyone who likes music from that era!
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