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[Oznell]

Well, all this World War II discussion made me think of the great songs of the period.  "I'll Be Seeing You" was so bittersweet for soldiers and their families.  Love Billie Holliday's version, where she slows it to almost a dirge-like cadence, but all her heart and unique vocal skill make it unforgettable:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDlKb2cBAqU

Do you know of any other songs of that era you'd rate the best?

[cherry]

Lili Marlene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSMuTm649Hk

[Noel7]

English treasure and singer Vera Lynn who sang White Cliffs of Dover.  She is now age 99.

[cherry]

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@Noel7 wrote:

English treasure and singer Vera Lynn who sang White Cliffs of Dover.  She is now age 99.

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Wow I didn't know she was still alive

[Noel7]

Kate Smith, God Bless America.

[cherry]

Bless em all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf4jhb9p2v8

[cherry]

The Andrews Sisters

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm1wuKvrxAw

[Oznell]

Oh, thanks for jogging my memory.  I also like Dietrich's sultry version of Lili Marlene:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-mozilla-001&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=mozilla&p=lili+mar...

[cherry]

Dietrich's daughter, Maria Riva wrote a compelling biography of her mother . It's really a good read

[Oznell]

Then there's that poignant war-time Christmas classic of separated soldiers and their families,  "I'll Be Home For Christmas".   A lot of greats sang this song.  Bing Crosby, Sinatra and Johnny Mathis all had good versions: 

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-mozilla-001&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=mozilla&p=lili+mar...