What is music from the 30s and 40s called?
All across North America, jazz and swing music dominated the airwaves and the dancehalls during the 1930s and 40s.
What was the 1 song in 1947?
Near You
Billboard year-end top singles of 1947
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Near You” | Francis Craig |
| 2 | “Peg o’ My Heart” | The Harmonicats |
| 3 | “Heartaches” | Ted Weems |
| 4 (Tie) | “Linda” | Ray Noble Orchestra and Buddy Clark |
What was the number 1 song in 1941?
Top 80 Pop Songs in 1941
| Rank | Song | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattanooga Choo Choo Glenn Miller | ► Chattanooga Choo Choo |
| 2 | Daddy Sammy Kaye | ► Daddy |
| 3 | Stardust Artie Shaw | ► Stardust |
| 4 | God Bless the Child Billie Holiday | ► God Bless the Child |
What music did people listen to in the 30s?
In the 1930s, big bands and swing music were popular, with Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller popular bandleaders. In the 1940s, the bands started to break up, and band singers like Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan went out on their own. War songs became popular.
What music was played during the Great Depression?
Jazz and swing were popular. People danced to the big band tunes of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey. Louis Armstrong expanded his repertoire. In addition to playing trumpet, he sang and performed on radio.
What was the #1 song in 1948?
Twelfth Street Rag
Billboard year-end top singles of 1948
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Twelfth Street Rag” | Pee Wee Hunt |
| 2 | “Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)” | Peggy Lee |
| 3 | “Now Is the Hour” | Bing Crosby |
| 4 | “A Tree in the Meadow” | Margaret Whiting |