We now have some sort of idea of what the fighting forces were listening to in Europe, Africa, Asia or elsewhere during WWII. But what about those on the home front? Two of the songs I like illustrate factory life for women and men in the workforce.
Memorable World War II Songs, part 4
Life in the Workforce
1. "Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet" - Ella Mae Morse, Swing Out to Victory!
How many other milkman songs do you know of?
Then again, it's a pretty succinct analysis of women in the workforce.
2. "Five O'Clock Whistle" - Dillagene with Woody Herman & his orchestra, Hits of '41
More of an ambiguous song, since it could be sung either in wartime or out, but it seems applied to men in the workforce. And it's up to you to decide whether the dad's working overtime is an innocent accident or....something else.
Source: history.com via Ariel on Pinterest
More of an ambiguous song, since it could be sung either in wartime or out, but it seems applied to men in the workforce. And it's up to you to decide whether the dad's working overtime is an innocent accident or....something else.
More to come tomorrow! Look forward to it!!
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