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I was there too, Don. I was 6 when the war started. My mother had died and my dad worked nights in the factory. Consequently I and my brother and sister ate our supper in a local restaurant where the jukebox was constantly playing. Fond memories of the big bands, the Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots and many others.
My musical DNA seems to be a composite of that era as well as the church music of the time which most always was played in an uptempo lively style.

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Other Don, I'll be 71 this month. I remembered that you had a couple years on me. They say a fine wine improves with age. (Then it turns to vinegar!)

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I was born in 1952, so grew up listening to music from the 50's and 60's.
I got interested in the big bands and swing around high school age.
Started going to the public library and checking out every record I could find from the 40's.
Even now when I listen to music from that time I get this nostalgic feeling for a time before I was born.

I've recently finished watching a documentary on Netflix called Jazz done by Ken Burns.
If you haven't seen it it's definitely worth checking out.

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When I was at Fort Knox High School in the mid-70's, I played trumpet with a little group that worked closely with the Fort Knox performing arts center. I remember we did a musical review of 40's music, and at the age of 16-17, I remember how wonderful and uplifting it was.


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Thanks for sharing this with us. It brought back some dim memories to me. I was only 5 when the war ended. My dad did not make it. I remember some things like rationing and victory gardens. I always loved the big band music. It actually made a short comeback when I was in jr. high. I remember playing Glen Miller stuff at our noon dances on Fridays. My wife and I are still playing many of these tunes today at retirement homes and care facilities. Great music never dies.

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