The 40's: A Sentimental Journey by BigBand4256 published on 2013-03-28T15:48:12Z The 40's: A Sentimental Journey is available for purchase on CD Baby here: www.cdbaby.com/cd/palmyraeaglecommunityban Over seventy years ago our nation was embroiled in a fight, not just to save the nation but literally all of civilization as we know it. Over seventy years ago we began to turn the tide: The Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, The Battle of Midway, the landing of Guadalcanal and the invasion of North Africa. Over seventy years ago we were one nation dedicated to fighting evil and restoring peace to the world. The brutality of the Axis HAD to be stopped. What was remarkable is who did it. The average G.I. Joe and Jane Doe. We rose as a people to fight "The Good War" and became "The Greatest Generation." Kids from farms and cities who had never been past the corner malt shop were landing on forbidding shores, manning bombers over distant targets, working 24 hour shifts in defense plants and ship yards as the nation became "The Arsenal of Democracy." We all know the great big band music of the era: Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. We all heard them on the radio or on our Victrola that played the "78" recordings. BUT most people heard live music from town bands or assigned military bands. These arrangements have largely remained silent for over 70 years. In 2011 the Palmyra-Eagle Community Band embarked on a program to revive the concert band music of the 1940's with a program called "The 40's: A Sentimental Journey." Most of these arrangements have not been played by concert bands since the 1940's. To honor the 70th anniversary of World War II and the sacrifice of so many millions we are proud to announce the return of those bygone sounds with "The 40's: A Sentimental Journey." Included are songs made famous by Dooley Wilson, Marlene Dietrich, Spike Jones, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby. Come back to a time of the USO club, the Stage Door Canteen and the famous Armed Forces "Command Performance" with these thrilling sounds. This CD is not just a typical nostalgic collection - you will feel as if you have gone back in time to experience a little of what life was like from 1941 to 1945. From December 7th with "Remember Pearl Harbor" to VJ Day with "A Sentimental Journey," we will take you back to everything from stirring bond rallies to tearful farewell at lonely docksides. So to paraphrase a letter of the day - "Greetings from Uncle Sam: We request the honor of your presence listening to "The 40's: A Sentimental Journey" proudly presented by the Palmyra-Eagle Community Band, Palmyra Wisconsin, under the direction of "Mr. Ed" Pierce. The band is all volunteer and supported by contributions from local businesses, civic groups, private donations and the band members themselves. We are an incorporated 501(c)3 non-profit, tax exempt organization. Donations can be mailed to: Palmyra-Eagle Community Band, Inc., P.O. Box 215, Palmyra, WI 53156-0215. For questions, information, or to book a concert date, contact PECB President, Connie Sukowski at +1 262-485-2069 or e-mail: cjandptsukowski@gmail.com; or Director, Ed Pierce, at +1 920-563-5202 or email: elpnac@compufort.com. For more about the PECB see our website at: http://pecb.info. Genre Big Band Contains tracks God Bless America by BigBand4256 published on 2013-03-28T15:16:43Z President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address to the Nation, 12/8/41 by BigBand4256 published on 2013-03-28T15:16:55Z Remember Pearl Harbor by BigBand4256 published on 2013-03-28T15:17:46Z This Is the Army, Mister Jones by BigBand4256 published on 2013-03-28T15:18:45Z Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition by BigBand4256 published on 2013-03-28T15:19:23Z
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address to the Nation, 12/8/41 by BigBand4256 published on 2013-03-28T15:16:55Z
