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Various Artists

America's Greatest Hits [ CD / Box Set ]

America's Greatest Hits

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Our Take

In a year dominated by the chaotic aftermath of World War II, the music of 1944 serves as a time capsule of resilience and creativity. "Americas Greatest Hits 1944" is a dynamic collection of tracks that showcase the diverse sounds of the era, from swinging big band numbers to soul-stirring ballads.

Opening with the infectious energy of The Andrews Sisters' "Shoo-Shoo Baby," this album wastes no time in setting the tone for a rollicking musical journey. The smooth crooning of Bing Crosby on "Swinging on a Star" is a timeless classic that still manages to captivate listeners with its whimsical charm.

One standout track is Billie Holiday's haunting rendition of "Embraceable You," which showcases her unparalleled talent for bringing raw emotion to every note. Meanwhile, Count Basie and his Orchestra deliver a toe-tapping rendition of "One O'Clock Jump" that is sure to get even the most reluctant dancers on their feet.

Overall, "Americas Greatest Hits 1944" is a must-listen for both music aficionados and casual listeners alike. Its eclectic mix of genres and artists offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in music history, where artists pushed boundaries and forged new paths amidst the turmoil of war. So crank up the gramophone and let the sounds of 1944 transport you to a bygone era of musical innovation and excitement.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. My Heart Tells Me
2. They're Either Too Young Or Too Old
3. Star Eyes
4. Shoo-shoo Baby
5. Shoo-shoo Baby
6. Vict'ry Polka
7. The Dreamer
8. Boogie Woogie
9. My Ideal
10. Besame Mucho
11. My Shining Hour
12. Blue Rain
13. How Sweet You Are
14. Speak Low
15. Cherry
16. No Love, No Nothin'
17. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
18. I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night
19. No Love, No Nothin'
20. Holiday for Strings
21. Mairzy Doats
22. Mairzy Doats
23. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
24. Poinciana


Disc: 2
1. When They Ask About You
2. Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
3. I Love You
4. Mairzy Doats
5. It's Love, Love, Love
6. San Fernando Valley
7. Cow-cow Boogie
8. The Music Stopped
9. I Love You
10. I'll Get By
11. Besame Mucho
12. I Love You
13. It's Love, Love, Love
14. Don't Sweetheart Me
15. Long Ago and Far Away
16. Long Ago and Far Away
17. Milkman Keep Those Bottles Quiet
18. Long Ago and Far Away
19. I'll Get By
20. I'll Be Seeing You
21. I'll Be Seeing You
22. Amor
23. G. I. Jive
24. Swinging On a Star


Disc: 3
1. Straighten Up and Fly Right
2. Amor
3. Long Ago and Far Away
4. Goodnight, Wherever You Are
5. You Always Hurt the One You Love
6. Milkman Keep Those Bottles Quiet
7. His Rocking Horse Ran Away
8. Amor
9. Time Waits for No One
10. I'll Walk Alone
11. Straighten Up and Fly Right
12. I'll Walk Alone
13. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
14. Time Waits for No One
15. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
16. It Had to Be You
17. It Had to Be You
18. Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes
19. How Many Hearts Have You Broken
20. There'll Be a Hot Time in the Town of Berlin
21. Till Then
22. It Could Happen to You
23. I'll Walk Alone


Disc: 4
1. And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
2. Together
3. Dance With a Dolly
4. Smoke On the Water
5. The Trolley Song
6. Together
7. The Patty Cake Man
8. Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ralay
9. How Many Hearts Have You Broken
10. It Had to Be You
11. Dance With a Dolly
12. I'm Making Believe
13. Don't Fence Me In
14. The Trolley Song
15. Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
16. Dance With a Dolly
17. White Christmas
18. I Dream of You
19. There Goes That Song Again
20. White Christmas
21. The Trolley Song
22. I Dream of You
23. There Goes That Song Again

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