This 4 CD set from Reader's Digest music features Top 10 hits from the 1940s performed by the original big bands and vocalists that made them famous. Gathered here are Benny Goodman, Harry James, The Andrews Sisters, Doris Day with Les Brown, Kay Keyser, Tommy Dorsey and others. (See complete track listing below)

CONDITION: Gently used. CDs are clean and are guaranteed to play with no skips.
Jewel case shows only minimal scruff. (See scans above)

This set offers a comprehensive look at the changing face of pop music during this tumultuous decade in US history

During the first half of the ‘40s, the big bands were the hit makers. Then, after WWII, the bands began to fade into the background as vocalists came into their own and stepped into the spotlight. This collection showcases them all… the best bands and brightest emerging stars.

There are some real, rare gems here including: Elmer's Tune, Jingle Jangle Jingle, Too Fat Polka, Don't Fence Me In, I'm My Own Grandpaw, Doctor Lawyer Indian Chief, Deep in the Heart of Texas, Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition, and many more... (See complete tracklist below)

Digitally remastered with great care from original recordings, the sound quality is clear and stunning.

Comes with a 64-page booklet featuring informative notes on each song.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
80 Original Hits of the '40s
Reader's Digest Music -1989

CD #1
1. You Made Me Love You - Harry James And His Orchestra
2. Ferryboat Serenade - Kay Kyser And His Orchestra
3. You Walk By - Eddy Duchin And His Orchestra
4. Elmer"s Tune - Dick Jurgens And His Orchestra-
5. It All Comes Back To Me Now - Gene Krupa And His Orchestra
6. The Hut - Sut Song (A Swedish Serenade) - Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights
7. Snowfall - Claude Thornhill And His Orchestra
8. Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar - Will Bradley And His Orchestra
9. High On A Windy Hill - Gene Krupa And His Orchestra
10. There"ll Be Some Changes Made - Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
11. I Don"t Want To Set The World On Fire - Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights
12. Playmates - Kay Kyser And His Orchestra
13. Blues In The Night - Cab Calloway And His Orchestra
14. Jingle, Jangle, Jingle - Kay Kyser And His Orchestra
15. I've Heard That Song Before - Harry James And His Orchestra
16. Brazil - Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra
17. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon - Ray Noble And His Orchestra
18. He Wears A Pair Of Silver Wings - Kay Kyser And His Orchestra
19. Deep In The Heart Of Texas - Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights
20. Taking A Chance On Love - Benny Goodman And His Orchestra

CD #2
01. Shoo-Shoo Baby - The Andrews Sisters
02. A Zoot Suit (For My Sunday Gal) - Kay Keyser & His Orchestra
03. My Devotion - Charlie Spivack & His Orchestra
04. There Goes That Song Again - Kay Keyser & His Orchestra
05. Laura - Woody Herman & His Orchestra
06. I Can't Begin To Tell You - Harry James And His Orchestra
07. Rum and Coca-Cola - Abe Lyman & His Orchestra
08. A Little on the Lonely Side - Frankie Carlie & Orchestra
09. It's Only a Paper Moon - Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
10. Don't Fence Me In - Kate Smith with Four Chicks and Chuck
11. Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night in the Week) - Frankie Carlie & Orchestra
12. I'll Buy That Dream - Harry James And His Orchestra
13. Gotta Be This or That - Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
14. Sentimental Journey - Doris Day w/ Les Brown & His Orchestra
15. Open the Door, Richard - The Three Flames
16. Peg O' My Heart - Buddy Clark
17. Too Fat Polka - Arthur Godfrey & The Too Fat Trio
18. The Gypsy - Dinah Shore
19. Feudin' and Fightin' - Dorothy Shay
20. To Each His Own - The Modernaires w/ Paula Kelly

CD #3
1. A Sunday Kind of Love - Fran Warren, Claude Thornhill & Orchestra
2. Doctor Lawyer, Indian Chief - Butch Stone, Less Brown & Orchestra
3. The Old Lamp Lighter - Mike Douglas & Campus Kids
4. I'll Dance At Your Wedding - Buddy Clark, Ray Noble & Orchestra
5. The Anniversary Song - Dinah Shore
6. Oh! What It Seemed to Be - Marjorie Hughes, Frankie Carle & Orchestra
7. Dear Hearts and Gentle People - Dinah Shore
8. I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore - Stardusters, Gordon Jenkins Orchestra
9. I'm My Own Grandpaw - Guy Lombardo
10. You Can't Be True Dear - Ken Griffin at the Organ
11. Beg Your Pardon - Frankie Carlie & Orchestra
12. My Darling, My Darling - Doris Day & Buddy Clark
13. Sabre Dance - Woody Herman & Orchestra
14. Toolie Oolie Doolie (the Yodel Polka) - Andrews Sisters
15. The Blue Skirt Waltz - Frankie Yankovic & Orchestra
16. Confess - Doris Day & Buddy Clark
17. Maybe You'll Be There - Gordon Jenkins Orchestra
18. Now is the Hour - Bing Crosby
19. I Wonder Who is Kissing Her Now - Perry Como
20. Till Then - The Mills Brothers

CD #4

01. You're Breaking My Heart - Buddy Clark
02. Idaho - Dick Haymes w/ Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
03. Maybe - The Ink Spots
04. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland w/ Georgie Stoll & His Orchestra
05. A Little Bird Told Me - Evelyn Knight & the Stardusters
06. Laughing on the Outside - Dinah Shore w/ Sonny Burke & His Orchestra
07. My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time - Doris Day w/ Les Brown & His Orchestra
08. I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time - The Andrews Sisters w/ Vic Shoen & His Orchestra
09. Rose O'Day - Kate Smith w/ Jack Miller & His OrchesKay Keyser & His Orchestratra
10. Ciribiribin - Harry James And His Orchestra
11. You Won't Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart) - Doris Day w/ Les Brown & His Orchestra
12. Jersey Bounce - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
13. The Breeze and I - Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
14. Easter Parade - Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
15. Strip Polka - Kay Keyser & His Orchestra
16. I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen - Charlie Spivack & His Orchestra
17. Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition - Kay Keyser & His Orchestra
18. I Don't Want to Walk Without You - Helen Forrest w/ Harry James & His Orchestra
19. Bell-Bottom Trousers - Kay Keyser & His Orchestra
20. The White Cliffs of Dover - Kate Smith w/ Jack Miller & His Orchestra

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