Wow. I don't know why I dismissed it so completely when I was a kid, but there is some great music and great singers from those days. Some really corny stuff, but some amazing music too.
My brother worked with my mother back in December to pick out some music for my father's funeral. They came up with a couple of hours of the music my parents listened to when they were in their teens and early 20's. A lot of Jo Stafford and Frank Sinatra. "I'll be seeing You" referenced above and this one brought tears to her eyes
Jo Stafford - "You Belong To Me" - YouTube
My mother's funeral was yesterday and we played the same CD he made for my dad. Lots of tears in lots of eyes.
God I miss them. ...