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What the war sounded like when it was trying to keep everyone's spirits up.

246 recordings · 10 broadcasters

Transmission

4 March

1938

Mutual Broadcasting System

Raymond Graham Swing On Russia And Germany

Network

Mutual Broadcasting System

Running time

5 min

Broadcast 1938-03-04. Mutual Broadcasting System.

Transmission

4 March

1938

Mutual Broadcasting System

Raymond Graham Swing On World Events

Network

Mutual Broadcasting System

Running time

14 min

Broadcast 1938-03-04. Mutual Broadcasting System.

Transmission

4 March

1938

Mutual Broadcasting System

Raymond Gram Swing End of two trials Niemoller and the old Bolsheviks

Network

Mutual Broadcasting System

Running time

5 min

Broadcast 1938-03-04. Mutual Broadcasting System.

Transmission

9 April

1939

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Marian Anderson Concert

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

29 min

Broadcast 1939-04-09. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

11 April

1939

NBC News

Bob Hope Guest Betty Grable

Network

NBC News

Running time

27 min

Broadcast 1939-04-11. NBC News.

Transmission

1 January

1940

BBC European Services

Lilli Marleen

Network

BBC European Services

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1940-01-01. BBC European Services.

Transmission

5 February

1940

NBC News

Glenn Miller Cafe Rouge

Network

NBC News

Running time

31 min

Broadcast 1940-02-05. NBC News.

Transmission

19 July

1940

Mutual Broadcasting System

Raymond Gram Swing Hitler offered peace to Britain in a speech today

Network

Mutual Broadcasting System

Running time

13 min

Broadcast 1940-07-19. Mutual Broadcasting System.

Transmission

9 May

1941

Mutual Broadcasting System

Raymond Gram Swing The Monitor And The Merrimac

Network

Mutual Broadcasting System

Running time

14 min

Broadcast 1941-05-09. Mutual Broadcasting System.

Transmission

7 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

1500 CBS NY Philharmonic Concert Interrupted

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

17 min

Broadcast 1941-12-07. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

7 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

1900 NBCR Jack Benny Show

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

29 min

Broadcast 1941-12-07. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

7 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

1930 NBCR Fitch Bandwagon

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

29 min

Broadcast 1941-12-07. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

7 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

2130 NBCR American Album Of Familiar Music

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

29 min

Broadcast 1941-12-07. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

7 December

1941

CBS World News

NY Philharmonic Concert War Bulletins

Network

CBS World News

Running time

17 min

Broadcast 1941-12-07. CBS World News.

Transmission

8 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

0100 NBCR News and Music

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

25 min

Broadcast 1941-12-08. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

8 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

1330 NBCR Irving Miller Lets Sing And Swing

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

14 min

Broadcast 1941-12-08. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

8 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

1400 NBCB Vincent Lopez and His Orchestra

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

43 min

Broadcast 1941-12-08. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

8 December

1941

NBC News

News and Music of Reminiscence

Network

NBC News

Running time

14 min

Broadcast 1941-12-08. NBC News.

Transmission

16 December

1941

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Teddy Powell his Orchestra Good Bye Mama Im Off To Yokohama

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

1 min

Broadcast 1941-12-16. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 May

1942

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Alvino Rey and His Orchestra The Army Air Corps V Disc

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1942-05-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

23 September

1942

CBS World News

Chesterfield Moonlight Serenade Glenn Miller Joins The Army

Network

CBS World News

Running time

13 min

Broadcast 1942-09-23. CBS World News.

Transmission

29 September

1942

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

Spike Jones Der Fuehrers Face

Network

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1942-09-29. AFRS Wartime Miscellany.

Transmission

24 December

1942

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

Command Performance Christmas Show

Network

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

Running time

1h 0m

Broadcast 1942-12-24. AFRS Wartime Miscellany.

Transmission

1 January

1943

NBC News

Bing Crosby Kraft Music Hall WAC Recruitment

Network

NBC News

Running time

1 min

Broadcast 1943-01-01. NBC News.

Transmission

1 January

1943

Germany Calling

Gerrys Front To Americans w Bruno Swinging Tigers

Network

Germany Calling

Running time

1h 3m

Broadcast 1943-01-01. Germany Calling.

Transmission

1 January

1943

Germany Calling

Gerrys Front To British w Bruno Swinging Tigers

Network

Germany Calling

Running time

46 min

Broadcast 1943-01-01. Germany Calling.

Transmission

1 March

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

158 V Disc A Les Brown his Orchestra Just For A Day

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-03-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

3 July

1943

NBC News

War Telescope Bob Hope

Network

NBC News

Running time

14 min

Broadcast 1943-07-03. NBC News.

Transmission

16 August

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

NCBC Raymond Gram Swing Churchill denies he said war will be over in 6 months

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

14 min

Broadcast 1943-08-16. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

22 August

1943

BBC Home Service

Frank Gillard With Town Band in Lentini

Network

BBC Home Service

Running time

1 min

Broadcast 1943-08-22. BBC Home Service.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

003 V Disc AB Andre Kostelantz his Orchestra Oklahoma Medley Pt 12

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

7 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

007 V Disc AB Benny Goodman his Orchestra Sing Sing Sing Pt12

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

8 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

010 V Disc A Duke Ellington his Orchestra Dont Get Around Much Anymore

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

010 V Disc B Duke Ellington his Orchestra Warm Valley

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

013 V Disc A Artie Shaw his Orchestra Begin The Beguine

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

013 V Disc B Artie Shaw his Orchestra Nightmare

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

022 V Disc A Sgt Ace Goodrich with Orchestra The Little Brown Suit My Uncle Bought Me Hup Tup Thrup Four

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

5 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

022 V Disc B Cpl Ziggy Lane with Orchestra Love Sometimes Has To Wait

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

4 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

023 V Disc A Cpl Ziggy Lane with Orchestra Jumping To The Jukebox

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

023 V Disc B Cpl Ziggy Lane with Orchestra My Pin Up Girl

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

4 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

157 V Disc A Jimmy Dorsey his Orchestra That Wonderful Worrisome Feeling

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 October

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

157 V Disc A Woody Herman his Orchestra By the River Of the Roses

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1943-10-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 November

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

037 V Disc A Duke Ellington his Orchestra scat vocal Cootie Williams Ring Dem Bells

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1943-11-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 November

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

037 V Disc B Duke Ellington his Orchestra Perdido

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-11-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 November

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

043 V Disc A Harry James his Orchestra Caprice Viennois

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

4 min

Broadcast 1943-11-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 November

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

043 V Disc B Harry James his Orchestra Feet Draggin Blues

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1943-11-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 November

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

060 V Disc A David Rose his Orchestra Our Waltz

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1943-11-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 November

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

060 V Disc B David Rose his Orchestra Holiday For Strings

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1943-11-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 December

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

042 V Disc A Goldman Band On the Campus

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1943-12-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 December

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

042 V Disc A Goldman Band With Trumpet and Drums

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

1 min

Broadcast 1943-12-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 December

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

042 V Disc B Goldman Band Korcoran Cadets

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

2 min

Broadcast 1943-12-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 December

1943

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

042 V Disc B Goldman Band Southern Melodies

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

1 min

Broadcast 1943-12-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

3 December

1943

CBS World News

ER Murrow Orchestrated Hell Broadcast With RAF References

Network

CBS World News

Running time

17 min

Broadcast 1943-12-03. CBS World News.

Transmission

18 December

1943

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

I Sustain the Wings Glenn Miller AAF Christmas Program

Network

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

Running time

38 min

Broadcast 1943-12-18. AFRS Wartime Miscellany.

Transmission

18 December

1943

CBS World News

WABC Your Hit Parade 1st Song Pistol Packin Mama

Network

CBS World News

Running time

44 min

Broadcast 1943-12-18. CBS World News.

Transmission

24 December

1943

NBC News

Christmas Eve At The Front Special Bob Hope

Network

NBC News

Running time

1h 14m

Broadcast 1943-12-24. NBC News.

Transmission

25 December

1943

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

Command Performance Christmas Special

Network

AFRS Wartime Miscellany

Running time

1h 31m

Broadcast 1943-12-25. AFRS Wartime Miscellany.

Transmission

1 January

1944

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

104 V Disc A Don Redman his Orchestra Message

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

1 min

Broadcast 1944-01-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 January

1944

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

104 V Disc A Don Redman his Orchestra Pistol Packin Mama

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

3 min

Broadcast 1944-01-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

Transmission

1 January

1944

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

104 V Disc B Don Redman his Orchestra Redman Blues

Network

American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations

Running time

4 min

Broadcast 1944-01-01. American Networks — Pool Feeds & Stations.

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