1942 in Music

World War II came to America in December 1941. As a result, the music of 1942 became the soundtrack of the GI Generation. Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” really touched a chord and emerged as one of the biggest hits of all time. It remains so to this day. By the end of 1942, the Allies had won amazing victories over the Axis, but the war dragged on until 1945. Here are some of the biggest hits of 1942:

White Christmas by Bing Crosby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJSUT8Inl14

Moonlight Cocktail by Glenn Miller:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VniYZH5KnUE

I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo by Glenn Miller:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TurG8WeEQk4

Jingle, Jangle, Jingle by Kay Kyser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RcJLOl1nPk

Der Fuehrer’s Face by Spike Jones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1583adUqSg

Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree by The Andrews Sisters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5u8E4s57I0

Night and Day by Frank Sinatra:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsB7nvIohVw

Tangerine by Jimmy Dorsey:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JDUnZv1N0