Genealogy Chat

Apart from Glen Miller does anyone know of any other music which was popular in the mid 1940's? Been on lots of music history sites, but no joy yet.

Vera Lynne. Count Basie (if its spelt right) A bit before my time I think. Gloria

thanks again Gloria!

Joe Loss Orchestra Ted Heath Orchestra Victor Sylvester Frank Sinatra Try this site:- http://www.455th.ukpc.net/tomfeise/455th/justname.htm Sue (trying hard to remember what my Mum told me!) xx

Jazz and blues and of course, people like Vera Lynn with patriotic songs and Gracie Fields, oh and that dreadful 'When Im cleaning windows' ukale guy - whats his name? George Formby!. I remember mum saying Diana Durbin? And who was the opera singer that made a few films and was very popular? Oh then there was Fred Astair singing all the film songs Things like 'Lets face the music and dance' Bing Crosby. Edith Piaff

George Formby!!! You didn't think much of him then , Heather??!!?? LOL Thanks everyone, that's enough for me to go on. XX

What about the Billy Cotton Band Show, also that lovely singer Ann Shelton. Also Jimmy Shand And His Accordian Band, and the unforgetable 'Big Bill Campbell' and his Rocky Mountaniers, Throw another log cabin on the fire Mr Bill ! laugh ! ' Happy Days '

Thats right, Mario Lanza. But not Max Bygraves guys, he worked with my dad and didnt break into films and singing til the 50's. Hey, what about the Andrews Sisters? Mandy, just out of interest - why do you need these?

Slap my face, Brenda! where did you find all them??? Thank guys for all your help. Heather, I need them 'coz I am writing up my mother's family tree (and my father's later) and putting it into an album (scrapbook stylee with papers, embellishments, momentos etc), with photo's (well, the few I have!) and writing about the time in which they were born - the music, fashion, politics, news etc. Then I am going to give them their books for an anniversay pressie,it will be their 40th. Do you think they will like it???

lovely idea - I did similar for my parents 50th WA. Sandra

Oh yes, brilliant. well done.

The album sounds like a wonderful idea, I'm sure that they are going to love it and enjoy it for years!! The children of our friends did a video for their parents, it was fantastic ! They took all of the photos of their parents from birth on, and put them on video with the 40s & 50s music in the background. Then they added a running commentary which was hilarious.Both parents were in the military and as they showed photos of them with their respective dates, the comentary would say 'Hmmmmm I wonder if this one is going to be my dad??'Or when their father was shown posing with his flashy new car, they had equally funny comments. You had to be there, It was great!

that sounds fab! Thanks everyone for your help. XXX