The 1940s was a time of wartime big bands & blues. In blues, this era saw bluesy licks & emotional depth influences. This page presents blues songs that defined the 1940s — showcasing bluesy licks & emotional depth.
I'm Beginning to See the Light
Duke Ellington
The Nearness of You
Glenn Miller
It's Only a Paper Moon
Ella Fitzgerald
If I Didn't Care
The Ink Spots
Rockin' Chair
Louis Armstrong
Stormy Weather
Lena Horne
Now or Never
Billie Holiday
So in Love
Cole Porter
Lover Man
Fats Domino
Corrine, Corrina
Bob Wills
Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)
Billie Holiday
Lover Man
Billie Holiday
God Bless the Child
Billie Holiday