You must remember this [sound recording] : classic songs from World War II and the stories behind them / [Original text by Steven Seidenberg, Maurice Sellar and Lou Jones].

By: Seidenberg, StevenContributor(s): Sellar, Maurice | Jones, LouMaterial type: SoundSoundPublication details: London : Hachette Digital, p2009Description: 2 sound discs (CDs) (ca. 2 hr. 30 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 inISBN: 9781405507820Subject(s): CDs | World War, 1939-1945 -- Songs and musicDDC classification: 782.42164
Partial contents:
Full length songs include: The white cliffs of Dover / Vera Lynn -- We'll meet again / Vera Lynn -- In the mood / Glenn Miller -- Chattanooga choo choo / Glenn Miller -- Boogie woogie bugle boy / The Andrews Sisters -- Roll out the barrel / The Andrews Sisters -- Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye / Gracie Fields -- Don't let's be beastly to the Germans / No︠l Coward -- Lili Marlene / Marlene Dietrich.
Read by Alan Howard.Summary: Remembering songs from the radio, from dance bands and music halls, from the popular films of the period, and from the ENSA tours that took British entertainers to the troops, this audiobook recaptures the spirit of the World War II years through the music and songs. It includes information about the legendary entertainers of the era, along with extracts from the songs they made famous. These songs, moving and inspiring in equal measure, allow a glimpse into a world at war and the heroic effort of the British people that eventually brought victory and peace.
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At foot of container title: Includes the original recordings of We'll meet again, The white cliffs of Dover, In the mood.

Full length songs include: The white cliffs of Dover / Vera Lynn -- We'll meet again / Vera Lynn -- In the mood / Glenn Miller -- Chattanooga choo choo / Glenn Miller -- Boogie woogie bugle boy / The Andrews Sisters -- Roll out the barrel / The Andrews Sisters -- Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye / Gracie Fields -- Don't let's be beastly to the Germans / No︠l Coward -- Lili Marlene / Marlene Dietrich.

Remembering songs from the radio, from dance bands and music halls, from the popular films of the period, and from the ENSA tours that took British entertainers to the troops, this audiobook recaptures the spirit of the World War II years through the music and songs. It includes information about the legendary entertainers of the era, along with extracts from the songs they made famous. These songs, moving and inspiring in equal measure, allow a glimpse into a world at war and the heroic effort of the British people that eventually brought victory and peace.

Read by Alan Howard.

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