RIP Rick Davies. Supertramp has always been my favorite band.

Listen to warm 1930s, 1940s vintage jazz and traditional pop songs from the big band, swing era. Hits, standards and forgotten gems. open.spotify.com/playlist/5xx...

Every Billboard #1 hit (1940 - 1949) with video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAq-...

Dream - The Pied Pipers (1945). Featuring lead singer June Hutton and Paul Weston and his Orchestra. They were a pioneering American vocal group known for their smooth harmonies and significant influence on popular music in the 1940s. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQlH...

Annette Hanshaw. 'True Blue Lou', 1929. Annette was a popular jazz singer of the 1920s, early 1930s. Known as "The Personality Girl," she had a sweet, relaxed vocal style. That's all. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3IK...

Lastly, I have a few playlists on Spotify with hundreds of jazz and traditional pop songs and artists from the 1920s to the 1960s. Here is one of them. 9000 listeners! open.spotify.com/playlist/5xx...

Still working on my science website and preparing papers to be published. Bluesky users wont read my work (or my posts), so I am leaving all social media to pursue this publishing goal. I still love the old jazz and trad pop music, but see no benefit to post about it here. hello-reality.com

No posts in a while. I was busy writing a science website. I'm mostly finished that. I will be posting about traditional pop music later today. www.hello-reality.com

Coffee shops throughout Canada are renaming the Americano drink to ‘Canadiano.’ Adios, Americano - Marion Mann, Bob Crosby (1940). www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8pk...

Listen to warm 1930s, 1940s Vintage jazz and traditional pop songs from the big band, swing era. Late 30s, 40s singers and recordings only. Oldies hits, standards and favorites. open.spotify.com/playlist/5xx...

Anita O'day - Georgia On My Mind (1941) Anita was an innovative jazz singer known for her unique style, fearless approach, and pioneering vocals. She defied conventions with her swinging rhythms and improvisational skills. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P-Z...

St. James Infirmary - Hot Lips Page, Artie Shaw (1941). Page was a renowned American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader. He is celebrated for his scorching trumpet solos and powerful blues vocals, making him a significant figure in the jazz world of his time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMSF...

The Boswell Sisters - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself a Letter (1936). They were a renowned American female jazz vocal trio in the 1920s and 30s and were a significant inspiration to the Andrews Sisters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB4y...

All Or Nothing At All - Harry James & Frank Sinatra (recorded in 1939, a #1 hit in 1943). Sinatra's charisma and music captivated young audiences, especially teenage girls. By 1943, Sinatra was already a cultural phenomenon and teen idol. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7kl...

'Gimme Some Skin, My Friend' - The Andrews Sisters (1941). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv7L...

Why Don't You Do Right - Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman. A major hit in 1943. Peggy was an iconic American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress. She is renowned for her distinctive, sultry voice and sophisticated style. A personal fave! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSPg...

Blitzkrieg Baby (You Can't Bomb Me) - Una Mae Carlisle (1941). Una was a trailblazing American jazz singer, pianist, and songwriter, best known for her unique blend of jazz and blues during the late 1930s and early 1940s. She also performed with Fats Waller. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOp...

When Our Dreams Grow Old - Carroll Gibbons, Anne Lenner (vocals). Carroll an American-born pianist, bandleader and popular composer who made his career primarily in England during the British dance band era. Anne was a British singer. I love sweet 30's and 40's songs! www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ht...

Happy flag day, Canada. 'It's Love-Love-Love' (1944) - Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians were a popular Canadian American dance band known for their "sweet" music and New Year's Eve broadcasts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJe7...

Jazz is king! 'Now You Has Jazz' - Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong. From the film "High Society" (1956). Composed by Cole Porter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=26TI...

The song "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire" is one of the most iconic tracks by The Ink Spots, an influential American vocal group active primarily in the 1930s and 1940s. You may know of them from the Fallout video game series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmIw...

Happy Times - Bob Crosby (1949). Bob was an American jazz singer and bandleader, known for leading the Bob-Cats, a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He's Bing Crosby's younger brother. This song is a message of optimism and finding joy in life's simple pleasures www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG4G...

Cozy vintage jazz and pop songs from the Big band, swing era. Traditional pop oldies. Late 30s, 40s singers and recordings. Hits, standards and favorites. Warm 1930s, 1940s. A spotify playlist. Over 100 artists. open.spotify.com/playlist/5xx...

When that Man is Dead and Gone - Glenn Miller, Tex Beneke & The Modernaires (1941). The song is widely interpreted as a critique of Adolf Hitler and the rising threat of Nazi Germany. An appropriate song for 2025 as well. www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4IU...

Traditional pop and jazz-pop, especially from the 1920s to the 1950s, carried a spirit of optimism, escapism, and comfort. The music lifted spirits through romantic crooning, swinging rhythms, and playful lyrics. Polished arrangements and warm vocals made life feel lighter, if only for a song.

Life Is Fine - Jimmie Lunceford (1941). This song is about resilience and the refusal to give up on life, even in the face of hardship. Lunceford was an American jazz saxophonist. He led one of the most polished and entertaining big bands of the Swing Era. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjqo...

The White Cliffs of Dover - Vera Lynn (1942). Vera was an iconic English singer known for her WWII performances boosting troops' morale and offering comfort during difficult times. She remains a beloved figure, symbolizing the enduring spirit of the British people. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8948...

"Misty" - Sarah Vaughan (1958). Sarah is an iconic American jazz singer who started out in the early 40's. She is considered one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. 'Misty' is a jazz standard arranged by Quincy Jones and covered by many other artists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptdI...

'Sentimental Journey' - Doris Day, Les Brown & His Orchestra. A huge big band hit in 1945. Doris Day was an iconic American actress and singer known for her wholesome, optimistic screen persona and her crystal-clear singing voice. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5cU...

Joséphine Baker was a trailblazing US born black performer who dazzled Paris in the 1920s, fought Nazi racism, championed civil rights, and became a global icon of entertainment, resistance, and cultural transformation. Legendary dancer, singer. #blackhistorymonth www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpMY...

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was known for her innovative musical style that blended gospel, blues, jazz, and early rock and roll. Her guitar playing was so innovative that she was dubbed the "Godmother of Rock and Roll". #BlackHistoryMonth www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFCj...

Johnny Mercer, Benny Goodman - Moon Faced, Starry Eyed (1947). Mercer was a prominent American lyricist, songwriter, and singer. A tin pan alley writer. He wrote the lyrics to more than 1,500 songs! He also co-founded Capital records. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOzL...

Who are your favorite 1930s and 1940s music singers? My list includes Annette Hanshaw, Ivie Anderson, Vera Lynn, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, June Christy, Peggy Lee, Helen Forrest, Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mercer, the Ink Spots, Jo Stafford, Maxine Sullivan, Al Bowlly.

The Swing Era was a period in American music history from the mid-1930s to the mid-1940s when swing music dominated popular culture, especially among teens. Typically performed by big bands. ie: Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller.

King of Rock and Roll, Queen of Soul, King of Jazz, King of Pop, Godfather of Soul, King of Swing, Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Queen of Country. All of these titles are marketing tools to enhance an artist's brand and public image.

Alot of what we know about vintage music, or all music, is what was catered to us. However, 'hype' and 'hits' do not accurately reflect the true state of music back then, or now. Many influential artists never charted or weren't promoted well enough. Some were over promoted at the expense of others.

Duke Ellington, Ivie Anderson - It Don't Mean a Thing (1932). Duke is often hailed as one of the greatest jazz composers and bandleaders in history. His innovative, complex, sophisticated arrangements and performances, have left an indelible mark on the jazz genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM3D...

During the Great Depression and World War II, popular music generally served an uplifting role, providing hope and escapism, comfort, optimism and distraction during challenging times. The theme of 'comfort' is a prevalent motif in traditional pop music.

Cab Calloway was a pioneering jazz singer and bandleader (1920's - 80's) known for his high-energy performances, scat singing, and hits like "Minnie the Moocher." A star at Harlem’s Cotton Club, he influenced swing and jazz, breaking racial barriers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3itj...

Traditional pop music: A genre that emerged before rock and roll, characterized by its roots in swing and jazz. It includes artists like Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday, focusing on vocal standards and melodic simplicity.

Glenn Miller Orchestra - Yes, My Darling Daughter (1940). Vocals by Marion Hutton. One of his upbeat swing songs. Glenn was involved in several bands before forming his own in '38. His life was cut short in '44, but his band continues to perform, even to this day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmyH...

White Christmas by Bing Crosby remains the world's best-selling single, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies worldwide! It captures the longing for a traditional, snowy Christmas. Written by Irving Berlin. Performed by Crosby in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn". www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_xq...

Little White Lies - Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and his Orchestra (1939). Chick Webb discovered Ella Fitzgerald. She won a singing contest at the Apollo Theater in 1934, which led to her joining his orchestra. Thank you, Chick! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK_a...

1925 marked the pivotal transition from acoustic to electrical recording, dramatically improving sound quality. The first commercial electrical recording: Art Gillham's "You May Be Lonesome". Prior to 1925, everyone had to perform in front of a big horn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=duGm...

Cliff Edwards - When You Wish Upon A Star (1940). Cliff was an American singer, voice actor and vaudeville star, popular in the 1920s, 30s, with jazzy renditions of pop standards and novelty tunes. He's best known as the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Disney's Pinocchio. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4if...

June Christy, Stan Kenton Orchestra - Moonglow (1945). June was an American jazz singer and a pioneer of the cool jazz movement in the 1940s with her smooth, silky 'vocal cool' style. Her solo career began in the 1950s. "Moonglow" is a 1933 jazz standard. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISBX...

Cleo Brown - When Hollywood Goes Black and Tan (1935). Cleo is an American blues and jazz pianist and singer from the 1930s, 40s. The song is a commentary on racial representation and integration in Hollywood. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wokp...