Trombonist and big band leader Russ Morgan co-wrote SOMEBODY ELSE IS TAKING MY PLACE [performance by Benny Goodman] in 1937 but did not record the song until 1942, when his version appeared in the film Strictly In The Groove. Morgan's record reached No. 5 but was eclipsed by Benny Goodman's version, featuring vocalist Peggy Lee, which stayed at No. 1 for three weeks in 1942 (when re-released in 1948, it became a Top 30 hit all over again). Other artists who've recorded the song include Dinah Washington, Steve Lawrence and Kate Smith. The tune was also featured in Gene Autry's cowboy film Call Of the Canyon.

"Strike up the music," sang the ever-popular Andrews Sisters, "the band has begun the PENNSYLVANIA POLKA" [performance by The Andrews Sisters]. Originally performed by the trio in their feature film Give Out, Sisters, the Andrews' recording reached No. 17 in August 1942. After "BEER BARREL POLKA" (1939 of Historic Hits Tour), the PENNSYLVANIA POLKA is probably the best-known polka in the United States. This rambunctious dance tune has been recorded by Horace Heidt, Frankie Yankovic and Lawrence Welk (among others). Louis Prima records WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER.