Music 1900-1950

Music

Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Dec 31, 1950

God Bless America

Jan 1, 1918

Originally written in 1918 but revised in 1938. The revised version was sung by Kate Smith and has became her theme song.
Not sure on the exact release date.

Star Dust - Artie Shaw

Oct 21, 1927

This song was compossed in 1927. Lyrics were added in 1929.

Stormy Weather - Ethel Waters / Leo Reisman (Harold Arlen)

Jan 1, 1933

Not sure the actul date. The song tells of disapointment. The lyrics discribe the disapointment.

Inka Dinka Doo - Jimmy Durante

Jun 6, 1933

It was a hit record when it first came out. This song became Durant's theme song.

Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) - Benny Goodman

Jan 1, 1936

This song was first recorded by him in New Orleans.

Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland / Glenn Miller

Jan 1, 1939

This song was oraginally wrote for the Wizord of Oz.

Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry

Sep 1, 1939

It was made for the movie.

You Are My Sunshine - Jimmie Davis

Sep 13, 1939

This song was first recorded in 1939. It is the States song in Louisiana.

Silent Night, Holy Night - Bing Crosby

Jan 1, 1940

Origanilly written in 1818. But found lyrics in the 1900s.

When You Wish Upon A Star - Cliff Edwards / Glenn Miller / Guy Lombardo

Jan 1, 1940

Written for Walt Disney's Pinocchio.

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy-Andrews Sisters

Jan 2, 1941

This song was said to be the an early jump into the Blues Recording.

Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller (Tex Beneke & the Modernaires)

Dec 7, 1941

This song became the #1 across the borad. In a matter of months.

White Christmas - Bing Crosby

Dec 25, 1941

This is a popular Christmas song.

Baby It's Cold Outside

Jan 1, 1944

Is a Christmas Duet. I am not sure on the exact date it was released.

This Land Is Your Land - Woody Guthrie

Jan 1, 1945

This song is a melody.