Episode 233, “Obscure Mid-1940s Records,”

Episode 233, “Obscure Mid-1940s Records,” presents 16 recordings that were in the bottom 20 percent of popularity in the years 1944 through 1946. Performers include Sammy Kaye,  Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby, Merle Travis, Sister Rosetta Tharp, Elvis Presley, and Louis Jordan.

 

45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s Episode 233 Obscure Mid-1940s Records Playlist 1 Poinciana (Song of the Tree) Bing Crosby 2 Down by the Riverside Sister Rosetta Tharp 3 So Long Pal Al Dexter and his Troopers 4 It’s Love Love Love The King Sisters 5 Dance with a Dolly With a Hole in Her Stocking Russ Morgan & Al Jennings vocal 6 There’s a New Moon Over My Shoulder Jimmie Davis 7 Some  Sunday Morning Helen Forrest and Dick Haymes 8 Sleigh Ride in July Dinah Shore 9 Divorce Me C.O.D. Merle Travis 10 Bell Bottom Trousers Kay Kyser 11 Aren’t You Glad You’re You Les Brown and Doris Day 12 Doin’ What Comes Naturally Dinah Shore 13 The Gypsy Sammy Kaye & Mary Marlow 14 That’s Alright Mama Arthur Big Boy Crudup 15 That’s Alright Mama Elvis Presley 16 Let the Good Times Roll Louis Jordan

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