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1940s Music (1,000 Tracks)
Jazz artists and big bands dominated 1940s music, eventually giving way in popularity to rock 'n' roll. Big bands played swing music and featured a band leader along with 10 to 20 musicians. In the early to mid-'40s bebop was at the forefront of the jazz scene featuring complex harmony and chord changes along with the use of dissonance and syncopation. Cool jazz followed bebop in the later part of the decade. Boogie woogie blues and bebop gained popularity in the 1940s and were a big influence on rock 'n' roll music of the 1950s. 1940s music, particularly the mid-40s, can be characterized as "fun." Upbeat swing, bebop and pop music helped to counteract the stress of World War II.

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WHO'S THAT GUY? SANTA CLAUS?   (by Medina )  Composed: 2010
Upbeat jazzy rockabilly sytle original Christmas song about a cool Santa Claus. Features female vocal. Sounds like a ska band. Good track for Holiday advertising, TV, family, humor, comedy, and romance. Female Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Pop
SHE'S A DISH   (by Jeremy Luzier )  Composed: 2009
A funny, rock, hip, current song with a dance hall swing feel. Male vocals, whistling, guitar and drums accompany this stylish track. Fashion, telecommunications, electronics. Lively, exciting, jazzy, over-the-top fun, cheeky, sweet, inspiring and motivational. Instrumental, Rock Music, Pop Rock
SWINGIN BIG BAND   (by Tim Brown )  Composed: 2011
Big Band Swing describes this song. It is perfect for that nostalgic dance party, or 1930-40’s themed event or movie. It is grand and fun featuring horns, brass and drums. This timeless piece is sure to have your audience toe tapping and moving to the bouncy rhythm. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
TANGO DE AMOUR   (by Richard Freitas )
A sultry, sexy, sensuous tango featuring accordions and orchestra. Steamy and hot, this elegant, romantic and provocative track will heat up any production. Sizzling, sensuous, accordion, heat, dance, Argentina, Buenos Aires, beautiful, alluring, emotional, elegant, romantic, dance of love, Instrumental, Latin Music, Tango
FALL IN LOVE   (by Victor Marchese )
19th Century style Waltz. Traditional or formal dance scenes, classy or swanky cocktail parties. Full orchestra, 32 piece arrangement can be used as background music, or as musical centerpiece for any waltz dance scene. Male Vocals, Dramatic Music, Broadway Music
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE? - SOUNDPACK   (by Troy Kline )  Composed: 2009
A charming love song reminiscent of the 1930's. Do You Believe in Love? croons that question for your romantic scene, character exposition, honeymoon, vacation, wedding scene, proposal, first date. Romance and candlelight. Remember When Harry Met Sally? Casablanca? This tune sets the mood! Male Vocals, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz Vocals
THE PLAN   (by Tim Brown )  Composed: 2011
Upbeat retro funk groove featuring the upright bass, vibes and guitar. Super for corporate video, documentary, casino scene, Vegas Rat Pack, Oceans 11, romcom. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Rock
SWINGING AT ZITOS   (by Richard Freitas )
A 1940s Big Band swing track featuring saxes and clarinet a la Benny Goodman. Jazzy, uptempo and fun tune perfect for commercials, TV underscore or corporate uses. Swing, Floor Show Sassy Classy Uptempo, 1940s, Positive Confident, Saxes, Clarinet, Playful, Django jazz. Club Lounge Cocktail Rom-com, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
MISTER BOND   (by Alexander Khaskin )  Composed: 2010
James Bond spin off, suspenseful, energetic, spy like, big band, 60th guitar. Filmscore/Cinematic. Secret, Suspense, Wary, Suspicious. Brasses/Horns, Big Band. Comedy/Humour/Sitcom, Spy/Detective, Commercials/TV themes. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Exotica
AMERICAN IN PARIS   (by Jive Ass Sleepers )  Composed: 2011
Relaxed Gypsy Jazz meets cool, classic American Jazz. Perfect for European romance, romantic comedy, sophisticated events, happy times, advertising, travel spots and more. Features Trumpet, Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Piano, Fiddle and Drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Gypsy Jazz
PUKA SHELLS 60   (by Tracey and Vance Marino )  Composed: 2007
This almost-too-happy, upbeat, instrumental ukulele track has an authentic, infectious swaying groove and a hooky melody. Sounds like something played at a luau or at a beachside island resort, and it's a nod to Don Ho and Bruddah Isreal "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole. "Puka" means "hole" in Hawaiian. Instrumental, Pacific Islands Music, Hawaiian Music
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME (ORGAN)   (by Music Boutique )  Composed: 1908
If you hear this song at a baseball game, that means it's time for the 7th inning stretch. This version features a traditional ball park organ. Instrumental, Sports Music, Sports Stadium Organ Music
REINDEER ON THE ROOF   (by Ideascapes Music )  Composed: 2006
Male vocal and big-band style, though with a rock-shuffle boogie woogie edge. Could it be the real Santa and reindeer? Male Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Jazz Big Band Voc
DON'T CHA   (by Richard Freitas )
Jazz trio track with piano, bass and drums. Swinging, elegant, mid tempo, sassy, fun, sophisticated, cool, society parties, country club, tuxedos and gowns, sipping wine, cocktail time, Manhattan elegance, Sex in the City, feel good jazz, penthouse, Hamptons party, weddings, catering hall, Muzak, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
GOIN' FISHIN   (by Ideascapes Music )  Composed: 1981
Swing band version of looking for love. Vibrant wild fun upbeat chick with sassy vocals and lyrics. Romantic comedy, love story, boy meets girl. Super hot party tonight... Lively dancing, grooving, funny, and campy, Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
JAZZ CLUB   (by Steve Rice )  Composed: 2011
If you're looking for great authentic jazz atmosphere for your production you've come to the right place! Step down into a 52nd St nightclub for a set of Sizzling bebop, swing, a sultry ballad, blues and latin jazz. Source or underscore. A classic collection of 7 different tunes, 14 tracks. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Bebop
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS (PIANO)   (by Christmas Music Boutique )  Composed: 1500
This version features a simple solo piano arrangement of this traditional 16th centurey English Christmas carol. The song is about the carolers who come around looking for treats like "figgy pudding." Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano
SWING IT AGAIN, SAM   (by Tracey and Vance Marino )  Composed: 2009
This bouncy, happy, solo piano piece is background music for a jazz club, nostalgic restaurant, or old folks' retirement home. From the 1930s to 1940s swing era. Modeled after "As Time Goes By" from "Casablanca." Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Stride
I'LL NEVER GET TIRED   (by Right Track )  Composed: 2011
40's/50's doo-wop ballad recorded in the style of the Ink Spots or The Mills Bros with authentic guitar, piano, double bass + drums backing. Ideal for any scene from that era involving juke box, radio, or live music environment. Also for sentimental romance scenes expressing devotion. Male Vocals, Pop Music, Pop Oldies
WOULD YA (BAND)   (by Richard Freitas )
A swinging jazz track featuring clarinet, piano and rhythm. Benny Goodman in style. Energetic, fun, lively tune right out of the 1940s. Perfect for dance scenes, montages, travel, underscore. Swing, jazz, upbeat, uptempo, small band, fun, Django Reinhardt, Django jazz, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
CAROL OF THE BELLS (PIANO)   (by Christmas Music Boutique )  Composed: 1916
Everyone loves this famous holiday piece, also known as the "Ukrainian Carol" or "Ring, Christmas Bells," written by Mykola Leontovych in 1916. It's based on a folk song that's sung a capella on New Year's Eve. This simple, elegant version is performed on a grand piano. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano
AN OLD FASHIONED GIRL - TENOR SAX LEAD   (by Steve Rice )  Composed: 2010
A beautiful jazz ballad that sounds like it's right of the 1940's. Elegant Tenor sax lead. A real smokey cocktail / nightclub sound. Nostalgic, evocative., classy. Great for a flashback sequence or period production. Great for a nightclub scene, elegant restaurant, cocktail party. Real Instruments, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz
LOUISIANA LAZY DAY   (by Right Track )  Composed: 2011
Very laid back New Orleans style song influenced by Hoagy Carmichaels "Lazybones". Conjures up pictures of the old South. Guitar, piano, harmonica, bass and drums with a Randy Newman like vocal. Male Vocals, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz Vocals
DADDY'S GROCERY RUN   (by Tod Demuth )  Composed: 2002
With a slow steady beginning, this barrelhouse styled tune will crescendo into a full blown burlesque-like ending with nothing more than just piano and drums. Old time Honky Tonk music for innocent family fare, or also great for 40s and 50s Burlesque, Vaudeville or tasteful striptease. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Stride
EVENING TRAIN   (by Tate Simms )  Composed: 2011
This is a sound design that gives the impression with the harmonica of a train passing in the night and longing for the next station. Bluesy down home vibe with a double bass and brushes on the drums for a deep and gritty performance which enhances the overall flavor of the track. TV or Film ready. Instrumental, Folk Music, Folktronica
COOL HAND JUKE   (by Wilton Vought )
Smooth and sophisticated Jazz for a night out on the town or an urban panorama. Romantic Drama, Romcom, bar club lounge, new romance. Easy, carefree, alluring, chic and chilled. Limo cruising, hot new car commercial, jazz club, wine bar, catwalk, high fashion. Youthful contemporary sweet fun. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
THE CRAWL   (by Kevin Packard )  Composed: 2006
A Big Band, Gene Krupa swing style. Lots of wild toms, saxes, trumpets & trombones. High energy, fun for families, children, retro TV, film, 50s documentaries. High energy dance scenes, sock hop, high school, teens tweens romantic comedy. Jive, wild fun, party, Jitterbug, Harlem, speakeasy. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
SASSPARILLA FOR TWO   (by Richard Freitas )
Nostalgic solo stride piano in waltz time. Medium slow, haunting, old fashioned. Brings you back to the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Documentary, tourism, vibrant, lonely, lost love, lonesome, forsakened, abandoned, rejected, gloomy, sad, depressed desolate, forlorn, feeling blue,, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Stride
SWING SET   (by Dan Radlauer )  Composed: 2002
Fun, jazzy, full fledged big band sounding swing track. Instruments abound-creative beat, uptempo. Horns, brass, strings, piano, drums-this track has it all. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
WHEN YOU'RE BY MY SIDE   (by E.D. Kennaway )  Composed: 1982
A romantic jazz ballad, arranged for voice and piano only. True love, beautiful sweet and elegant. Falling in love, candlelight dinner, anniversary celebration. Elegant hotel bar, country club, big city allure, chic bistro or A-List setting. Museum gala, art opening, dreamy & memorable, Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz Vocals
OMINOUS   (by Music And SFX )
Rolling, thunderous timpani gets this dramatic, dark, brooding, military music started. Builds to a powerful ending. Perfect for war documentaries, video games or any ominous production. Instrumental, Military Music, Battle Preparation Orchestral Epic
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE   (by Tod Demuth )  Composed: 2008
A docile dixieland rendition of New Orleans favorite with stride piano and drums. Beautiful, filled with hope and praise. Lovely traditional rendition that makes this song glow with warmth and memories for a bygone era when life was simpler and friendlier. Great American music from 20s, 30s and 40s. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Christian Hymns
VICTORIAN VALENTINE   (by Tracey and Vance Marino )  Composed: 2007
This old-fashioned waltz will sweep you off your feet! This lush, elegant, refined, and romantic piano and strings piece says "high society." It's modeled after the ballroom dance-styles from long ago. Instrumental, Theme Music, Wedding Themes Music
DOWN HOME FOLKS BLUES HARP JAM   (by Markus Bravo )
Smokin' hot Blues harmonica. Fun, toe-tapping, lovely and campy. Early music for when life in America was much simpler for many folks, particularly those who lived in rural settings. Can be looped for commercials, background, adverts. Uplifting, inspiring Americana music. Instrumental, Blues Music, Delta Blues
SWING THAT THING   (by The Disciples of Rhythm )
Jump Blues. Hot sexy male vocals - cool party, pick up music. Chasing gals, dancing. Sassy flirtatious lively and sweet. Male Vocals, Blues Music, Jump/Piano Blues
GOOD TIMES   (by Rik Roberts )  Composed: 2011
Mid-tempo, Django Reinhardt style solo guitar piece, played on nylon strings. French sounding and evocative of driving through France, vinyards, olive groves, sunshine, picnics, road trips and good times. Great as gentle, sparse, background music with a steady beat. For commercials, shows and films. Instrumental, European Music, French Music
EASY STREET   (by The Disciples of Rhythm )
Early swing big band instrumental. Laidback mellow, jazzy sweet, great for earlier films, documentaries or light romance. Urban groove, elegant friendly happy chilllout track. Moody nostalgic flashback when life was simpler. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
JAUNTY STROLL   (by Charles Holgate )  Composed: 2007
This fruity jazz bebop swing theme would be ideal for a commercial, documentary or comedy. Real instruments are used on this track to create a natural acoustic sound which resonates through. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
WOOGIE DA BOOGIE WOO   (by Tod Demuth )  Composed: 2008
Upbeat Swing Style boogie piano, high energy with a sense of "cool," in the style of Fats Domino. Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, Fats Domino Soundalikes
TAPPIN' WITH IKE   (by Richard Freitas )
Swinging, uptempo stride solo piano. Fun and energetic, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting confident, positive, uplifting, cruising the highway, documentary, tourism, vibrant tappin, Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, Fats Waller Soundalikes
CHICKEN COOP SHUFFLE   (by David Webber )
FROM ... COMIN' BACK AROUND ALBUM, TWO STEPPIN COUNTRY MUSIC. Funny sweet, hilarious, great romcom, family comedy, sitcom, opening credits. Cool honky tonk, bar room, folksy, barn dance, two step. Families, kids, neighbors, grandma - happy music, great party music. Toe-tapping, high stepping fun, Male Vocals, Country Music, Country Two-Step
IT'S CHRISTMASTIME   (by Bree Noble )
In the style of Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole, this classic style Christmas song paints a festive picture of the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. Similar to White Christmas, The Christma Song and Silver Bells. Female Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Vocals
BETTER THAN THE BOYS   (by Mish O'Neill )
Funny female pop song with cabaret jazzy piano. Mish sings to her new perfect boyfriend. She remembers how her previous boyfriends behaved badly. Like a vain model or wannabee rockstar: from a 'boofhead' sports geek to a shallow guy who inherited his money and drives a flashy red sports car. Female Vocals, Pop Music, Pop Music
SWEET GAL   (by Jive Ass Sleepers )  Composed: 2010
Upbeat, joyful, swinging and bouncy Jazz quartet featuring Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. All live instruments perfect for any happy-go-lucky, fun project in need of some swing. 140 bpm. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
GOOD KING WENCESLAS   (by Mike Crotty )
Smoking fast swinging big band rendition, Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Jazz Big Band
FURTIVE GLANCE   (by Charles Holgate )  Composed: 2007
Lively driving swing track with a European flavor ideal for a commercial, travel or documentary program. This track features real clarinet, acoustic guitar, bass and drums. A feel good factor piece, uplifting and positive. Jazz Music, Gypsy Jazz
RENDEZVOUS RAG   (by Markus Bravo )  Composed: 2007
Ragtime song about getting ready for work or school. Light, lively fun piano solo with a bluesy flair. Authentic Americana Scott Joplin ragtime jazz to enhance TV, Film, historical documentary, 20s, 30s, 40s films. Stride, honky tonk, tickling the ivories. Happy, wholesome, family fun, after school. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Ragtime
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY (PIANO & GLOCKENSPIEL)   (by Christmas Music Boutique )  Composed: 1400
This spirited traditional carol was made popular by new age neo-classical pianist George Winston. This festive peppy version features piano with glockenspiel chimes and is perfect for the project that needs something familiar but not "over done"! Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Piano
YOU MAKE ME CRAZY   (by Antoinette Tredanary )  Composed: 2010
Blues Shuffle with hard lyrics about an unforgetable lover that makes the singer "Crazy." Sounds like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald. Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
BRUSH MY TEETH   (by Michael Wheeler )
Children's song, with female vocal in the style of Christina Aguilera's "Candy Man", about brushing your teeth. 1940's/1950's style jive/jitterbug. Female vocal by Alana Porter. Female Vocals, Childrens Music, Childrens / English Vocals
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