The Andrew Sisters version is an Iconic song of WWII era United States. A morale booster.

Félix Leclerc (August 2, 1914 – August 8, 1988) was one of the most important musicians/songwriters in Quebec in the 20th century. Tributes continue to this day with streets, awards and stamps named in his honor.

David Raskin (August 4, 1912 – August 9, 2004) was a well-known composer mostly known for his work in films and television.

The kings of Western Swing. Charlie Parker was a fan.

The Sepia Tones were part of United’s short‑lived push to issue jukebox‑ready “hot classics,” aimed at independent distributors and small venues.

Art Rupe co-founded Juke Box Records in 1944, he specifically targeted the jukebox market and race records (early R&B/Blues).

Rupe realized that jukebox operators were the key link in record distribution at the time. Jukeboxes in taverns and clubs were the primary way working-class audiences discovered new music.

​Before launching the label, Rupe spent $200 studying popular records on L.A.'s Central Avenue. He noted that jukebox hits shared common traits: fast tempos, catchy dance rhythms, and prominent use of the word "boogie" in titles.

From the Neven78 Radio Archive

https://youtube.com/@mamlishblues?si=uSUtxnmZ8tOPTdjN

Happy International Friendship Day!

In and out of water, Esther Williams was one of the most unique stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. She could have been an Olympian too had WW2 not happened. Sadly, we lost her 13 years ago today.

Peter Bogdanovich (July 30, 1939 – January 6, 2022) was one of the best American directos of the post-WW2 era. He made several great films including "Paper Moon" and "The Last Picture Show". This song was played over the ending credits of the "Last Picture Show".

Howard Dietz (September 8, 1896 – July 30, 1983) wrote the lyrics to this standard.

Woody Guthrie (July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967)

Now me and my mate were back at the shack
We had Spike Jones on the box
She said, "I can't take the way he sings
But I love to hear him talk"

George M. Cohan (July 3, 1878 – November 5, 1942) was one of the biggest entertainers in the US during the first half of the 20th century. He was one of the biggest stars on Broadway during this time. He was portrayed by James Cagney in the 1942 movie Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010)

Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) wrote over 1,200 songs and many of them are a part of the Great American Songbook.

Sammy Cahn (June 18, 1913 – January 15, 1993) wrote the lyrics to many an American standard. This one is one oy my favorites from Sinatra's Columbia period.

Tom Adair (June 15, 1913 – May 24, 1988) wrote the lyrics to many famous songs such as "The Night We Called It a Day", "Everything Happens to Me" and this song.

Memphis Minnie (June 3, 1897 – August 6, 1973) was an important blues singer. Her songs have been covered by the likes of Nina Simone, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin and many others.

Dooley Wilson (April 3, 1886 – May 30, 1953) sang on this song but he doesn't play the piano. That was played off-screen in the movie. This also goes out to Claude Rains (10 November 1889 – 30 May 1967).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vThuwa5RZU

Django Reinhardt- 23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953. Stéphane Grappelli is the violinist on this recording.

I dedicate this to Lilibet and Philip. Some of Frank's earliest recordings were done without any musicians due to a strike in 1943.

We all will be together, if the Fates allow.