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D-Day 80: Sounds of the 40s Playlist

Dermot showcases the music, movies and memories of the early 40s through the culture and entertainment during World War II.

As part of Radio 2's commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Dermot O'Leary treats you to a Sounds of the 40s Special Playlist. Highlighting the music, movies and memories that kept a beleaguered nation entertained when they needed it the most. With archive and anecdotes, he takes us back to what helped us through World War II.

57 minutes

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Sun 2 Jun 2024 00:00
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Music Played

  • Ambrose and His Orchestra & Anne Shelton

    Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer

    • The Songs & Music of World War II.
    • Past Perfect.
    • 16.

  • Bing Crosby

    Swinging on a Star

    • Swingers (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Bing Crosby

    I'll Be Seeing You

    • His Legendary Years 1934-1957.
    • MCA Records.

  • Glenn Miller Orchestra & Dorothy Dandridge

    Chattanooga Choo Choo

    • Sun Valley Serenade.
    • Kritzerland.
    • 15.

  • Glenn Miller Orchestra, Ray Eberle & Pat Friday

    At Last

    • Orchestra Wives - Soundtrack.
    • Kritzerland.
    • 5.

  • Glenn Miller

    Moonlight Serenade

    • Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
    • Music & Memories.

  • United Artists Orchestra

    Tara's Theme (Main Title) (From 'Gone With The Wind')

    • Gone With The Wind O.S.T..
    • Polydor.

  • Studio Orchestra

    In Which We Serve Theme

    • Original War Movie Themes & Songs.
    • Smith & Co.
    • 1.

  • Vera Lynn

    Bless 'Em All/On The Siegfried Line/Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major

    • Hits Of The Blitz.
    • HMV.
    • 3.

  • Marlene Dietrich

    Lili Marlene

    • My Greatest Songs - Marlene Dietrich.
    • MCA Records.
    • 3.

  • Glenn Miller, Dorothy Claire & The Modernaires

    Perfidia

    • Glenn Miller - Moonlight Serenade.
    • Past Perfect.

  • Judy Garland & Gene Kelly

    For Me and My Gal

    • That's Entertainment.
    • Rhino Records.
    • 3.

  • Al Bowlly

    It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow

    • All Bowlly - The Essential Collection.
    • Avid Entertainment.
    • 21.

  • Members of the Cast

    This Is The Army Mr Jones

    • This Is The Army - Broadway Cast.
    • Victor.
    • 3.

  • The Andrews Sisters

    Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

    • We'll Meet Again (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Bette Davies

    They're Either Too Young Or Too Old

    • Thank Your Lucky Stars.
    • Calle Mayor.
    • 13.

  • Flanagan and Allen

    Run, Rabbit Run

    • The Songs & Music of World War II.
    • Past Perfect.
    • 2.

  • Joe Loss & Elizabeth Batey

    I'm Gonna Get Lit Up

    • The Songs & Music of World War II.
    • Past Present.
    • 14.

  • Vera Lynn

    We'll Meet Again

    • The Very Best Of Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again.
    • Decca.
    • 8.

Broadcast

  • Sun 2 Jun 2024 00:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2