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The Best Music of 1944

Here is a selection of the best albums and songs from 1944. Hall of Famers are highlighted in orange.

For a list of the top artists who made their debut recording in 1944, check out this list.

Albums (?)Wikipedia
Benny GoodmanBenny Goodman's Sextet
Burl IvesThe Wayfaring Stranger
Judy GarlandMeet Me in St. Louis
Stan Kenton & His OrchestraArtistry in Rhythm
The King Cole TrioThe King Cole Trio

Songs (?)Wikipedia
Betty HuttonIt Had to be You
Billie HolidayI'll Be Seeing You
Bing CrosbySwinging On A Star
Bing Crosby & The Andrews SistersDon't Fence Me In
Burl IvesWayfaring Stranger
Dinah ShoreI'll Walk Alone
Ella Fitzgerald and The Ink SpotsInto Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
Johnny Mercer and The Pied PipersAc-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
Judy GarlandHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Judy GarlandThe Trolley Song
Lead BellyIn The Pines (Where Did You Sleep Last Night?)
Lead BellyIn New Orleans
Les Brown and His Orchestra with Doris DaySentimental Journey
Louis JordanIs You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Sister Rosetta TharpeStrange Things Happening Every Day
The King Cole TrioSraighten Up And Fly Right
The Mills BrothersYou Always Hurt the One You Love
Woody GuthrieThis Land Is Your Land
Woody GuthrieHard Travelin'
Woody Guthrie & Lead BellyWe Shall Be Free
Woody Guthrie with Leadbelly, Cisco Houston, SonnyWill You Miss Me?

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