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Various Artists

Great Songs from the War Years [ CD / Box Set ]

Great Songs from the War Years

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In a time where war dominated the headlines, music became a powerful tool for healing and reflection. Various Artists' compilation album "Great Songs From The War Years" takes us on a journey through the sounds of that tumultuous era, reminding us of the resilience and strength of the human spirit.

From Vera Lynn's iconic "We'll Meet Again" to Glenn Miller's swingin' "In the Mood," this collection is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who lived through the war and a history lesson for the new generation. The crackling vinyl sound adds an extra layer of authenticity, transporting listeners back to a time when music was more than just entertainment - it was a source of comfort and unity.

While some may argue that nostalgia is a cheap trick to tug at our heartstrings, there's no denying the impact these songs had on the people who lived through those dark days. The raw emotion in each track is palpable, reminding us of the power of music to bring people together in even the toughest of times.

So put on your dancing shoes, pour yourself a stiff drink, and let the music of "Great Songs From The War Years" transport you to a time when love, loss, and hope intertwined to create some of the most memorable tunes in history. Who knew that in the midst of chaos, beauty could still blossom?

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Pack Up Your Troubles
2. It's a Long Way to Tipperary
3. Oh! It's a Lovely War
4. If You Were the Only Girl in the World
5. Roses of Picardy
6. Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty
7. Over There
8. Goodbye-ee
9. Hello, Hello, Who's Your Lady Friend?
10. Mademoiselle from Armentieres
11. They Didn't Believe Me
12. Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts for Soldiers
13. Here We Are Again
14. Oh! You Beautiful Doll
15. Boiled Beef and Carrots
16. Keep the Home Fires Burning
17. How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On the Farm?
18. Painting the Clouds With Sunshine
19. Goodnight Sweetheart
20. Everything Stops for Tea


Disc: 2
1. We'll Meet Again
2. In the Mood
3. Our Sergeant Major
4. A Nice Cup of Tea
5. The Very Thought of You
6. Sing As We Go
7. Run, Rabbit, Run
8. Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny Oh!
9. They Can't Black Out the Moon
10. (We're Gonna Hang) the Washing On the Siegfried Line
11. Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye
12. Kiss Me Tonight, Sergeant Major
13. Till the Lights of London Shine Again (With Chick Henderson)
14. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
15. In the Quartermaster's Store
16. Bless 'Em All
17. Whispering Grass (Don't Tell the Trees)
18. There'll Always Be an England
19. Down Forget-me-not Lane
20. Roll Me Over


Disc: 3
1. Tuxedo Junction
2. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
3. The White Cliffs of Dover
4. London Pride
5. Hey Little Hen
6. Pennsylvania 6-5000
7. Yours
8. When the Lights Go On Again (All Over the World)
9. Mr. Wu's an Air Raid Warden Now
10. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
11. American Patrol
12. Moonlight Becomes You
13. Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition
14. This Is the Army, Mr. Jones
15. Comin' in On a Wing and a Prayer
16. G.I. Jive
17. Lili Marlene
18. There's a Land of Begin Again
19. Sentimental Journey
20. I'll Be Seeing You

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