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Episode Synopsis
Show 92, “The Oddball ‘40s,” recalls obscure news items and popular songs from every year, 1940 through 1949. Performers include Judy Garland, Al Jolson, Jimmy Dorsey, Peggy Lee, Jimmy Wakely, Helen Forrest, and Tex Williams.
Show 92
Oddball 1940s
Playlist
1
Where Was I?
Charlie Barnett, Mary Ann McCall
2
Green Eyes
Jimmy Dorsey, Bob Eberle, Helen O’Connell
3
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Horace Heidt
4
Moonlight Cocktail
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra
5
I’ve Heard That Song Before
Harry James, Helen Forrest
6
The Trolly Song
Judy Garland
7
Sentimental Journey
Les Brown, Doris Day
8
Personality
Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers
9
Smoke, Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette
Tex Williams
10
It’s a Good Day
Peggy Lee
11
When You Were Sweet Sixteen
Al Jolson
12
Slippin’ Around
Jimmy Wakely
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Show 92
Oddball 1940s
Playlist
1
Where Was I?
Charlie Barnett, Mary Ann McCall
2
Green Eyes
Jimmy Dorsey, Bob Eberle, Helen O’Connell
3
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Horace Heidt
4
Moonlight Cocktail
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra
5
I’ve Heard That Song Before
Harry James, Helen Forrest
6
The Trolly Song
Judy Garland
7
Sentimental Journey
Les Brown, Doris Day
8
Personality
Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers
9
Smoke, Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette
Tex Williams
10
It’s a Good Day
Peggy Lee
11
When You Were Sweet Sixteen
Al Jolson
12
Slippin’ Around
Jimmy Wakely
The post Show 92, “The Oddball ‘40s appeared first on Sam Waldron.
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