Top Jukebox Requests of the 1940s

Va-Jukebox Requests Of The 40' | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony Special Product
• ASIN: B000002Z18
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #157,125 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Salute to Glenn Miller: Moonlight Serenade/Elmer's Tune/Don't Sit ...

2. Feudin' and Fightin'

3. Just a Little Fond Affection

4. One More Tomorrow

5. I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Anymore

6. I'm Gonna Love That Guy (Like He's Never Been Loved Before)

7. I Tipped My Hat (And Slowly Rode Away)

8. Love on a Greyhound Bus

9. You're So Understanding

10. The Whole World Is Singing My Song

Editorial Reviews

Includes I Tipped My Hat (and Slowly Rode Away) Harry James; The Whole World Is Singing My Song Les Brown; Love on a Greyhound Bus Kay Kyser, and more. 14 tracks in all.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Top Jukebox Requests Of The 1940's CD review, May 9, 2009

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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Top Jukebox Requests of the 1940's gives us 10 terrific numbers that shook the airwaves back in the 1940's when they were released; and they got people up and dancing on the dance floors, too! Indeed, this music is so timeless that these songs still sound very good today. This music was lovingly crafted and performed with genuine feeling and precision. In addition, the quality of the sound is excellent; and I really like that artwork, too.

The Modernaires begin the track set with an excellent salute to Glenn Miller; this medley includes parts of his songs including "Moonlight Serenade" and "Elmer's Tune." The Modernaires enjoyed great popularity back in their heyday; and just one listen will quickly tell you how talented they were. They are squarely in the spotlight for this medley--which is right where they belonged and still belong! The sing and harmonize very well; and the music that plays complements their vocals perfectly. In addition, we get a classic taste of 1940's country when Dorothy Shay sings "Feudin' And Fightin';" this tune is both strong and catchy. Dorothy sings this so well that I could never tire of hearing her sing this. Her voice is as clear as a bell, too.

"Just A Little Fond Affection" gets the royal treatment from Buddy Stewart who sings this along with the accompaniment of Gene Krupa & His Orchestra. These champs handle "Just A Little Fond Affection" wonderfully and it charms me with its natural beauty--excellent! Listen also for Marjorie Hughes to sing out a beautiful rendition of "One More Tomorrow" with Frankie Carle & His Orchestra. Marjorie never sounded better and she was born to sing great ballads like this. Of course, Frankie Carle & His Orchestra play brilliantly; and that's grand.

Buddy Clark croons his best on "I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore;" this melancholy tune showcases Buddy's fine talent and he never sings a superfluous note. The musical arrangement makes good use of the strings; overall "I Don't See Me In Your Eyes Anymore" is yet another highlight of this CD. "I Tipped My Hat (And Slowly Rode Away)" by Art Lund along with Harry James & His Orchestra certainly shines bright; Art could sing alongside the best of them and that big band arrangement works well for this 1940's country sounding tune.

"You're So Understanding" is quite something; Jerry Wayne & The Dell Trio do this one up right! They deliver this with panache and I love every minute of it. The CD also ends strong with Doris Day's rendition of "The Whole World Is Singing My Song." That big band sounding musical arrangement by Les Brown & His Orchestra complements Doris' vocals faultlessly.

Top Jukebox Requests Of The 1940's has great, high quality control music on it from those glorious years of the 1940's. I wish they had added another song or two; but when the music is this good my complaint becomes a minor disappointment. I highly recommend this album for fans of classic pop vocals.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to hear this.., December 1, 2010

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This is one of many CD's I've gotten for my parents. When they hear their music it takes them back in time. My folks are in their 80's. So come Christmas day we are blasting it on our stereo..

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 40's Juke Box, May 12, 2007

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Not great but purchased for use in nursing home and meets need