When Radio Ruled #164 – SoundScape 1940 part 1 January 2-7, 1940

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. January 02 – January 7, 1940 This episode features lots and lots of great music, mostly the legendary Glen Miller but we also get to hear from Gene Autry, Connee Boswell, as well as an unlikely Duet featuring Wallace Beery and Charlie McCarthy. … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #164 – SoundScape 1940 part 1 January 2-7, 1940

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