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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Harry James – Back Beat Boogie. ep466 1943

Posted by By Keith March 9, 2025Posted inGI Jive, MusicNo Comments
Playlist: Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Andrews Sisters sing, the Strip Polka. News item about a supply Sergeant. Benny Carter plays a jazzy, swinging tune. Hellen Forrest sings, Shady Lady…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

GI Jive – Benny Goodman – Lets Dance (AFRS). ep465

Posted by By Keith February 9, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Playlist: Benny Goodman plays, Let's Dance. Henry Bussi plays, Hurry Home. Erskine Hawkins plays, Tuxedo Junction. Maxine Sullivan sings, Cow Cow Boogie.
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Eddie Miller – Shortnin Bread. ep460, 1943

Posted by By Keith January 12, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
The AEF jukebox of the air. Ann Rutheford is the guest DJ, and she has a selection of tunes to play.
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive (AFRS) Glenn Miller, Hallelujah. ep459, 1943

Posted by By Keith December 15, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Lucky Millender – Jitters(AFRS). ep450, 1943

Posted by By Keith November 24, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
Lester Jay, Bosun Mate 2nd Class takes the helm of the DJ duties today. Lucky Millender plays, Jitters. A humorous news item of a sailor home on leave. Artie Shaw…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Erskine Hawkins – Limehouse Blues. ep449, 1943

Posted by By Keith November 3, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
Donna Reed is the guest DJ. Playlist: Erskine Hawkins plays, Limehouse Blues. Donna reads a few requests and dedicates Bing Crosby's song, Coming in on A Wing and a Prayer.…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Ginny Simms, I’m Like A Fish Out Of Water(AFRS). ep417, 1943

Posted by By Keith October 13, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
Playlist: Opens with film starlet, Phillus Brooks as the resident DJ. Ginny Simms sings, Like a Fish Out of Water. Phillus shares a humorous story about a romantic hillbilly. Lucky…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

GI Jive- Lucky Millinder – Apollo Jump. ep416

Posted by By Keith September 15, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
Frank Nelson is the duty DJ who spins up some favorite tunes. Playlist. Lucky Milander plays Apollo Jump. Sports news, Pro Football, and coaches. Sister Rosetta Tharpe sings, Trouble in…
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five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

GI Jive – Lucky Millinder, Are You Ready. ep415, 1943

Posted by By Keith July 26, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
The DJ today is Frank Nelson as he gets the musical requests all cued up on the on air jukebox of the AEF. Playlist: Lucky Millander with Trevor Bacon on…
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Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

GI Jive – Joe Turner Blues. ep414, 1943

Posted by By Keith July 5, 2024Posted inGI Jive, Music
Lou Crosby introduces the show and turns it over to the DJ to get thing started.
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