Songs From WWII

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The Very Best Of
1.  The Very Best Of by Glenn Miller
The list author says:
  "To some the soundtrack of the war, Glenn Miller being another high profile casualty, missing in action since December 15th 1944. Jody Prenger sings 'In The Mood' as a bonus track."
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We'll Meet again - Memories of World War II
2.  We'll Meet again - Memories of World War II by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Possibly the theme tune to WWII, Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again' is an anthem of hope for victory, waiting for love or even contemplating the after life. Whatever it was, it was truly uplifting."
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Doing a Grand Job
3.  Doing a Grand Job by Noel Coward
The list author says:
  "This one includes 'I Did What I Could With My Gask Mask' by George Formby, another risque lyric beautifully executed. Others include Noel Coward, Dick Haymes, Ella and Perry Como."
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Our Gracie - The Best of Gracie Fields
4.  Our Gracie - The Best of Gracie Fields by Gracie Fields
The list author says:
  "A British institution, 'Our Gracie' wowed them in music hall and films before the war, during and after. 'Sally' and 'Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye' being her smash wartime hits."
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V.E. Day - The Album
5.  V.E. Day - The Album by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "All the usual songs you would come to expect but it's disc 3 which is of interest here. All of Churchill's famous speeches are included. The 'fight them on the beaches' speech always sends shivers."
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Very Best Of Vera Lynn
6.  Very Best Of Vera Lynn by Vera Lynn
The list author says:
  "I'm 45 and 'The White Cliffs Of Dover' reduces me to tears whenever I hear it, such is the emotional longing in the song, so Lord knows how it affects the people who lived and loved at the time."
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You Must Remember This: Classic Songs from World War Two and the Stories Behind Them
7.  You Must Remember This: Classic Songs from World War Two and the Stories Behind Them by Maurice Sellar
The list author says:
  "Remembering songs from the radio, from dance bands and music halls, from the popular films of the period, and from the ENSA tours that took British entertainers overseas, this audiobook stirs emotion."
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War Years: Songs That Won the
8.  War Years: Songs That Won the by Various
The list author says:
  "My Dad's Father was caught up in North Africa's El Alamein in 1942 whilst my Dad's Mother did her bit as a nurse on the Home Front. These songs just remind me of their hard work at the time."
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G.I. Jukebox: Songs from World
9.  G.I. Jukebox: Songs from World by Various
The list author says:
  "According to my Mum the world that is conjured up in these songs has slowly dissappeared, we no longer have the camaraderie we once had, no one really knows their neighbours anymore, which is a shame."
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Reach For The Skies
10.  Reach For The Skies by RAF Central Band
The list author says:
  "This country needs to return to the spirit of WW2 in these present times of terrorism and political unrest. Less isolation and more music and song I say, the world would be a better place to be in!"
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Home Front
11.  Home Front by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "My Mum's Mother drove a Red Cross ambulence during the war, whilst my Mum's Father served on HMS Hood. Back home my Mum witnessed The Battle Of Britain and dodged bullets as they hit the ground."
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We'll Meet Again; Romantic songs of the war years
12.  We'll Meet Again; Romantic songs of the war years by Various
The list author says:
  "All the songs on these albums sends a lump to the throat to anyone caught up in the constant danger and to a child sometimes excitement. My Mother will always teach my children what it was like in WW2"
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The Ultimate Collection
13.  The Ultimate Collection by George Formby
The list author says:
  "A star from music hall George was forever getting into trouble with his risque lyrics. 'I Blew A Little Blast On My Whistle' is a classic example of the fun that was George Formby."
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The Very Best of Flanagan & Allen
14.  The Very Best of Flanagan & Allen by Flannagan & Allen
The list author says:
  "Brilliant duo who seemed to epitomise the British spirit back home. 'Underneath The Arches''Run Rabbit Run' and 'Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?' are fondly remembered even now."
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Songs That Got Us Through Wwii
15.  Songs That Got Us Through Wwii by Various
The list author says:
  "This includes I'll Be Seeing You - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, G.I. Jive - Johnny Mercer and many others."
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Best of the War Years
16.  Best of the War Years by Dinah Shore
The list author says:
  "Dinah had hits, including 'Blues In the Night', 'Jim', 'You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To', and 'I'll Walk Alone', her first  number-one hit. To support the troops overseas, she took part in USO tours."
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The Very Thought of You
17.  The Very Thought of You by Al Bowlly
The list author says:
  "Classic sound of Al Bowlly defines wartime for us here in the UK, 'Goodnight Sweetheart' and 'Remember Me' are some of his best. Tragically killed in the Blitz on the 17th April 1941 aged just 43."
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Those Great World War 2 Songs
18.  Those Great World War 2 Songs by Bing Crosby
The list author says:
  "The incomparable Bing Crosby with his selection of war favourites include 'The Army Air Corps Song',' Yankee Doodle Dandy' and 'Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer'"
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Song Coming On
19.  Song Coming On by Frances Langford
The list author says:
  "Frances Langford's version of 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' is by far the best I've heard. It's confusing why it was never included on the Glenn Miller Story soundtrack. She was a real star for the troops."
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World War 2 Favourites
20.  World War 2 Favourites by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "3 discs of the usual material including Glenn Miller, Andrews Sisters, Joe Loss, Vera Lynn, Noel Coward, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Marlene Dietrich and many many more."
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Lambeth Walk
21.  Lambeth Walk by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Includes Flanagan And Allen, Jay Wilbur and his Orchestra, Billy Cotton Band, Mantovani, Vera Lynn and Ambrose and his Orchestra 'Doing The Lambeth Walk'."
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The Very Best Of
22.  The Very Best Of by The Andrews Sisters
The list author says:
  "This release obviously includes the favourite 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' and also some other classics such as 'Rum and Coca Cola' banned at the time for advertising the well known fizzy drink!"
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Songs & Music of World War 2
23.  Songs & Music of World War 2 by Leon Cortez
The list author says:
  "Includes The Two Leslies 'The Washing on Siegfried Lane' Leon Cortez 'The Girl Who Loves the Soldier, Sam Browne 'There'll Always Be An England' and Florence Desmond:'The Deepest Shelter In Town'"
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World War II Favorites
24.  World War II Favorites by Various
The list author says:
  "This one includes an early recording of 'Pistol Packin Mama' by the Andrews Sisters, made famous by Gene Vincent some 20 years later. 'Lili Marlene''In The Mood' and 'One O'Clock Jump' also included."
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Bing Crosby Armed Forces Broadcasts (Wwii Radio - Special Christmas Show)
25.  Bing Crosby Armed Forces Broadcasts (Wwii Radio - Special Christmas Show) by Bing Crosby
The list author says:
  "Bing just had one of those voices that could remind you of home in an instant. All the great Christmas songs are here including 'White Christmas' 'Silent Night' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen'"
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Last updated: 29/08/2010
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