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Cool Pre 1950s Music

Al Jolson Swanee From 1920

Al Jolson  Swanee  From 1920 Al Jolson was a highly acclaimed American singer, however he was not American born originating from Lithuania. He is also considered by many to be the first Jewish man to become a famous entertainment star in the USA. Although Swanee is almost always associated with him it was actually written by George Gershwin and Irving […] Continue reading →

JUDY GARLAND – Over the Rainbow

JUDY GARLAND – Over the Rainbow This rarely seen footage is from the 1943 Command Performance radio show broadcast to the US troops During WW2. Judy Garland is be best known for her performance in the Wizard of OZ which this song comes from, and only her sad demise at age 47 has prevented her from achieving the true stardom she […] Continue reading →

White Christmas Classic Bing Crosby

White Christmas Classic Bing Crosby Still one of the most Iconic Christmas Songs of all time which was first performed by Bing on the radio on Christmas Day 1941. White Christmas is best known from the Paramount Pictures Movie. You know the festive season is upon us when you hear this song in the shops White Christmas which was written […] Continue reading →