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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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