The year in music
Best Songs of 1940
Billboard prints its first national chart of best-selling records. “In the Mood” is everywhere, and “When You Wish Upon a Star” comes out of “Pinocchio”.
Play 1940
5 songs
1940 on Music By Decade
The catalogue holds 5 songs first released in 1940. Big Band, Swing and Blues lead the year. Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Jimmie Davis are among the voices of 1940.