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Music of the 1930's and 40's

In the 1930’s and 40’s music and dancing was very popular. Music kept people’s spirits high and kept them smiling. The most popular band during WWII was an American band. It was led by Glenn Miller. Another group, the Crazy Gang lifted hope for people everywhere in the U.S.

Click on the following links to read the lyrics or listen to popular music during WWII.

http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/music-2.html#wwii

http://www.legacyrecordings.com/wwII/

http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decade40.html#music

http://www.1940.co.uk/history/sound/sound.htm