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Various Artists
Hit Parade 1944
Genres: Pop, Rock

Track Listings (25) - Disc #1
1. I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night - Adamson, Harold
2. You Always Hurt the One You Love - Fisher
3. Besame Mucho [Kiss Me Much] - Skylar
4. G.I. Jive - Mercer
5. Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall - Fisher
6. Speak Low - Nash, Ogden [Author
7. Long Ago (And Far Away) - Gershwin
8. Mairzy Doats - Drake
9. Time Waits for No One - Friend
10. Don't Sweetheart Me - Friend
11. Don't Fence Me In - Porter
12. Its Love-Love-Love - David
13. It Had to Be You - Jones, Isham
14. Do Nothin' 'Till You Hear from Me - Ellington
15. I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) - Ahlert, Fred E.
16. Swinging on a Start - Burke
17. Together - Brown
18. The Trolley Song - Blaine, Ralph
19. Amor - Lopez
20. Holiday for Strings - Rose
21. Boogie Woogie - Smith
22. I'll Walk Alone - Cahn, Sammy
23. Dance with a Dolly (With a Hole in Her Stockin') - Eaton
24. No Love No Nothing - Robin
25. My Shining Hour - Alren

CD Details

All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Hit Parade 1944
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Dynamic Ent.
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 3/20/2007
Genres: Pop, Rock
Style: Oldies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 827139290528

CD Reviews

Now THIS is music !!!

Matthew G. Sherwin | last seen screaming at Amazon customer service | 09/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hit Parade 1944 is a budget priced CD that gives you quite a bit to be happy about if you like this sort of music. Quite a few of these songs remain classics even today; and the sound quality is excellent. The artwork is nicely done as well.

Frank Sinatra starts out the CD with a fine interpretation of "I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night." I wish they had indicated who the backup singers were; they do a good job as Frank sings this tune. The Mills Brothers also weigh in with their hit "You Always Hurt The One You Love;" this sweet melody may not go along with the sorrowful lyrics but "You Always Hurt The One You Love" is still a great ballad. "G.I. Jive" picks up the pace somewhat and I always enjoy this number. Jo Stafford sounds wonderful as she sings "Long Ago (And Far Away)," and The Merry Macs don't sound too shabby either as they perform "Mairzy Doats."

The rest of this album is nothing to sneeze at. The great Judy Garland turns out her very best as she sings "The Trolley Song;" and I like Bing Crosby's crooning as he does "Don't Fence Me In" with The Andrews Sisters--twice the treat for this song! Another highlight of this album is "I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You);" Dick Haymes sings this to perfection and Harry James conducts his orchestra very well.

Overall, Hit Parade 1944 is quite a fine installment in this CD series. People who like classic pop vocals will enjoy this over and over again!

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Brought back memories

wilcfr | Indianapolis, IN United States | 05/14/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD was purchased as a Christmas gift for my aunt who was married in 1944. My uncle has been gone for 10 years, but listening to the CD brought back wonderful memories of earlier times for her. What more can you ask of a CD."

Hit Parade of the 40;s CD"s

Marguerite E. Dillman | Munster, IN USA | 04/12/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm going to combine all the CD's I rec'd in this review. I loved all the music. They brought back fond childhood memories to me."