War Stories

Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever

May 13, 20151 min read

He’s 1-A in the Army, and He’s A-1 in My Heart

“He’s 1-A in the Army, and he’s A-1 in my heart. He’s gone to help the country that helped to get him a start.” Those are the words to a...

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Feb 6, 20151 min read

A Little 1940’s Romance | I Had The Craziest Dream

For Valentine’s Day, I give you a little 1940’s romance! The song is “I Had the Craziest Dream.” It was first performed in 1942 by the...

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Dec 12, 20141 min read

Santa Claus Comes in the Spring...

Here is my Christmas present to you, a wonderful 1940's Christmas song by Benny Goodman and his orchestra! I hope you enjoy it. It is one...

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Oct 17, 20143 min read

Some Laughable Lyrics from a World at War

Many popular big band songs are featured in Songbird, but others just didn’t quite make the list. During World War II, songwriters used...

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Jul 20, 20141 min read

The Jersey Bounce

Oh, how fun it would be to go back in time to a 1940's dance party! Forget a DJ; give me swing dancing and a live orchestra. One of the...

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May 1, 20141 min read

I Won’t Have to Cross Jordan Alone

I have said before that Songbird is a musical in words. The book is full of popular big band music from the 1940s, which I absolutely...

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Mar 14, 20142 min read

“Who Wouldn't Love You”

As I mentioned in one of my first posts, Songbird is a musical in words. I love the big band music of the 1940's era! Here is another one...

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Jan 19, 20141 min read

It's Been A Long, Long Time

Songbird is a musical in words, celebrating big band and gospel music from the 1940s. My favorite song in the book is “It’s Been a Long,...

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