Description
This CD brings together some of the most beloved recordings of 1945, capturing the golden twilight of the big band era in full swing. The disc opens with Hal McIntyre’s reading of ‘Sentimental Journey,’ one of the defining songs of the postwar moment, and includes Dinah Shore’s silky rendition of ‘Candy’ and Perry Como’s deeply felt ‘Till The End Of Time.’ Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra add sophistication with ‘I’m Beginning To See The Light,’ while Erskine Hawkins contributes the swinging instrumental ‘Tippin’ In.’ Together these performances paint a vivid picture of a year when American popular music was at a emotional and creative peak, with big bands and vocalists sharing the spotlight in perfect balance…
Track Listing:
- Sentimental Journey – Hal McIntyre And His Orchestra
- There I’ve Said It Again – Vaugh Monroe And His Orchestra
- Candy – Dinah Shore
- It’s Been A Long, Long Time – Charlie Spivak And His Orchestra
- Bell Bottom Trousers – Tony Pastor And HIs Orchestra
- Laura – Freddy Martin And His Orchestra
- Don’t Fence Me In – Swing And Sway With Sammy Kaye
- Till The End Of Time – Perry Como
- Tippin’ In – Erskine Hawkins And His Orchestra
- I’m Beginning To See The Light – Duke Ellington And His Famous Orchestra
