The flipSide 08/03/2015

This week we "Flip" to the late 30's / early 40's.   The first World War was in full force at that time.  Hitler was still making progress on his threat to "Rule the World".  It was a scary time but we made the most of it. 

The "Official Date" for the start of World War II remains September 1, 1939, when Hitler invaded Poland. During that time we were still somewhat on the sidelines.  Big Bands were Big Hits during this early time.  

"In The Mood' is performed by (Glen Gray & The Casa Loma Orchestra), The actual 1939 recording of "In The Mood" topped the charts in 1940 in the U.S. and one year later was featured in the movie 'Sun Valley Serenade'.This Glenn Miller 1939 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame 

December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, [the] United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the empire of Japan.  The war was entered by the United States!

During World War II The Andrew Sisters entertained the Allied forces extensively in America, Africa and Italy, visiting Army, Navy Marine and Coast Guard bases, war zones, hospitals, and munitions factories. 

"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was a major hit for The Andrews Sisters and an iconic World War II tune.  This song can be considered an early "jump blues" recoding.  The song is ranked #6 on "Songs of The Century".

Rum and Coca-Cola", performed by The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and His Orchestra. This hit was recorded on the Decca record label on October 16, 1944. The song was the top single of 1945 in the United States

That's the FlipSide!

Harv