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WWII Music and Songs - chambers - 11-09-2005 I have always liked old stuff. I've always seemed a bit of an oddity in a society that throws out the old to make room for new, lesser quality stuff. I like older homes especially. However, when I was looking for a home to buy the restored homes were so expensive you have to be an M.D. or someting special to afford them and the unrestored ones were in pitiful shape.
I especially like the thrill of finding something REALLY CHEAP or rescuing it from certain destruction. Along with the victrola, my grandad brought home 2 antique dressers with mirrors, in one of the drawers was a WWII Navy pull over. I was tickled to death! My mom likes to joke with me by saying, "Don't throw it away, give it to Brooke."
I especially liked a television show that was on back in the mid to late 80's called "Friday the 13th", it was about a team that searched for "haunted antiques". Would love to see the re-runs.
Here's that link for the victrolas: http://www.victor-victrola.com/
Brooke WWII Music and Songs - Dogdaddy - 11-09-2005 Hello Brooke, If your "new" Victrola plays old 78's I have about a dozen or so that I'd be happy to let you have. I don't own a turntable but I bought them at a yardsale for just a dollar for the old load of them, so I couldn't resist. Most are by "The Ink Spots" on the Decca label but I do have one by Glen Miller "In The Mood" which I'm sure you would like. The one I would most like to hear (again, no turntable!) is an interesting 78 recorded in January 1945 and dedicated to a "Lt. Col. H.W. Minton." I have not a clue who this might be, or what's on the record. If interested in one or all of these you can send me an email at petesdad_2000@charter.net or PM me.
Cheers, Jim WWII Music and Songs - chucktoo1926 - 11-12-2005
You know Mare; you mentioned the songs during WWII and what they meant to us. I wonder how many guys out there associated songs with the different posts they were at.
When I was in basic training at Sheppard Field, Texas, 1944, it was; Oh give me land lots of land under starry skies above Don't fence me in Let me ride through the open country that I love Don't fence me in
At Truax Field, Wisconsin for radio school it was;
I'll walk alone Because to tell you the truth, I'll be lonely I don't mind being lonely When my heart tells me you are lonely too
At Chanute Field, Illinois, for radar it was You got to accentuate the positive Eliminate the negative Latch on to the affirmative Don't mess with Mister. in-between
At Boca Raton, Florida for airborne radar it was Missed the Saturday dance Heard they crowded the floor Couldn't bear it without you Don't get around much anymore
Aboard ships, that's another story, in 46, it was It was just a neighborhood dance, that's all that it was But, Oh, what it seemed to be It was like a masquerade ball with costumes and all Cause you were at the dance with me
Then no matter who or where you were, it was Vera Lynn singing When the lights go on again, All over the world And the boys are home again, All over the world And rain or snow is all that may fall from the skies above A kiss won't mean goodbye, But hello to love
What would we be without links to our past chuck WWII Music and Songs - Walt's Daughter - 11-12-2005 Excellent post Chuck! Yes music is such an important link to our past. How a song can bring back such vivid memories of times and places after only hearing a note or two. Hey, I can name that tune in four notes...
Music is definitely food for the soul! WWII Music and Songs - chambers - 11-12-2005
Thanks j3 and Jim!!! Please PM me with your address and let me pay you for the shipping charges.
Hugs, Brooke WWII Music and Songs - chambers - 11-12-2005 Jim, if I recall the Ink Spots are among Len Smith's favorites as well. Twilight Time is one of mine.
Brooke WWII Music and Songs - Walt's Daughter - 11-12-2005 Ah amongst my old albums I have the Ink Spots. Dad and mom always loved them. I remember them playing this when I was a young child. Good memories. WWII Music and Songs - Reg from the Bulge - 11-15-2005 Very popular music in europe was Glenn Miller and most popular was Vera Lynn .. WWII Music and Songs - Walt's Daughter - 11-15-2005 Hey Brooke, have you been to the music portion of my site yet? Lots of good music there with more to follow shortly! Let's swing! WWII Music and Songs - Dogdaddy - 11-15-2005
The records are on their way Brooke...I was able to send them by Media Mail so it was very cheap. You should have them in around 7-10 days. Enjoy!
Jim |