A 1945 Yank Magazine article written for the many homesick GIs who wondered what musical treats they were missing in their absence. All the great performers are cataloged as well as a list of many of the most popular home front hits from the top forty.

“Popular music back home hasn’t changed much. The same familiar bands play the new hit tunes.”

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