Music

Big Band was the order of the day. Toes were set tapping by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw.

Music was often upbeat, lively, and catchy— “swing.”

Overview: Music of the 1940s
Natalie Morris Natalie Morris

Overview: Music of the 1940s

The 1940s was an era rich with good musicians and a distinct, upbeat sound. Big band was the thing; swing was king.

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The Sounds of the Era
Natalie Morris Natalie Morris

The Sounds of the Era

A quick look at the era’s musicians and vocalists: Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, and more.

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